Pre-conference training
Complete your participation at the GSTC2026 Conference by joining one of the GSTC pre-conference trainings, taking place on 19th and 20th of April. Choose from our Sustainable MICE course, Sustainable Attraction course, or our flagship Sustainable Course (available in English and Thai).
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course – English
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in travel and tourism. The training covers the GSTC Standards (formerly known as GSTC Criteria), the global standards for sustainability in travel and tourism, and provides best practices for businesses and destinations. Two day course in English, April 19-20.
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course – Thai
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in travel and tourism. The training covers the GSTC Standards (formerly known as GSTC Criteria), the global standards for sustainability in travel and tourism, and provides best practices for businesses and destinations. Two day course in Thai, April 19-20.
Sustainable MICE Course – English
The GSTC MICE Course provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in the MICE industry. The course covers the GSTC MICE Standard (for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions), aiming to serve as the global sustainability standards for the industry and were created to provide a common understanding of sustainable tourism in the MICE industry throughout the world, and offering best practices for MICE industry. This course has four main themes: effective sustainability planning, maximizing social and economic benefits for the local community, enhancing cultural heritage, and reducing negative impacts on the environment. Two day English course, April 19-20.
GSTC Sustainable Attraction Course – English
The GSTC Attraction Course provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in tourist attractions. The course covers the GSTC Attraction Standard that establishes the global sustainability standards for attractions, guiding businesses such as theme parks, museums, and national parks toward sustainable practices. Two day English course, April 19-20.
GSTC Auditor Training – Hotel Standard
GSTC Auditor Training is at the forefront of the GSTC Certification program and is one of the most important means of ensuring the credibility of the GSTC Standards. It serves as a crucial step in maintaining the high standards of sustainable tourism practices worldwide. In the GSTC Auditor Training Class, the new revised version of the GSTC Hotel Standard will be explained, along with the audit process and key issues auditors need to be aware of. Three-day English course, April 18-20.
GSTC Auditor Training – Destination Standard
GSTC Auditor Training is at the forefront of the GSTC Certification program and is one of the most important means of ensuring the credibility of the GSTC Standards. It serves as a crucial step in maintaining the high standards of sustainable tourism practices worldwide. In the GSTC Auditor Training Class, the GSTC Destination Standard will be explained with the process of audit and key issues auditors need to be aware of. Two day English course, April 19-20.