The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) congratulates Centara Hotels & Resorts for achieving full certification across all 42 of its properties worldwide. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Centara’s sustainability journey, demonstrating its commitment to responsible hospitality.
Centara first aligned its internal sustainability framework, Centara EarthCare, with the GSTC Hotel Standard, the global sustainability standard for hotels and accommodations, earning GSTC-Recognized status for its internal standard.
Building on this foundation, Centara set a clear group-wide target to achieve full GSTC Certification for all its properties, and progressively advanced toward this goal through continuous monitoring, capacity building, and third-party certification. Centara has now become the first Thai hotel groupto achieve full GSTC Certification*. By achieving GSTC Certification across its entire portfolio, Centara has confirmed that all its hotels operate in alignment with the GSTC Hotel Standard.
“We extend our congratulations to Centara for obtaining full certification across its 42 properties. We appreciate well the big effort required, and hope this achievement serves as an inspiration for others to also embrace and prioritize sustainability with rigorous and credible external verification,” says Randy Durband, GSTC CEO.
Thirayuth Chirathivat, CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts said “Achieving GSTC Certification across all 42 of our properties is a proud moment for Centara and a testament to our unwavering commitment to responsible hospitality. Sustainability is not just a goal—it’s a core value that shapes how we operate, care for our guests, and support the communities we serve. This milestone reinforces our dedication to creating travel experiences that respect both people and the planet.”
This accomplishment highlights Centara’s long-term commitment to integrating sustainability into its operations, guest experiences, and community initiatives. With all 42 properties now certified by a GSTC-accredited Certification Body, this GSTC Member sets an example for the hospitality industry, contributing to the movement toward a more sustainable tourism industry overall.
More information on how to become certified as a Sustainable Hotel can be found here.
Or find more information about Centara’s sustainable initiatives here.
About Centara
Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Its 87 properties span all major Thai destinations plus the Maldives, Vietnam, Laos, Japan, Oman, Qatar and the UAE. Centara’s portfolio comprises six brands – Centara Reserve, The Centara Collection, Centara Grand, Centara, Centara Life and COSI Hotels – ranging from luxury island retreats and upscale family resorts to affordable lifestyle concepts supported by innovative technology.
Centara also operates state-of-the-art convention centres and has its own award-winning spa brand, Cenvaree. Throughout the collection, Centara delivers and celebrates the hospitality and values Thailand is famous for including gracious service, exceptional food, pampering spas and the importance of families. Centara’s distinctive culture and diversity of formats allow it to serve and satisfy travellers of nearly every age and lifestyle.
Centara aims to become a top 100 global hotel group, while spreading its footprint into new continents and market niches. As Centara continues to expand, a growing base of loyal customers will find the company’s unique style of hospitality in more locations. Centara’s global loyalty programme, Centara The 1, reinforces their loyalty with rewards, privileges and special member pricing.
Find out more about Centara at www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com, or on their social media channels: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter.
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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, GSTC Hotel Standard & GSTC Tour Operator Standard, 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 an Association Member of The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and an Associate Member with the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).
Information for media and the press: www.gstc.org/about/for-the-press/
*Note: The term “GSTC Certification” is a shorthand for “Certified by a Certification Body that is GSTC-accredited.»
