Global Sustainable Tourism Council announces Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings as newest member.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) has joined as its newest member, further advancing the cruise industry’s momentum toward sustainable and responsible tourism practices.
NCLH’s decision to become a GSTC Member reflects its robust sustainability strategy, Sail & Sustain, which guides the company’s Charting the Course vision to deliver exceptional vacations while driving a positive impact™ on society and the planet.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), which establishes and manages global standards for sustainable travel and tourism, welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to its growing network of industry leaders.
“We extend a warm welcome to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings as a new member of GSTC and value their commitment in supporting our mission,” said Randy Durband, CEO of GSTC. “We wish them every success on their journey towards sustainability.”
As a member of GSTC, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will engage in ongoing collaboration, learning, and implementation of global best practices to elevate its sustainability performance and contribute to a more sustainable future for tourism.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 33 ships and approximately 70,050 berths, NCLH offers itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide. NCLH expects to add 12 additional ships across its three brands through 2036, which will add approximately 37,500 berths to its fleet.
About GSTC
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) establishes and manages global sustainable standards, the GSTC Standards, also known as the GSTC Standards. 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.
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