Visit Sweden Talks about Building a Thriving Destination Through Innovation and Conscious Governance

20 09, 2024

Visit Sweden Talks about Building a Thriving Destination Through Innovation and Conscious Governance

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-03-28T19:38:44+08:00September 20th, 2024|

In April 2024, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) hosted #GSTC2024Sweden International Conference on "Purposeful Travel", in collaboration with Visit Sweden and the Agency for Growth (Tillväxtverket). To convey key insights, Visit Sweden summarized the event in six articles on “Sustainable Hospitality” (Hållbar Besöksnäring). ‘’Build a Thriving Place Through Innovation and Conscious Governance’’ (Bygg [...]

20 09, 2024

Incentives for Tour Operators in Uttar Pradesh, India: 50% reimbursement of certification fees by GSTC-Accredited Certification Bodies

Stefi2024-09-20T15:29:15+08:00September 20th, 2024|

In a bid to promote sustainable tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government in India has introduced specific incentives for responsible tourism businesses under its Tourism Policy 2022-2032. Among the key benefits is a 50% reimbursement of certification fees established for tour operators for obtaining GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification through a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. [...]

18 09, 2024

Statement from GSTC regarding the Travalyst Accommodations Program

Stefi2024-09-19T15:39:25+08:00September 18th, 2024|

Many GSTC members and stakeholders seek GSTC’s views on Travalyst’s recent publication of their “certification”-based accommodations initiative. They appreciate that in 2016 GSTC launched the first and still-only tourism-based accreditation service for placing marks on certification bodies that provide solid evidence of competence, rigor, and impartiality. This statement is provided in response to that interest [...]

18 09, 2024

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 1

Tiffany Chan2024-09-18T00:14:49+08:00September 18th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Report May - August 2024 (Volume 5, Issue 1) The Destination Stewardship Report is a collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic [...]

18 09, 2024

Pioneering Community-Owned Tourism in the Maldives

Tiffany Chan2024-09-18T00:12:19+08:00September 18th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 1 This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report, a publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. The beautiful white sand beaches of the Horsburgh Atoll, voted among the best in [...]

17 09, 2024

Successful GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training in partnership with Agoda & USAID Empowers Industry Professionals in Cebu, Philippines

Stefi2024-09-17T16:42:37+08:00September 17th, 2024|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Hotel Sustainability Training for Industry Professionals, organized in partnership with Agoda and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), successfully concluded on the 6th of September 2024. This two-day training held in Cebu, Philippines, aimed to equip hoteliers with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement sustainable tourism [...]

17 09, 2024

The Encouraging if Uneven Rise of Destination Stewardship

Tiffany Chan2024-09-17T04:07:01+08:00September 17th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 1 This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report, a publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. The Encouraging if Uneven Rise of Destination Stewardship COMMENTARY BY THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR Jonathan Tourtellot [...]

17 09, 2024

Engaging Travelers in Destination Stewardship

Tiffany Chan2024-09-17T03:44:38+08:00September 17th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 1 This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report, a publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. The landing page for Travel with Care Engaging Travelers in Destination Stewardship The [...]

17 09, 2024

The Birds of Aqaba

Tiffany Chan2024-09-17T02:49:19+08:00September 17th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 1 This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report, a publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Visitors use their binoculars to peer through the window and [...]

17 09, 2024

Belsh’s Hidden Heritage

Tiffany Chan2024-09-17T02:38:12+08:00September 17th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 1 This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report, a publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. The scenic city center of Belsh. [Photo courtesy of Green [...]

17 09, 2024

Nepal’s Community Homestay Network

Tiffany Chan2024-10-08T00:49:50+08:00September 17th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 1 This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report, a publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Travelers benefit from the Community Homestay as they experience a unique stay with a [...]

17 09, 2024

The Los Angeles DMO Adopts Destination Stewardship

Tiffany Chan2024-09-17T02:14:47+08:00September 17th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 1 This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report, a publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. The Griffith Observatory, overlooking an illuminated Los Angeles city skyline. [Photo by Adam Burke] [...]

15 09, 2024

Emphasizing Systematic Approaches to Sustainable Development in Tourism in Sweden

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-03-28T19:33:47+08:00September 15th, 2024|

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 [...]

13 09, 2024

GSTC was present at Hotelga 2024 held in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Stefi2024-09-13T19:29:52+08:00September 13th, 2024|

Hotelga, an event for Latin America's hospitality and gastronomy industries organized by Fehgra (The Argentine Hotel and Gastronomy Business Federation), AHT (The Argentine Hotel and Tourism Association), and Messe Frankfurt Argentina, took place from August 28 to 30, 2024, at La Rural Trade Center in Buenos Aires. The event brought together professionals, entrepreneurs, and [...]

11 09, 2024

HRS Group joins GSTC

Stefi2024-09-26T10:10:05+08:00September 11th, 2024|

HRS Group has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). HRS, a global corporate lodging and payment technology platform and developer of the Green Stay Initiative, is now a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. HRS’ focus on developing new technologies that efficiently serve business travelers and corporate hotel programs [...]

10 09, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Chiang Khan, Thailand concluded successfully

Stefi2024-12-20T00:25:23+08:00September 10th, 2024|

DASTA Loei sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for their tourism stakeholders in Chiang Khan in Loei Province, Thailand. The training was held from the 4th to the 5th of September, 2024, and was led by GSTC Trainer Pornpol Noithammaraj, who shared his knowledge and expertise with practical examples and valuable insights. The GSTC [...]

9 09, 2024

tiket.com joins GSTC

Stefi2025-09-30T21:52:26+08:00September 9th, 2024|

tiket.com becomes a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). A leading online travel agent (OTA) and lifestyle app with over 50 million users globally, tiket.com, has officially joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The platform serves as a comprehensive online marketplace, offering a wide range of products and services, including flights, [...]

7 09, 2024

Social Issues in Tourism: Visit Sweden Emphasizing Inclusion and Community Engagement

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-03-28T19:36:04+08:00September 7th, 2024|

In April 2024, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) held the #GSTC2024Sweden International Conference in Stockholm centered on "Purposeful Travel", in collaboration with Visit Sweden and the Agency for Growth (Tillväxtverket). To share key insights, Visit Sweden summarized the event in six articles on “Sustainable Hospitality” (Hållbar Besöksnäring). ‘’Social Issues - Welcoming and Inclusive’’ [...]

5 09, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Course sponsored by the Tourisme Cantons-de-I’Est concluded successfully.

Stefi2025-01-13T15:23:55+08:00September 5th, 2024|

A successful first GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Course in French language took place from September 24th to October 24th, 2024. The training was sponsored by Tourisme Cantons-de-I’Est, and led by GSTC Trainers, Catherine Germier-Hamel and Sonja Gottlebe who shared their extensive knowledge through practical examples and industry insights. The training equipped participants with tools [...]

5 09, 2024

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training sponsored by JTB concluded successfully

Stefi2024-11-01T19:36:42+08:00September 5th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course sponsored by JTB for their employees and stakeholders held from the 27th to the 29th of August at JTB Headquarters in Tokyo, concluded successfully. A total of 28 participants successfully attended the training in Tokyo, Japan. The course was led by GSTC Trainer Mami Futagami, Dr. Professor Emeritus at [...]