A Tribute to Amos Bien from Former GSTC Executive Director Erika Harms “Finding market solutions to environmental problems is the only way we will succeed”. This was the mantra by which Amos Bien practiced sustainable tourism. In 2006 when we at the UN Foundation embarked in the process of developing a set of sustainable tourism [...]
Shimabara Peninsula Declaration on Sustainable Tourism Destination Development and GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Shimabara Peninsula, Nagasaki, Japan, 1–5 November 2017 On 5th November 2017, three local governments in Shimabara Peninsula announced the Shimabara Peninsula Declaration on Sustainable Tourism Destination Development. The declaration was announced during the Shimabara Peninsula Forum (1-5 November 2017), which included [...]
What: 4-week sustainable tourism online course by the GSTC When: April 2-27, 2018 Where: Online Language: English Partners: TrainingAid, EarthCheck Registration Rate: US$ 495 per person (Regular) / US$ 445 per person (GSTC and EarthCheck Members) *Exam fee is not included REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED Please see upcoming online courses About [...]
What: 2-day sustainable tourism training by the GSTC When: June 13-14, 2018 Where: 1250 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA Language: English Fees: Regular- US$425, GSTC Member- US$385. Group discounts available for groups of 5 and more (learn more about registration rates) This 2-day training class is offered in partnership with the World Wildlife [...]
'GSTC Emerging Destinations Workshop' and 'ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Policy Workshop' were Held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 2-3 Nov 2017 The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) together with its Indonesian training partner, INDECON, conducted a two-day workshop (2-3 November 2017) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, focusing on applying the GSTC Criteria in Emerging Destinations. The development of new, “emerging” [...]
What: 4-week sustainable tourism online course by the GSTC When: July 2-27, 2018* Where: Online Language: English SOLD OUT This course is now sold out. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please contact training@gstcouncil.org (Subject: "GSTC online course 2018Q3"). The next course (2018Q4) is scheduled for Oct 15 - Nov [...]
The GSTC Destination Criteria has been translated to Ukrainian and is available to download in the Criteria Translations section. Критерії Глобальної ради зі сталого розвитку туризму перекладений українською мовою та доступний для завантаження в розділі "Переклади критеріїв".
GSTC in Japan: Speaking at JAFIT National Conference on “Realization of Sustainable Tourism” On 28 October 2017 the JAFIT National Conference on “Realization of Sustainable Tourism” took place at Toyo University in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Roi Ariel, GSTC General Manager, was the keynote speaker at the conference, presenting "Realization of Sustainable Tourism through Global Standards". [...]
CREST's 2017 annual meta-analysis is a special edition, structured around the UNWTO's five pillars of the UN's International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development: 1) inclusive and sustainable economic growth; 2) social inclusiveness, employment, and poverty reduction; 3) resource efficiency, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation and mitigation; 4) respect for cultural values, diversity, and [...]
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Hong Kong, 25-27 October 2017 Through our training partner, Hong Kong Ecotourism & Travels Professional Training Centre (香港生態旅遊專業培訓中心 ETTC), a 3-day training class (25-27 Oct 2017) of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) was delivered in Hong Kong, covering best practices in implementing the GSTC Criteria for businesses and [...]
The International Conference "Sustainability: A key factor of Competitiveness in the Tourism Industry" (STINDUSTRY2017) was held in Jameos del Agua in Lanzarote (Canary Islands), on 19 and 20 October 2017. GSTC was among the international tourism organizations that have participated as speakers, with Mr. Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, gave a talk about "Global Criteria for Sustainable [...]
The Kick-off Workshop on "Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaption in the Tourism Sector" took place on 18-19 October 2017, in Bangkok, Thailand, organized by GIZ, Office of the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), and the Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Thailand. Mr. Durband participated in the panel discussion on "Tourism [...]
The GSTC is saddened by the loss of Carlos Alberto Arrarte, GSTC Country Representative for Peru The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and its members are very saddened by the loss of Carlos Alberto Arrarte (1954-2017), Carlos Alberto became the GSTC Country Representative for Peru last month, after attending GSCT2017 in Aysen, Chile. In [...]
"The skills and talents of tourism professionals are a critical part of ensuring a sustainable future for the travel and tourism industry and its role in supporting the global sustainable development goals." The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) has contributed to the September / October 2017 edition of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Connected [...]
The Swisscontact Annual Meeting: "Sustainable Tourism Promotion: Fiction or Reality?" took place on 4th October 2017, in Zurich, Switzerland, where Mr. Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, was interviewed about the GSTC, global standards, sustainable tourism, and other related topics. Personalities from business and the public sector discussed sustainable tourism promotion at the Technopark in Zurich, as [...]
The 2017 PM4SD (Project Management for Sustainable Development) Summer School took place in Sila National Park, Calabria, Italy, on 4-8 October 2017. The Summer School aimed to contribute to the 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development focusing on "Leadership and Governance for Sustainable Tourism". Dr. Dave Randle, GSTC Board Member, gave a keynote speech about “Village Nature: [...]
The 10YFP-STP Annual Magazine 2016/2017 is out! Learn about the efforts of the network, including many GSTC activities, and an interview with Randy Durband, GSTC CEO. The Annual Magazine features the programme’s milestones since the previous issue as well as a selection of the contributions of various network members to the Portfolio of Activities in 2016/2017, which [...]
On 27-28 September 2017, the Colombian Commerce, Industry and Tourism Ministry has organized a two days event in the framework of the World Tourism Day. The two main topics of the agenda for this event were sustainable tourism and the Colombian strategy for tourism and peace, considering the historical moment the country is going through. [...]
September 2017 - GSTC conducted a Destination Assessment of Lago Llanquihue, Chile - comprising the four municipalities of Puerto Varas, Fruitillar, Llanquihue, and Puerto Octay, on the banks of Lake Llanquihue in Northern Patagonia. This assessment served as a follow-up to the earlier GSTC assessment of Lago Llanquihue as part of GSTC's Early Adopter [...]
But sustainable tourism doesn’t have to be expensive. Not only that, “it should actually be cheaper,” said Kelly Bricker, vice-chair of the board of directors of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, or G.S.T.C. “There should be cost savings for doing the right thing. If you’re sourcing locally, reinvesting back into the community, it should be [...]
