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 [...]
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 [...]
