The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) focused on Purposeful Travel at the #GSTC2024Sweden Global Conference held the April 2024 in Stockholm. To share key insights, Visit Sweden summarized the event in six articles on “Sustainable Hospitality” (Hållbar Besöksnäring), covering why the international conference was important for Sweden, what GSTC represents, and highlights from several presentations.
”How Can One Work Systematically with GSTC’s Criteria for Sustainable Development’’ (Arbeta systematiskt med hållbar utveckling) discusses how businesses can work systematically with the GSTC Criteria for sustainable development. The article emphasizes the numerous benefits of adopting a structured approach to sustainable development at the destination level. By uniting stakeholders around a common vision and methodically working towards it, destinations can enhance their appeal to travelers, businesses, and residents alike.
This structured approach not only strengthens the brand of the destination but also helps companies create a stronger business model with a reduced climate footprint. The GSTC’s Criteria, which provide a comprehensive framework for sustainable tourism, play a vital role in this process. These criteria, developed through international consensus, are free to use and adaptable to the unique cultural and environmental contexts of each destination.
The article outlines how stakeholders can utilize GSTC’s Criteria to assess their sustainability efforts and develop action plans that align with social, environmental, and economic sustainability goals. Importantly, it highlights that effective sustainable tourism requires collaboration among all stakeholders, including local businesses, to create a better living environment while driving tourism growth.
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Continue reading Visit Sweden’s original article here to explore these insights further. Also, read more about the article series Visit Sweden launched about “Sustainable Hospitality” (Hållbar Besöksnäring) here.
