The GSTC is committed to ensuring that sustainable tourism best practices are adopted and implemented by the industry and the traveling public. The Knowledge, Network, Education, and Training (KNET) Working Group is tasked with developing and identifying the best available tools and resources to facilitate the transition to sustainable practices. OBJECTIVES: Provide education and training [...]
Two leading initiatives launch effort to provide global sustainable tourism guidelines and international accreditation for travel industry to help protect the environment and support local communities. ASHINGTON DC, September 10, 2009 - The Partnership for Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria and the Sustainable Tourism Stewardship Council (STSC) announced today their official merger. The result will [...]
Voluntary standards help travel suppliers around the world meet increasing consumer demand for products and services that will have positive effects on communities and the environment BARCELONA, October 6, 2008 - United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner joined the Rainforest Alliance, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization [...]
