Tobu Top Tours has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Tobu Top Tours, a travel agency in Japan, offers an extensive range of travel services and experiences. The company provides online reservations for hotels and various tours, catering to both domestic and international travelers. Tobu Top Tours is part [...]
Traveloka sponsored the second GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Bali, Indonesia, which was held in the 1O1 Bali Fontana Seminyak, from August 28-30, 2024. The training was led by GSTC Trainers, Nalendra Mochamad and Herdi Andrariladchi, who shared their knowledge and expertise with practical examples and valuable insights. Mr. Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, was present [...]
Establishing commitment to sustainable tourism activities in the Silver State Located in the American West, Nevada is a state of contrasts. From the snow-capped mountain peaks of Lake Tahoe and the Ruby Mountains to the stunning desert terrain found in the southern portion of the state, Nevada serves up remarkable views along every bend [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course sponsored by Vorarlberg State Tourism Board held from the 22nd to the 23rd of August, 2024 in Austria, concluded successfully. A total of 19 participants successfully attended the training held at the Hittisau Women's Museum. The course was led by GSTC Trainers Holger [...]
Comune di Siena has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Comune di Siena is a municipal entity located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Known for its rich history, Siena is distinguished by its well-preserved medieval architecture and cultural heritage. The municipality manages various aspects of local governance, [...]
Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainers | Registration In partnership with Agoda and USAID, the GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training is coming to Bali, Indonesia. This training aims to empower hoteliers to cultivate sustainable tourism practices and gain in-depth, practical knowledge of the GSTC Criteria. This marks the ninth training collaboration [...]
The GSTC Board of Directors plays an integral role in the leadership of the organization. Most seats on the board are filled via annual elections of and by current members of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. The GSTC Election Committee has validated the votes and released the results of the 2024 election. Two board [...]
Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainer & Presenters | Registration Info | Discounts Sustainable Tourism Online Course for Industry Professionals The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in travel and tourism. The course covers the GSTC Criteria, the global [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for the Organization for Promotion of Tourism in Shikoku held in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan from the 19th to the 21st of August, 2024 concluded successfully. A total of 30 participants successfully attended the training. The sessions were led by GSTC Trainer, Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School. [...]
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 August 2nd, 2024. This two-day training, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka aimed to equip hoteliers with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement sustainable tourism practices [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Dream&Charme has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status. Dream&Charme is an Italy-based international certification body with headquarters in Milan, Italy. The company, founded in 2006, is dedicated to maintaining high standards in the hospitality industry, focusing on sustainable practices and hospitality reliability across [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and its members are very saddened by the loss of Melissa Tilling, GSTC Member, Founder and Chief Executive of Charitable Travel and Sustainable Journeys, and CEO of the Charitable Travel Fund. Melissa was a prominent figure in the travel industry with over 30 years of experience and a [...]
Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainer | Registration Info | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM COURSE, 24-25 SEPTEMBER 2024 TRENTO On the 24th and 25th of September, join this 2-day-long in-person and interactive training class in Trento (Italy): a convenient way to improve your sustainability skills while at the same time learning [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), with support from the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), is further developing the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainable tourism, with a new set for tourism food service providers (official name to be determined during the development process). This new set of GSTC Criteria will [...]
Busan International Tourism City Forum with UN Tourism, held the 8th of August 2024 at the Busan Bexco Convention in South Korea, brought together industry leaders, local businesses, and international experts from the tourism industry. Hosted by Busan Metropolitan City Tourism Association and with UN Tourism, Busan Tourism Organization and Busan Tourism Future Network [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Bali, Indonesia Scheduled Date: August 28-30, 2024 Location: Bali, Indonesia Venue: Sudamala Resort Sanur (Jl. Sudamala No.20, Sanur Kauh, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80227, Indonesia) Language: English Scope: GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotel and Tour operator *GSTC Auditor Training involves 3-days training class followed by two tests. In the [...]
GSTC’s first round of public consultation for the GSTC Attraction Criteria, which took place from 15th March to May 15th, 2024, has been completed. The key findings report is available here. The GSTC Attraction Criteria aims to serve as the global sustainability standards for the Attraction industry. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) formed [...]
GSTC Trainer Partners, Mind Mingle Mentor Services led the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for tourism professionals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The training was held in the Glenmarie Hotel Shah Alam from July 30th to August 1st, 2024, and was conducted by GSTC Trainer Kingston Khoo, who shared his knowledge and expertise with practical examples [...]
1-week GSTC Accessible & Inclusive Travel Online Course Dates: September 30 - October 6, 2024 Live Session Schedule: September 30th and October 3rd (120 mins/session) - from 12pm CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2) / 6pm Singapore / 7pm Seoul / 8pm Sydney Where: Online Language: English We highly recommend attending the live, virtual sessions. However, the [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Singapore Date: November 10-12, 2024 Location: Singapore Venue: Equarius Hotel (8 Sentosa Gateway, Equarius Hotel, Singapore 098269) Language: English Scope: GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotel and Tour operator *GSTC Auditor Training involves 3-days training class followed by two tests. In the GSTC Auditor Training Class, the GSTC Industry Criteria will [...]
