World Tourism Day has been held on 27 September each year since 1980. This year, World Tourism Day 2025 aims to highlight tourism’s transformative potential as an agent of positive change. Realizing this potential, however, demands more than growth alone. It requires good governance, strategic planning, robust monitoring, and clear priority setting that align [...]
Chungbuk Cultural Foundation has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Chungbuk Cultural Foundation, based in Cheongju, the capital city of North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, operates from the Chungbuk Cultural and Arts Center, a landmark venue for cultural and artistic expression in the region. Positioned at [...]
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 [...]
Destination Stewardship Report May - August 2025 (Volume 6, Issue 1) The Destination Stewardship Report is a collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic [...]
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 [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence aimed at strengthening sustainability in the cruise tourism sector. Through this collaboration, both organizations will promote the development and delivery of sustainable tourism experiences with a particular focus on tour operators and tour guides in [...]
PHIST 2025, held on 1 September at Angsana Laguna Phuket, marked its eighth edition with a record of 1,300 delegates. The event brought together the hospitality and tourism industry to address environmental sustainability and community engagement under the theme “Ideas, Inspiration & Innovation.” The event program [...]
During the last week of August and the beginning of September 2025, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) carried out an extensive agenda in Buenos Aires and Iguazú, sharing knowledge and experiences through lectures, presentations, and workshops with universities, hotel and MICE professionals, and tourism stakeholders. The program highlighted the relevance of the GSTC [...]
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 [...]
On August 6, 2025, some of the Yuluca Alliance (AYLAC) representatives came together during the GSTC2025 Global Conference in Fiji for an informative meeting. The gathering, held on the first official day of the conference, brought together conference participants from across Latin America and the Caribbean to exchange perspectives and strengthen collaboration. Highlighting the [...]
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, [...]
Overview The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) seeks a Training Program Coordinator. This role covers executing various operational and administrative functions. See the GSTC Training Program Coordinator Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date training materials and administrative documents, and contribute to identifying training systems and market information to [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Ankara, Türkiye Date: November 10-12, 2025 Location: Ankara, Türkiye Venue: Divan Ankara, Yıldızevler, Jose Marti Cd. No:2 Çankaya 06550 Ankara, Türkiye Language: Turkish Scope: GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotel and Tour operator *GSTC Auditor Training involves 3-days training class followed by two tests. In the GSTC Auditor Training Class, the [...]
Join the official GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Tarvisio, Italy, in collaboration with Etifor, organized by the GSTC Italy Working Group. The training will be held on September 25th and 26th, 2025. The course is a great opportunity to get to know fellow colleagues and sustainability practitioners, enrich your understanding of Sustainable Tourism, and [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Quarterly Membership Meeting, held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort and online for those unable to attend in person. Michelle Merfalen, Membership Committee Chair, did the opening remarks. The event provided updates to its members on [...]
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 [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) signed a partnership agreement to deepen collaboration around sustainable tourism, strengthening the bridge between academic innovation and industry practice. CSUMB is a public university in the Monterey Bay region of California, committed to supporting innovation and sustainability in higher education through [...]
