The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announced last year the third revision of the GSTC Industry Criteria after announcing version 3 in 2016. The first and second public consultations have been accomplished as set in the Terms of Reference. We are now extending an invitation to all stakeholders in the industry to engage in [...]
Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainer & Presenters | Registration Info | Discounts Sustainable Tourism Online Course for Industry Professionals This course is sold out. The next cohort is scheduled for Apr 24 – May 23, 2025. Please see the full schedule of upcoming course dates here. The GSTC [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by the Nasu Tourism Association for its employees, concluded successfully. It was held in Nasu-machi, Japan, from the 10th to the 11th of February 2025. A total of 24 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the course. The two-day [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course organized by Ascott at their global training center, ACE, in Singapore, concluded successfully. Held between February 19 and 21, 2025, with a total of 16 participants, the course aimed to strengthen understanding and application of the GSTC Hotel Criteria, the global standards for sustainability in travel and tourism. Delivered [...]
The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) who joined GSTC as a Destination Member in 2020, sponsored three GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings in different locations for destination representatives and tourism industry stakeholders in Japan. The GSTC Trainings in Japan were held in the following destinations: 1. Tsuruoka Yamagata, from the 14th to the 16th of December, [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Himeji City for its employees concluded successfully. It was held in Himeji City, Japan, from the 3rd to the 5th of February 2025. A total of 16 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the [...]
[From left to right: Silvia Rial, Corporate and Sectoral Sustainability Manager at the UN Global Compact Spain, Oswaldo Betancort, President of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Luigi Cabrini, Chair of GSTC and Héctor Fernández, CEO of the Lanzarote Society for External Promotion.] Epicentro Lanzarote, a two-day event dedicated to advancing sustainable tourism awareness at [...]
GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course (Criterion-by-criterion version) The GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course (Criterion-by-criterion version) is specifically designed for hospitality and accommodation professionals. It provides practical insights into sustainability practices for hotels, providing thorough explanation of each GSTC Hotel Criterion along with the global case studies to ensure a comprehensive understanding and application of the material. [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) held a workshop for its Japan members in Tokyo on February 6th, 2025. The event, organized in collaboration with Rakuten Travel, took place at the Rakuten Crimson House Headquarters. The workshop provided a platform for GSTC Japan Members to engage in interactive sessions, discussions, and presentations focusing on [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the Destination Europe Summit 2025, held the 6th of February 2025 in Brussels organized by the European Travel Commission (ETC), with Booking.com as Lead Partner. The event brought together tourism professionals, policymakers, and sustainability experts to discuss key trends and challenges shaping the future of tourism [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Antalya, Türkiye Date: March 10-12, 2025 Location: Antalya, Türkiye Venue: To be announced Language: Turkish 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 be explained with the [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Fiji Date: August 3-5, 2025 Location: Fiji Venue: To be announced Language: English Scope: GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotel and Tour operator *This training has been cancelled and will not be held as previously scheduled. *GSTC Auditor Training involves 3-days training class followed by two tests. In the GSTC Auditor [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Istanbul, Turkiye Date: April 8-9, 2025 Location: Istanbul, Türkiye Venue:Titanic Port Bakirkoy (Ataköy 1., Fişekhane Cd. No: 7/3, 34140 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye) Language: English Scope: GSTC Criteria for Destination Important Notice - Please note that this training covers the GSTC Criteria for Destinations, not for Hotels & Tour Operators. - GSTC [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Germany Date: April 2-4, 2025 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Venue: Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt City Centre (Weserstrasse 43, 60329 Frankfurt, Germany) 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 [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Date: March 24-26, 2025 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Venue:The RuMa Hotel and Residences (7 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) 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 [...]
Schedule| Trainer | Registration Info | Discounts Sustainable MICE Online Course The GSTC MICE Course provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in the MICE industry. The course covers the GSTC MICE Criteria (for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions) , aiming to serve as [...]
In 2024, Japan hosted seventeen GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism development. These sessions, held across various regions, have provided hospitality professionals, destination managers, and tourist industry stakeholders with essential knowledge and skills for advocating sustainable tourism practices; allowing attendees to learn in depth the GSTC Criteria, the global [...]
Internova Travel Group has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world and manages leisure, business, and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) collaborates with the Lanzarote Society for External Promotion (SPEL - Turismo Lanzarote) and the UN Global Compact Spain to launch "Epicentro Lanzarote," a two-day gathering aiming to enhance regional awareness of sustainable tourism practices. Located in the Canary Islands, Spain, Lanzarote is renowned for its unique volcanic landscapes [...]
GSTC will be present at ITB Berlin 2025. Under the motto "The world of travel lives here," ITB Berlin 2025 expects exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from March 4th to 6th, 2025. Roi Ariel, GSTC General Manager, will give a keynote presentation about Promoting Sustainable [...]
