Sustainable Tourism for Destinations: Insights from the GSTC Destination Criteria 2.0 for Sustainable Tourism (Part 2 of 4)

16 12, 2020

Sustainable Tourism for Destinations: Insights from the GSTC Destination Criteria 2.0 for Sustainable Tourism (Part 2 of 4)

Valentina Gambino2020-12-22T13:59:50+08:00December 16th, 2020|

Introduction Sustainable Tourism is a set of complex activities. The complexity comes from many different individuals working towards the corresponding goal. Despite the complexity, the benefits of sustainable tourism in destination communities out way the challenges. As communities grapple with the positive and negative effects of tourism, guidance on how to implement sustainable tourism [...]

16 12, 2020

Sustainable Tourism for Destinations: Insights from the GSTC Destination Criteria 2.0 for Sustainable Tourism (Part 1 of 4)

Valentina Gambino2020-12-22T13:59:45+08:00December 16th, 2020|

Introduction Sustainable Tourism is a set of complex activities. The complexity comes from the fact that there are many different individuals working towards the same goal. It is also complicated as there are several activities that must be undertaken at the same time for things to run smoothly. Despite the complexity, the benefits of [...]

12 12, 2020

GSTC Training Program Highlights: 2020 Summary

Valentina Gambino2022-07-06T14:08:48+08:00December 12th, 2020|

About the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program With the aim of strengthening awareness of sustainable tourism in destinations around the world, the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) covers global trends in sustainable tourism. It looks at sustainability best practices for both businesses and destinations. It also offers a unique opportunity to gain an [...]

4 12, 2020

GSTC Training Short Course for Swisscontact Indonesia

Ayako Ezaki2020-12-09T17:36:11+08:00December 4th, 2020|

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for Swisscontact Indonesia The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) delivered a custom short online course on December 1st and 2nd, 2020, for Swisscontact Indonesia. The short training course was attended by 20 Swisscontact officers representing the following projects by the Swiss-Indonesian Development Cooperation: Sustainable Tourism Destination Development (SusTour), which [...]

1 12, 2020

Sustainable Hotel Course – GSTC Training (Nov 11 – 26, 2021)

Ayako Ezaki2023-06-05T14:56:37+08:00December 1st, 2020|

Sustainability Best Practices for Hotels The GSTC Sustainable Hotels Course is designed for hospitality and accommodation professionals, and provides practical insights into sustainability practices for hotels. Delivered as a 2-week-long facilitated and interactive online course, the GSTC Sustainable Hotels Course features expert presentations, useful resources, and real-life industry examples and lessons on applying sustainability [...]

23 11, 2020

Valsugana Tourism Board Joins GSTC

rariel2022-07-12T08:38:37+08:00November 23rd, 2020|

APT Valsugana Tourism Board has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a destination member. Valsugana is located in northeastern Italy, with 62,000 inhabitants in 24 municipalities. After 15 years of planning, designing, implementing and monitoring the tourism activity in their area, Valsugana Tourism Board realized it was the right time to start [...]

15 11, 2020

Booking.com’s Sustainability Handbook

rariel2022-07-06T12:51:28+08:00November 15th, 2020|

Booking.com's 2020 survey found that demand for sustainable accommodation is growing year on year: 82% of global travellers identified sustainable travel as important to them; 70% say they’re more likely to book accommodation if they know it’s eco-friendly. Therefore, Booking.com launched a new sustainability handbook for its partners. The handbook includes information on setting [...]

12 11, 2020

One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme 2019 Annual Magazine

rariel2025-01-09T21:39:50+08:00November 12th, 2020|

Using Standards to Scale Sustainability in Tourism There are countless standards and certification schemes for sustainable tourism in the world. This provides opportunities, but can also create confusion. For this reason, UNEP and UNWTO joined forces with industry leaders and the conservation community. Together, they created the GSTC as a Council and the GSTC [...]

11 11, 2020

MSC Cruises Calls Shore Excursion Tour Operators to Become Certified to the GSTC Criteria

rariel2021-01-07T17:36:07+08:00November 11th, 2020|

In their 2019 Sustainability Report 2019, MSC Cruises aims for all shore excursion tour operators at their frequent destinations to be certified to the GSTC Criteria as part of the PROTECTOURS Program: “In 2019, approximately 10% of our excursions were with tour operators certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council - GSTC standards. The GSTC [...]

10 11, 2020

GSTC Industry Criteria – Now Available in Japanese

rariel2025-04-27T15:03:07+08:00November 10th, 2020|

The GSTC Industry Standard has been translated into Japanese and is available to download in the Standard Translations section. GSTC観光産業向けスタンダードが日本語に翻訳されました。スタンダード（多言語）のページよりダウンロードが可能です。

10 11, 2020

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA)

Ayako Ezaki2021-02-09T08:19:19+08:00November 10th, 2020|

In September and October 2020, the GSTC, in partnership with the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) offered professional training sessions of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) in five regional destinations: 三浦半島　Miura, Kanagawa 京都　Kyoto ニセコ　Niseko, Hokkaido 沖縄　Okinawa 白川村　Shirakawa, Gifu These destinations are part of the JTA's ongoing efforts to implement the Japan Sustainable Tourism [...]

27 10, 2020

Hotelbeds joins the GSTC and launches Green Hotels Programme

rariel2022-07-06T14:15:33+08:00October 27th, 2020|

Hotelbeds is launching a new initiative to identify, highlight and promote sustainable accommodation within its hotel portfolio. Over 15,000 properties are already part of The Green Hotels Programme and are available from today to more than 60,000 B2B travel buying partners worldwide. Additionally, Hotelbeds announces it has become a full member of the Global [...]

27 10, 2020

GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Standard is a GSTC-Recognized Standard

rariel2022-04-04T19:16:51+08:00October 27th, 2020|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Standard (version 2) for Lodging and Tour Operators has achieved the ‘GSTC-Recognized Standard’ status. GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism standard is part of their broader Sustainable Tourism 2030 initiative, which provides programs and services for destinations, tourism businesses, and accommodation providers. The [...]

26 10, 2020

Turismo de Portugal Joins GSTC

rariel2020-10-27T09:46:21+08:00October 26th, 2020|

Turismo de Portugal has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a destination member. Turismo de Portugal is the official Portuguese Tourism Board, responsible for the promotion, development and sustainability of tourist activity in the country. It thus unites in one single body all the institutional powers relating to the development of tourism, [...]

21 10, 2020

Booking.com expects to see a more eco-conscious mindset in 2021 and beyond

rariel2022-07-06T12:51:28+08:00October 21st, 2020|

Booking.com Reveals Nine Predictions For The Future of Travel #6 Impact Awakening Booking.com expects to see a more eco-conscious mindset in 2021 and beyond as Coronavirus has amped people’s awareness about their impact on the environment and local communities, according to new insights, data and research spanning 20,000 travelers across 28 countries. "Over half [...]

13 10, 2020

GSTC 國際永續觀光旅宿從業人員培訓，台灣台南市，2022年11月9-10日 Sponsored by Agoda

rariel2022-10-21T15:47:19+08:00October 13th, 2020|

課程表 | 好評推薦 | 證照 | 培訓講師 & 主持人 | 報名須知全球永續觀光旅宿從業人才培訓 Agoda為支持交通部觀光局發表的2030觀光政策白皮書中「鼓勵觀光業參照全球永續觀光委員會 (Global Sustainable Tourism Council, GSTC) 之〖全球永續觀光準則〗自主推動永續觀光計畫取得認證」的重點措施，善盡社會企業責任，推廣永續觀光，故計劃與GSTC合作在台灣資助永續觀光培訓課程，協助台灣旅宿業者取得相關認證。 GSTC的國際永續觀光旅宿從業人才培訓（STTP）提供旅宿業在提升永續觀光的發展實踐上，必備的知識和工具。此培訓課程涵蓋了GSTC永續旅遊的準則，並為企業和目的地提供最佳實踐案例。此培訓課程提供了精準且扎實的學習方式，同時與GSTC專家和旅宿從業人才進行為期兩天的互動培訓，可以更靈活應用並提高您永續發展相關的知識與技能。此培訓課程不是理論，所有的學習將系統化地轉化成實際行動，幫助您完成企業永續目標並滿足全球認可的永續發展實踐標準。課程時間：2022年11月9-10日課程地點：福爾摩沙遊艇酒店國際廳（台南市安平區安平路988號）第一天：11月9日時間主題 9:00-9:10 主辦單位致詞 Opening Remarks by Organizers 台南市政府觀光旅遊局郭貞慧局長 Louisa Kuo, Director-general of Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau 9:10-9:30 贊助單位致詞 Opening Remarks by Sponsor [...]

8 10, 2020

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2020 (Volume 1, Issue 2)

rariel2021-08-08T00:43:42+08:00October 8th, 2020|

Destination Stewardship Report Autumn 2020 October-December (Volume 1, Issue 2) 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 [...]

8 10, 2020

How Data Science Can Help Destinations

Tiffany Chan2021-08-08T02:41:52+08:00October 8th, 2020|

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2020 (Volume 1, Issue 2) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Autumn 2020, Volume 1, Issue 2), 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. Sustainable destination planning is frequently hobbled [...]

8 10, 2020

Mallorca Tries to Tame Tourism

Tiffany Chan2021-08-08T02:38:44+08:00October 8th, 2020|

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2020 (Volume 1, Issue 2) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Autumn 2020, Volume 1, Issue 2), 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. Among notoriously overtouristed destinations, Spain’s island [...]

8 10, 2020

Doing It Better: Columbia Gorge

Tiffany Chan2021-08-08T02:36:58+08:00October 8th, 2020|

Destination Stewardship Report – Autumn 2020 (Volume 1, Issue 2) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Autumn 2020, Volume 1, Issue 2), 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. The Search for Holistic Destination Management [...]