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20 05, 2025

For the Second Consecutive Year, Luigi Cabrini Receives Recognition for Leadership in Sustainable Tourism at the VI Ibero-American Forum on Sustainable Tourism (TuriSOS2025)

Stefi2025-05-20T16:57:51+08:005月 20th, 2025|

Luigi Cabrini, Chair of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), was once again recognized for his outstanding leadership in promoting sustainable tourism at the IV Ibero-American Forum on Sustainable Tourism, TuriSOS2025. The forum took place on May 9th at the Ateneo de Málaga, gathering more than 43 international speakers from over 15 countries, including [...]

19 05, 2025

Aseer Development Authority joins GSTC

Stefi2025-05-19T15:06:40+08:005月 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+08:005月 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+08:005月 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+08:005月 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+08:005月 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+08:005月 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+08:005月 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+08:005月 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+08:005月 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+08:005月 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+08:005月 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+08:005月 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

GSTC publishes its 2024 Annual Report

Stefi2025-04-30T17:43:57+08:004月 30th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has published its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting its ongoing efforts to advance sustainable tourism worldwide. The report showcases key milestones, strategic initiatives, and the organization's continued commitment to shaping a more responsible and resilient tourism industry. “Collaboration is at the heart of sustainable tourism. The 2024 Annual Report [...]

9 04, 2025

Destination Asia joins GSTC

Stefi2025-04-09T13:24:03+08:004月 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 Re-Brands the Global Sustainable Tourism Standards

Stefi2025-04-07T15:57:47+08:004月 7th, 2025|

GSTC renames its global standards from ‘GSTC Criteria’ to ‘GSTC Standards’ to enhance clarity and alignment with international terminology. "Our founders named these standards the ‘GSTC Criteria’ to distinguish them as globally managed standards from other sustainable tourism standards. However, that name led some stakeholders to believe they were something other than standards. Our Board [...]

4 04, 2025

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

Stefi2025-04-21T19:18:56+08:004月 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+08:004月 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+08:004月 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+08:004月 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 [...]