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20 05, 2025

Por segundo año consecutivo, Luigi Cabrini recibe un reconocimiento por su liderazgo en turismo sostenible en el VI Foro Iberoamericano de Turismo Sostenible (TuriSOS2025)

Stefi2025-05-20T17:09:21+08:00mayo 20th, 2025|

Luigi Cabrini, presidente del Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC), fue nuevamente reconocido por su destacada labor en la promoción del turismo sostenible durante el VI Foro Iberoamericano de Turismo Sostenible, TuriSOS2025. El foro se celebró el pasado 9 de mayo en el Ateneo de Málaga, reuniendo a más de 43 ponentes internacionales de [...]

19 05, 2025

Aseer Development Authority joins GSTC

Stefi2025-05-19T15:06:40+08:00mayo 19th, 2025|

Aseer Development Authority has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Aseer is a region in southwestern Saudi Arabia, known for its elevated landscapes and distinct seasonal climate. It features national parks, terraced farms, and heritage villages that reflect the area's long-standing traditions. Abha, the regional capital, serves as a [...]

16 05, 2025

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announces its 2024 Monitoring and Evaluation Report

Stefi2025-05-16T15:56:37+08:00mayo 16th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has released its 2024 Monitoring and Evaluation Report (M&E Report). GSTC’s Monitoring and Evaluation System tracks progress toward meeting the goals outlined in its Theory of Change. This conceptual map traces a causal pathway, linking the strategies employed (the actions taken) to the resulting outcomes (what has been changed) [...]

15 05, 2025

GSTC was present at the India Travel & Tourism Sustainability Conclave 2025

Stefi2025-05-16T22:12:07+08:00mayo 15th, 2025|

The India Travel & Tourism Sustainability Conclave 2025, held on April 16 at The Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi, brought together leaders to discuss the pressing need for sustainable growth in India's tourism sector. The event was organised by the MakeMyTrip Foundation in collaboration with the World Travel & Tourism Council India Initiative [...]

14 05, 2025

GSTC and easyJet holidays Partner to Launch Sustainable Hospitality Training for Hotel Partners

Stefi2025-05-14T15:14:15+08:00mayo 14th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to introduce a tailored, co-branded online training course focused on sustainable hospitality, as part of its ongoing partnership with package holiday provider, easyJet holidays. This self-paced course is exclusively available to easyJet’ holidays’ hotel partners, providing a valuable opportunity to deepen their commitment to sustainability. Specifically [...]

9 05, 2025

New GSTC Website Domain: gstc.org

Stefi2025-05-12T10:17:22+08:00mayo 9th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce its new website domain to be gstc.org instead of gstcouncil.org. This change reflects the organization's strong and growing presence worldwide, where it is widely known simply as "GSTC." The transition to gstc.org is designed to simplify the connection for stakeholders, partners, tourism professionals, and [...]

8 05, 2025

TSE Global is now GSTC-Accredited

Stefi2025-05-08T20:47:11+08:00mayo 8th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that TSE Global has gained the GSTC-accredited Certification Body status with the scope of certifying hotels, accommodations, and Tour Operators to the GSTC Hotel Standard and GSTC Tour Operator Standard with a worldwide geographical scope, excluding the USA, Canada, and Australia. TSE Global was [...]

6 05, 2025

Ascott Strengthens Its Commitment to Sustainable Tourism by Reflecting GSTC Standards Across Every Story in Its 2024 Sustainability Report

Stefi2025-05-06T19:46:32+08:00mayo 6th, 2025|

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment, has reaffirmed its dedication to sustainable tourism practices in its 2024 Sustainability Report, with significant references to its ongoing collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). As one of the first hospitality groups to attain GSTC-Committed status, Ascott has embedded the GSTC Standards [...]

5 05, 2025

Engaging Travelers to Embrace More Sustainable Behaviours: Insights and Strategies from Accor, Booking.com, and the University of Surrey

Stefi2025-05-05T16:10:01+08:00mayo 5th, 2025|

What motivates travelers to adopt sustainable behaviours? A new report co-produced by Accor, Booking.com, and the University of Surrey delves into this question through an in-depth study. It includes 24 traveler interviews, the journey analysis of 22 additional travelers, and rigorous lab-based behavioral research with 67 participants. The study was designed to help address [...]

3 05, 2025

TravTalk Magazine Interviews GSTC Vice Chair, CB Ramkumar

Stefi2025-05-16T22:09:47+08:00mayo 3rd, 2025|

TravTalk, one of India’s most respected tourism publications, featured an in-depth interview with CB Ramkumar, Vice Chair of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), in its May 1st fortnight issue (pages 5 and 18). In the interview, Mr. Ramkumar candidly addressed the misalignment between India’s existing tourism sustainability framework and global best practices, and [...]

2 05, 2025

GSTC MICE Standard – Now Available in Japanese

Stefi2025-05-02T15:58:51+08:00mayo 2nd, 2025|

The GSTC MICE Standard for venues, event organizers, and events & exhibitions have now been translated into Japanese with the support of the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA). It is available to download in the Standards Translations section here. 会場、イベント主催者、イベントおよび展示会向けのGSTC MICEスタンダードが、日本観光庁（JTA）の支援を受けて日本語に翻訳されました。日本語版は「スタンダードの翻訳」セクションからダウンロードできます。

2 05, 2025

Successful GSTC F&B Standard Feasibility Assessment Workshop Held in Taiwan

Stefi2025-05-02T14:14:27+08:00mayo 2nd, 2025|

A successful Consultation Workshop on the GSTC Standard for Food and Beverage, which is under development, was held in Taiwan on April 25th, hosted by Forte Hotel Group, a GSTC member, at Forte Hotel Xizhi. GSTC General Manager, Roi Ariel, opened the one-day event with updates on recent GSTC activities. [...]

1 05, 2025

GSTC at PATA Annual Summit 2025

Stefi2025-05-01T15:06:32+08:00mayo 1st, 2025|

Under the theme “Timeless Wisdom for a Sustainable Future,” the PATA Annual Summit 2025 hosted by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) and supported by Turkish Airlines, focused on how cultural heritage and long-standing sustainable practices can contribute to shaping the future of tourism. Held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from April 21st to 23rd, [...]

30 04, 2025

El GSTC publica su Informe Anual 2024

Stefi2025-05-05T15:26:54+08:00abril 30th, 2025|

El Consejo Mundial de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC, por sus siglas en inglés) ha publicado su Informe Anual 2024, en el que destaca los esfuerzos que está realizando para promover el turismo sostenible en todo el mundo. El informe muestra los principales hitos, las iniciativas estratégicas y el compromiso continuo de la organización para dar [...]

9 04, 2025

Destination Asia joins GSTC

Stefi2025-04-09T13:24:03+08:00abril 9th, 2025|

Destination Asia has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Destination Asia is a leading DMC based in Asia, currently operating across nine countries in Asia, with 17 operational offices across the network. With business divisions covering leisure travel, MICE and cruise, Destination Asia states it remains committed to ethical [...]

7 04, 2025

GSTC renueva la marca de los Estándares Globales de Turismo Sostenible

Stefi2025-05-02T21:01:35+08:00abril 7th, 2025|

GSTC cambia el nombre de sus estándares globales de “Criterios GSTC” a “Estándares GSTC” para mejorar la claridad y alinearse con la terminología internacional. “Los fundadores denominaron estos estándares como ‘Criterios GSTC’ para diferenciarlos como estándares gestionados globalmente frente a otros estándares de turismo sostenible. Sin embargo, ese nombre llevó a algunos grupos de interés [...]

4 04, 2025

Successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training sponsored by Kobe University in Toyooka, Japan

Stefi2025-04-21T19:18:56+08:00abril 4th, 2025|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Kobe University, was held with the participation of local and external tourism stakeholders and students from the Graduate School of Intercultural Studies at Kobe University. The course took place from March 18th to 20th, 2025, in Kannabe Kougen, located in Toyooka City, Hyogo, a region [...]

3 04, 2025

Rosewood Hotel Group joins GSTC

Stefi2025-04-03T20:41:36+08:00abril 3rd, 2025|

Rosewood Hotel Group has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Rosewood Hotel Group is a leading global lifestyle and hospitality management group. It encompasses four brands: ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts; upper-upscale New World Hotels & Resorts; Asaya, an integrated well-being concept; and Carlyle & Co., a modern and [...]

2 04, 2025

TÜV Rheinland is now GSTC-Accredited

Stefi2025-04-02T16:10:52+08:00abril 2nd, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that TÜV Rheinland, through its China office, has gained the GSTC-accredited Certification Body status with the scope of certifying hotels/accommodations to GSTC Hotel Criteria with worldwide geographical area.TÜV Rheinland is an international provider of technical services for testing, inspection, certification, consultation, and training. The company [...]

1 04, 2025

Successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training sponsored by Towada Travel

Stefi2025-05-20T20:06:08+08:00abril 1st, 2025|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Towada Travel for both its employees and local business operators, was held from March 20 to 22, 2025, in Towada, Aomori, Japan. Led by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, the training provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the GSTC Standards and sustainable [...]