ITB Asia is Asia’s leading travel trade show, an annual 3-day B2B trade show and convention designed to bring together key travel industry leaders in the region. The event will be held in Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 15-17 October 2025 and will convene international exhibitors and buyers from the MICE, leisure, and [...]
GSTC participated in the 8th Goyang Destination Week, August 20-23, organized in collaboration with ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) and DI (Destinations International). This year, under the theme “Navigating the Growth of the Business Events Industry,” discussions focused on four key areas: Technology, Personalization, Sustainability, and Return on Investment (ROI). At the event, [...]
On August 25, TÜV Rheinland Greater China (GSTC-accredited Certification Body) signed an MOU with Accor Greater China to collaborate on the GSTC Certification* across Accor’s full portfolio of brands. This cooperation aims to accelerate Accor’s sustainability roadmap while setting a benchmark for the hotel industry’s sustainable transition. At the signing ceremony and certification presentation, [...]
On Friday, 29 August, tourism leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered at The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Outlook 2025 Conference at Crown Sydney, Australia, under the theme “Global Shifts, Local Strengths.” The event served as a meeting point for influential voices shaping the future of the travel and tourism industry, focusing on how global [...]
Si no pudiste asistir a nuestra Conferencia Global de Turismo Sostenible en Fiyi este año, te perdiste alguna sesión por coincidencia de horarios o quieres volver a ver tus ponencias favoritas, las grabaciones ya están disponibles en nuestro canal de YouTube.GSTC2025 Fiyi reunió a destacados líderes de todo el mundo para compartir sus conocimientos [...]
El tercer Simposio Académico del GSTC se celebró el martes 5 de agosto en Fiyi, como parte de la Conferencia Global GSTC2025. Este evento presencial de un día de duración, que celebró su tercera edición (la anterior se celebró en Suecia en 2024), reunió a expertos del mundo de la investigación, el ámbito académico y [...]
El GSTC ha finalizado las elecciones a la Junta Directiva de 2025. Tras la validación de los votos por parte del Comité Electoral del GSTC, nos complace compartir los resultados oficiales y dar la bienvenida a los nuevos directores que nos ayudarán a guiar nuestra misión durante el próximo año.La Junta Directiva del GSTC [...]
Sustainable tourism in Italy continues to progress through the combined efforts of many actors, including the coordinated initiatives of the GSTC Italy Working Group (IWG). Established in 2022, the IWG brings together a diverse network of public and private organizations committed to advancing sustainability in the tourism sector. With strategic coordination and shared goals, [...]
Visit California has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Visit California is a nonprofit organization with a mission to develop and maintain marketing programs – in partnership with the state’s travel industry – that inspire travel to, and within, California. The organization promotes California as a [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is developing a tailored Pre-Training Course on Sustainable Tourism for JTB Corp, designed to support and provide knowledge and practical tools, serving as a new step in strengthening JTB’s commitment to more responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Conducted in Japanese with an English version available for overseas staff, [...]
El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) y Content With Purpose (CWP) colaboran para crear una nueva y emblemática serie digital sobre turismo sostenible.El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) se enorgullece de lanzar su primera serie digital global, Travel Redefined: Tourism for People and Planet (El turismo redefinido: turismo para las personas y el [...]
El quinto Anuario de Destinos Sostenibles (Destination Stewardship Yearbook, en inglés) es una recopilación de artículos del Informe de Destinos Sostenibles (Destination Stewardship Report, DSR) 2024-2025, coproducido por el Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC), el Centro para el Turismo Responsable (CREST) y el Centro de Destination Stewardship (DSC). Cada edición del DSR destaca destinos [...]
La Conferencia Global de Turismo Sostenible GSTC2025 (enlace disponible en inglés) se celebró del 5 al 8 de agosto en el Sheraton de Denarau, Fiyi. El evento reunió a profesionales del turismo, representantes de destinos, académicos y expertos en sostenibilidad de todo el mundo para debatir los principales retos y soluciones para promover prácticas [...]
We invite tourism stakeholders and certification bodies to participate in the public consultation on the new accreditation requirements for certification bodies, which aim to demonstrate their ability to provide reliable and trustworthy certification services to the MICE (Venues, Event Organizers, and Events/Exhibitions) and/or Attraction sectors. The public consultation will run for 100 days from [...]
Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC’s Chief Assurance Officer, participated in the APEC Workshop on Land Use Planning for Sustainable Tourism, held on July 26–27, 2025, at the Songdo Convention Center in Incheon, Republic of Korea. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru within the framework of the Third [...]
City Destinations Alliance has released a white paper titled “The Score is Not the Story”, offering a comprehensive reflection on the role of sustainability indexes and certifications in urban tourism management. The publication provides insights into how cities across Europe are using these tools to advance their sustainability agendas, foster collaboration, and align with [...]
Ascott hosted the workshop “Shaping Sustainable Tourism, Together” on July 17, 2025, at lyf Ginza Tokyo, the first hotel in Japan to receive GSTC certification by Vireo, a GSTC-accredited certification body. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in this day event, which brought together future leaders in the travel and hospitality industries to [...]
Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, was recently interviewed by Nikos Diamantopoulos, General Manager of Marketing Greece, to share insights on the role of sustainability standards in shaping the future of tourism. During the conversation, Mr. Durband described how the GSTC Standards are developed through an incredibly inclusive process (previously known as GSTC Criteria), serving as [...]
GSTC Member, Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) issued the “Petra Five Promises” guideline in early 2025, following public consultations conducted in December 2024 across six Petra communities. Developed under the Petra Tourism Development Master Plan 2023–2033, which was prepared in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and launched in November [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) launched the GSTC Attraction Standard in November 2024. GSTC designed the Early Adopter Program to facilitate the practical implementation of the GSTC Attraction Standard. The two-year program focuses on exploring mechanisms and resources for implementing the standard, rather than showcasing results. Its goal is to share best practices [...]
