Türkiye’s National Sustainable Tourism Program surpasses 2,000 GSTC-certified hotels, with certification set to become mandatory for all hotels nationwide by 2030. Türkiye signed a cooperation agreement with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) in 2022 to provide Turkish tourism with a sustainable framework and started to develop a national programme with the GSTC at [...]
- The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the “Sustainable Tourism Workshop,” held in Denizli, Türkiye, from September 15 to 18, organized by the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) in collaboration with the Republic of Türkiye’s Eastern Mediterranean Development Agency (DOĞAKA) and Southern Aegean Development Agency (GEKA). The workshop brought together representatives from the [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and digital travel platform Agoda organized a hotel sustainability training for industry professionals on 22-23 September at The Westin Seoul Parnas, located in Gangnam, South Korea. The program brought together local hoteliers for a series of sessions led by industry experts, aiming to provide them with [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training, sponsored by the Setouchi Tourism Authority, was completed, bringing together members of the organization for an engaging and insightful learning experience from September 17 to 19, 2025, in Okayama, Japan. The training, conducted by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), provided the Setouchi Tourism Authority team with a comprehensive [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Ports & Destinations Dialogue 2025, which took place on 8–9 September in Hamburg, ahead of Seatrade Europe. The event gathered cruise lines, port authorities, destination representatives, and other key stakeholders to exchange views, identify opportunities for collaboration, and address the [...]
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, [...]
- The GSTC Private Sustainable Tourism Training Course, sponsored by JTB Corp for their staff and held in Tokyo from August 27 to 29, 2025, concluded successfully. A total of 26 participants attended the training at JTB Corp’s headquarters. The training was led by GSTC Trainer Dr. Mami Futagami, Emeritus Professor at Meijo University, [...]
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 [...]
If you weren’t able to attend our Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Fiji this year, missed out due to simultaneous sessions, or want to revisit your favorite conference sessions, recordings are now available on our YouTube channel. GSTC2025 Fiji brought together expert leaders from around the globe to share their insights and engage in [...]
The third GSTC Academic Symposium was held on Tuesday, August 5th, in Fiji as part of the GSTC2025 Global Conference. This one-day, in-person event marked its third edition (the previous one was held in Sweden in 2024) and brought together experts from research, academia, and the tourism sector to engage in deep, solution-oriented conversations [...]
GSTC has finalized the 2025 Board of Directors election. With votes validated by the GSTC Election Committee, we’re excited to share the official results and welcome the new directors who will help guide our mission in the year ahead. The GSTC Board of Directors plays an integral role in the leadership of the organization. [...]
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, [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC ) and Content With Purpose (CWP) collaborate to create landmark new digital travel series on sustainable tourism. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is proud to launch its first global digital series, Travel Redefined: Tourism for People and Planet, in partnership with Content With Purpose (CWP) the strategic [...]
The fifth annual Destination Stewardship Yearbook is a compilation of articles from the 2024–2025 Destination Stewardship Report (DSR), co-produced by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), and Destination Stewardship Center (DSC). Each edition of the DSR highlights destinations that exemplify comprehensive and effective management, showcase leading practices in sustainable [...]
The GSTC2025 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference took place from 5 to 8 August at the Sheraton in Denarau, Fiji. The event brought together tourism professionals, destination representatives, academics, and sustainability experts from around the world to discuss key challenges and solutions in advancing sustainable tourism practices. Set against the backdrop of one of the [...]
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 [...]
