Visit Sweden has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a Destination Member. Visit Sweden is Sweden’s National Tourism Organisation, promoting the destination and Sweden brand to attract more foreign visitors, on short as well as long term. More visitors and longer visits mean business for the Swedish tourism industry, economic growth and [...]
4-week sustainable business travel online course by the GSTC Dates: September 22, 2022 – October 21, 2022 Time: Live sessions at a time suitable for those in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Africa, time zones Where: Online Language: English Weekly live sessions scheduled for the following days, from 09:00 CEST (Central European Time, UTC+2) which is [...]
Treehugger: What Is Sustainable Tourism and Why Is It Important? As people begin to pay more attention to sustainability and the direct and indirect effects of their actions, travel destinations and organizations are following suit. What Makes Tourism Sustainable? The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of [...]
European Travel Commission's new handbook 'Sustainable Tourism Implementation: Framework and Toolkit'European Travel Commission (ETC), representing 32 national tourism organisations in Europe, has published a new handbook ‘Sustainable Tourism Implementation: Framework and Toolkit’ – an ultimate roadmap for European destinations on how to tackle every step on a journey towards sustainable transformation.This handbook is for European [...]
We couldn't meet at ITB Berlin in 2020, but we can in 2021, as ITB Berlin will take place online! If you are attending ITB Berlin NOW, you are welcome to visit the GSTC booth, and correspond with our team that will be there. If you do not have a ticket, you can still visit [...]
Visit València has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a destination member. VISIT VALÈNCIA is a non-profit Foundation with the participation of the València City Council in association with the majority of the local tourism industry. Its goal is the strategic management and promotion of the city of València as a tourist [...]
Qualmark on behalf of Tourism New Zealand has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a destination member Tourism New Zealand is the organisation responsible for marketing New Zealand to the world as a tourist destination, focusing on the 100% Pure New Zealand brand, a campaign that has evolved over the past 20 [...]
Accelerate Social and Economic Recovery by Investing in Sustainable Tourism Development: Using the GSTC Criteria The European Tourism Manifesto, in the latest paper, is proposing using the GSTC framework for certification and GSTC destination management methodology as major delivery models to ones to Accelerate Social and Economic Recovery by Investing in Sustainable Tourism Development. Following [...]
On February 7th, 2011, the first meeting of the GSTC Assurance Panel (back then called Accreditation Panel) took place virtually. “During the past 10 years, the Panel has reviewed around 100 applications seeking GSTC’s recognition of a standard or accreditation of a certification system,” says Cathy Parsons, GSTC Assurance Panel Chair. “I want to [...]
Destination Stewardship Report Winter 2021 January-March (Volume 1, Issue 3) The Destination Stewardship Report is an e-quarterly collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center and Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and in time maybe others. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a [...]
Destination Stewardship Report – Winter 2021 (Volume 1, Issue 3) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Winter 2021, Volume 1, Issue 3), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. For 20 years, ecotourists have been [...]
Destination Stewardship Report – Winter 2021 (Volume 1, Issue 3) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Winter 2021, Volume 1, Issue 3), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Mexican activist Beatriz Barreal has worked [...]
Destination Stewardship Report – Winter 2021 (Volume 1, Issue 3) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Winter 2021, Volume 1, Issue 3), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. In the time of Covid, small [...]
Destination Stewardship Report – Winter 2021 (Volume 1, Issue 3) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Winter 2021, Volume 1, Issue 3), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Much tourism depends on distinctive sense [...]
Destination Stewardship Report – Winter 2021 (Volume 1, Issue 3) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Winter 2021, Volume 1, Issue 3), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world. Namibia’s award-winning ≠Khoadi-//Hôas conservancy has often [...]
Sustainability Best Practices for Hotels The GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course is designed for hospitality and accommodation professionals, and provides practical insights into sustainability practices for hotels. Delivered as an on-demand, self-paced online course, the GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course features expert presentations, useful resources, and real-life industry examples and lessons on applying sustainability best practices. [...]
Athens Development and Destination Management Agency has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a destination member. Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA) supports Athens’ ongoing evolution as a contemporary European capital, by designing, planning and implementing a wide range of projects throughout its metropolitan area. ADDMA plays a pivotal role in [...]
The Gujarat government its Gujarat Tourism Policy 2021-2025 Towards Sustainability "While the global travel and tourism industry contributes to 10% of the global GDP, valuing close to USD 9 trillion, it contributes to around 8% of the world's carbon emissions. Various aspects such as transport, lodging, construction, food and beverages and such tourism-related activities [...]
The Utah Office of Tourism has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a destination member. The mission of the Utah Office of Tourism is “to elevate life in Utah through responsible tourism stewardship.” The Utah Office of Tourism’s key areas of focus include marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations, [...]
On January 20th, 2021, a GSTC webinar on "Collaboration Among Competitors to Advance Sustainability" took place, with examples on how inbound tour operators (DMCs) collaborate to advance sustainability adherence within destinations they work in. Presenters were Alexandra Michat Roux (EXO Foundation Manager & EXO Travel Director of Sustainability) and Nia Klatte (Khiri Reach Executive [...]
