The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), which sets and manages the leading global standards for sustainable travel and tourism, has welcomed dnata Travel Group as a new member.
Headquartered in Dubai and part of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, dnata Travel Group’s GSTC membership underscores its commitment to embedding sustainability across its operations.
The Group operates across corporate and leisure travel, destination management, attractions, accommodation wholesale, representation services, and travel technology, supporting millions of customers worldwide through an integrated, one‑stop travel services model.
Working with GSTC to advance responsible tourism
As a GSTC member, dnata Travel Group will actively engage with the Council and its global network, contributing expertise and participating in key industry initiatives and events. Its approach is supported by global efforts including:
- enhanced operational practices,
- comprehensive environmental reporting for corporate travellers,
- responsible travel guidance for leisure customers,
- and the extension of responsible business practices across its vendor, contractor, and supply‑chain network.
The Group is also focused on advancing collaborative initiatives that support responsible tourism and deliver long‑term positive impact across destinations.
A global framework for environmental action
The Group’s Sustainability efforts are guided by dnata’s global sustainability strategy, which focuses on emissions reduction, responsible consumption, and the preservation of wildlife and habitats.
dnata is a member of the United Nations Global Compact and is IATA IEnvA certified.
GSTC welcomes the dnata Travel Group
“We extend a warm welcome to the dnata Travel Group as a new member of GSTC and value their commitment in supporting our shared vision of more sustainable forms of tourism available. We wish them every success making more travel products and services more available to travelers through their extensive channels,” says Randy Durband, GSTC CEO.
John Bevan, CEO of the dnata Travel Group, added: “For more than 60 years, dnata Travel Group has grown by building strong partnerships and delivering consistent value across the travel industry. As we work to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and promote responsible travel, GSTC provides the globally recognised framework and collaboration needed to accelerate meaningful progress. Together, we are helping shape a more resilient, future‑ready travel and tourism sector.”
About GSTC
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) establishes and manages global sustainable standards, the GSTC Standards, also known as the GSTC Criteria. The GSTC Destination Standard for public policy-makers and destination managers, the GSTC Hotel Standard for hotels and accommodations, the GSTC Tour Operator Standard, the GSTC MICE Standard for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions, and the GSTC Attraction Standard for tourist attractions such as theme parks, museums, and national parks. These are the guiding principles and minimum requirements that any tourism business or destination should aspire to reach in order to protect and sustain the world’s natural and cultural resources while ensuring tourism meets its potential as a tool for conservation and poverty alleviation.
The GSTC Standards form the foundation for GSTC’s assurance role for Certification Bodies that certify hotels/accommodations, tour operators, and destinations as having sustainable policies and practices in place. GSTC does not directly certify any products or services but provides accreditation to those that do.
GSTC is an independent and neutral USA-registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that represents a diverse and global membership, including national and provincial governments, leading travel companies, hotels, tour operators, NGOs, individuals, and communities – all striving to achieve best practices in sustainable tourism. The GSTC is an ISEAL Community Member, a global membership organization for ambitious, collaborative, and transparent sustainability systems, as well as a Stakeholder Member of the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated and an Associate Member of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).
Information for media and the press: www.gstc.org/about/for-the-press/
About dnata Travel Group
The dnata Travel Group represents the travel division of dnata, one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. Part of The Emirates Group, the group’s history is rooted in Dubai and the growth of its pioneering travel industry, evolving to comprise more than 15 leading international travel brands with coverage across the world. The dnata Travel Group is proud to serve its global customers as a leading, award-winning travel services provider with long-standing travel expertise, a wide range of products and services, and high standards of service and safety across all its operations. Its global businesses cover all aspects of the travel industry from local travel agencies to global travel consolidators, corporate travel, sports travel, destination management and attractions, airline representation services, and more. Find out more at www.dnata.com/travel.
Statements expressed in this announcement are presented for informational purposes only and should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation by GSTC, unless clearly stated.
