GSTC는 아고다와의 파트너십을 통해 GSTC 호텔 지속가능성 교육(GSTC Hotel Sustainability Training)을 서울에서 개최합니다. 본 교육은 호텔리어들이 지속가능한 관광 실천 역량을 강화하고, GSTC 표준(GSTC Standards)에 대한 실용적이고 심도 깊은 지식을 습득할 수 있도록 설계되었습니다.
이번 서울 교육은 지난 3년간 성공적으로 진행된 싱가포르, 대만, 태국, 인도, 네팔, 스리랑카, 인도네시아, 필리핀에서의 이전 교육을 기반으로 한 아고다와 GSTC 간의 열 번째 협업입니다. 지금까지 약 500명의 호텔리어가 이 교육을 수강하였습니다.
이틀간 진행되는 참여형 교육은 지속가능한 개발에 대한 호텔리어들의 이해와 실무 역량을 높이는 기회를 제공합니다. 참가자는 GSTC 트레이너 및 초청 연사와 직접 소통하며, 국내외 우수 사례와 실질적인 호텔 운영 사례를 통해 배울 수 있습니다.
또한, GSTC 호텔 표준을 기반으로 한 체크리스트를 활용하여 현재 운영 상태를 점검하고, 단기·중기·장기 지속가능성 목표를 설정함으로써 국제적으로 인정받는 지속가능성 기준에 부합하는 전략을 수립할 수 있습니다
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날짜: 2025년 9월 22일–23일
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장소: 웨스틴 서울 파르나스 (서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 524)
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언어: 한국어
1일차: 2025년 9월 22일
Time | 일정표 | 교육 목표 |
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10:30 – 10:35 | GSTC 환영 인사말 | |
10:35 – 10:45 | Agoda의 개회사 | |
10:45 – 10:50 | 기조연설 | |
10:50 – 11:00 | 단체 사진 | |
11:00 – 11:30 | 오전 세션 1:
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교육 목표:
지속가능성과 관광 분야의 트렌드에 대해 학습합니다. |
11:30 – 11:45 | 휴식 및 네트워킹 | |
11:45 – 13:30 | 오전 세션 2:
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교육 목표:
GSTC와 GSTC 표준의 역할을 이해한다. 지속가능성 관리 원칙에 익숙해지고, 호텔의 모범 사례에 대해 논의한다. |
13:30 – 14:30 | 점심시간 | |
14:30 – 15:45 | 오후 세션1:
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교육 목표:
지속가능성 관리 원칙에 익숙해지고 호텔의 모범 사례에 대해 논의한다. |
15:45 – 16:00 | 휴식 및 네트워킹 | |
16:00 – 17:30 | 오후 세션2:
1일차 요약 및 마무리 |
교육 목표:
호텔의 사회경제적 영향과 관련된 이슈 및 과제를 이해한다. 호텔의 사회경제적 영향에 효과적으로 대응하는 지속가능성 실천 사례들을 학습한다. |
2일차: 2025년 9월 23일
Time | 일정표 | 교육 목표 |
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10:30 – 10:45 |
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10:45 – 11:30 | 오전 세션1:
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교육 목표:
관광의 사회경제적 영향과 관련된 이슈와 과제를 이해한다. 관광의 사회경제적 영향을 효과적으로 해결하는 지속가능성 실천 사례를 학습한다. |
11:30 – 11:45 | 휴식 및 네트워킹 | |
11:45 – 13:30 | 오전 세션2:
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교육 목표:
지역 환경에 미치는 비즈니스의 영향과 관련된 이슈와 과제를 이해한다. 호텔 비즈니스가 환경적 지속가능성과 관련하여 부정적인 영향을 줄이기 위해 사용하는 모범 사례를 학습한다. |
13:30 – 14:30 | 점심시간 | |
14:30 – 15:45 | 오후 세션1:
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교육 목표:
실제 호텔이 GSTC 호텔 표준을 어떻게 준수하고 지속가능한 경로를 따라 나아가는지에 대한 모범 사례를 학습한다. |
15:45 – 16:00 | 휴식 및 네트워킹 | |
16:00 – 16:40 | 오후 세션2 (그룹 토론):
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교육 목표:
체크리스트를 활용하여 GSTC 표준을 자신의 업무에 어떻게 적용할 수 있는지 이해할 수 있다. |
16:40 – 17:30 | 오후 세션3 (발표):
교육 마무리: 배운 점 정리와 미래를 위한 방향 설정 |
교육 목표:
체크리스트를 활용하여 GSTC 표준을 본인의 업무에 어떻게 적용할 수 있는지 이해할 수 있다. |
Testimonials
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the enlightening and enriching course on the Sustainable Tourism Training Program offered by GSTC. Through this course, I gained a keen insight into the criteria set by GSTC, enabling me to grasp the nuances of collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders. I particularly appreciate the emphasis placed on engaging various entities, including local communities, tourism boards, businesses, and government agencies, in fostering sustainable tourism practices through live lectures and live group discussions. The course’s practical approach allowed me to delve into real-life scenarios, enabling me to develop a comprehensive strategy to promote sustainable tourism in collaboration with these stakeholders.
I think this is a very complete, interesting course for anyone in Sustainability to take. There’s global networking, great examples of people leading change and sharing ideas for future collaborations. It gave me a closer look into how to approach the different aspects that constitute a businesses in different industries as well as destinations. It opened my mind to new fresh ideas.
I would recommend GSTC training to anyone working in tourism development (communities, states, provinces) as well as the broad spectrum of industries (accommodations, transportation, attractions, etc.) engaged in the tourism “business.” Understanding what it means to build a sustainable tourism environment that is inclusive of all stakeholders is fundamental to the future of destinations and tourism itself.
The GSTC training proved to be extremely helpful for me and my small-scale travel agency that I founded only 18 months ago. We definitely still have a long way to go on the road to sustainability but the GSTC training has been a very important step towards it. The training offers very detailed and concrete insights as well as general strategies to work towards a sustainable organisation.”
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism course was a holistic, digestible, and engaging opportunity. As a busy professional, the pace and length of course was very thoughtful and the combination of live sessions, networking with tourism professionals, expert guest presenters, small breakout sessions, videos, quizzes, links to a plethora of resources, and discussion forums ensured that I could make the most out of my investment in the course.
This is a great introductory way to get started with your sustainability strategy. It’s a bit daunting to overhaul an entire business and operation strategy in order to be come a more sustainable organization, so this course is definitely needed in learning how to get started, inspiration from other entities, ability to create global connections with others in the industry that have the same focus, and great resources to guide you in the beginning phases of building up your own strategy.
The GSTC course was very professional and a great experience. I appreciated the communications via emails on what was next, what to expect. There is a lot of data on this topic and GSTC made if very easy to comprehend and the training is the best I have seen this far. I would highly recommend this course and educational training. I look forward to working very closely with GSTC in the future.
Such a good course. The materials were very well laid out and worked so well alongside the live sessions. Collaborating with other course participants added an extra level of ‘real world perspective’ and both the course leaders were exceptional in their knowledge of the subject matter.
It was a great opportunity to learn and share their diverse knowledge and understanding on sustainability.
This course has given me an approach to the GSTC Criteria, where the basic and complete structure to move forward on sustainable paths is visualized. The reflections generated through real examples, discussions and available material are key to better internalize what sustainability means. Ideas applicable to our business and our work area appear during the course that contribute positively to one’s reality. I will recommend this course, for its contribution to the objective, honest and constructive understanding of what sustainability is.
I had a great experience hearing and discussing how my fellow training participants act in their country / organization / company to constantly improve their sustainable practices.
It was inspiring to connect with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds, all passionate about sustainable tourism. The opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions enriched the learning process and fostered a sense of sustainable tourism community. The course was designed to accommodate a variety of learning styles and schedules. The flexibility to access the course materials at our own pace ensured that participants from different time zones and with various commitments could benefit fully.
The GSTC training is very useful in our efforts of future sustainability. This knowledge is very important to our company business moving forward. The GSTC criteria guided us towards the best practices that enables us to monitor the progress of each important tasks. I would strongly recommend GSTC training to everyone because its set a baseline for future sustainability efforts.
The course is very interesting, helpful and fruitful. Apart from the excellent trainers and guests, the variety of the participants from all over the world added more value to the course.
The course provided a wonderful opportunity to expand my knowledge of the various elements that make up the big picture of what sustainable tourism really is. I appreciated that it was a mix of short readings, videos and group discussions. The group discussions were great for being able to apply what we learned to real life examples. They also provided a great opportunity to learn from one another’s different experiences.
My experience taking the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course was absolutely fantastic! The course was very well organized with quality tools and resources, all perfect for learning about the topic of sustainability. The course facilitators (Ayako and Nia) made the experience very interactive and were extremely helpful! I also enjoyed the online sessions with sustainability experts from all over the world! I definitely recommend anyone working in the tourism industry to take this course and use their learnings in their job to make the world a more sustainable place.
Great teachers and companions allowed to understand all the relevant issues of this complex industry and to get inspired by great examples!
The GSTC sustainable tourism course has helped me to consolidate the basis of sustainability opening my mind by teaching me different ways to approach tourism industry and destination from a sustainable point of view. It’s very rich to share ideas with people from all over the world. An excellent organization, I highly recommend it to anyone with curiosity about how to improve in the sustainable tourism industry.
I enjoyed being able to learn about up to date and practical examples of sustainable tourism from operators and destinations around the globe.
The GSTC programme, led by highly qualified and experienced facilitators and world class presenters, provides a thorough analysis and an integrated approach to sustainable tourism development. The brilliantly structured course, the live online sessions, discussion fora and extensive reference material gave us all access to much valuable information. In addition, the networking opportunities and rich sharing among the global participants, ourselves mostly ST experts, made for a most enriching and inspiring experience. It is wonderful to be part of a world-wide community of sustainable tourism practitioners, imparting such wisdom and committed to making a positive impact for all. Thank You GSTC for an outstanding programme!
This is exceptional to work with a group from all around the world and to share experiences from so many different tourism destinations. While learning more about each GSTC pillar & criteria I was encouraged to immediately apply the evaluation criteria to my own business and to challenge myself into a lot more sustainable actions.
GSTC seminar helps to open the eyes and to develop a new regard on longevity of tourism and the entire sustainable content. I would advise to every professional body working in tourism to participate to this kind of seminar as soon as possible.
It was a great learning experience, very practical and applicable in real life. The trainers are always available, caring and attentive. The participants are of a high level, and the notion of “learning by sharing” is taken seriously. I feel ready to use the GSTC Criteria for my personal project but also to support other professionals in my region.
I highly recommend the course to anyone interested to explore or deepen sustainability in tourism. It gives a great overview on all dimensions and how to tackle them hands-on. Course management and content are both at the highest level! Thanks!
It was a great experience to complete my holistic knowledge of sustainable tourism and to get in contact with people and sustainable projects around the word which share the same values and goals.
As a hotelier I’ve known about sustainability, but this course gave me more practical examples from different sectors and different states. The group discussions and team activities throughout the course also encouraged us to learn more about the subject.
The course was very helpful to gain a deeper insight into sustainability in tourism and also to learn what challenges and realities other tourism professionals around the globe have to deal with.
Participating allowed me to gain valuable insights and knowledge which I am determined to apply in my field of work as a representative of a state tourist board.
As an adventure travel tour operator, we are focused on doing as much good as possible to every place and community we visit and sustainability is rightly gaining momentum, both with industry professionals and with our customers. Therefore having the knowledge from this course means you can stay ahead of the curve and ensure your efforts are being focused in the right areas. This course has allowed me to gain insights from right across the tourism spectrum, which I otherwise wouldn’t have had access to (not easily anyway!), as well as opening my eyes to just how much difference we can make.
This is a well prepared and well delivered course. It provides comprehensive coverage of key issues, real life examples and good practice from across the industry. Instructors are knowledgeable, responsive and easy to follow. Presentations by guests speakers are also very interesting and illuminating. I highly recommend.
What is great with this course is the ability to not only hear guest speakers and trainers about their experience and knowledge but also have discussions among the participants with a variety of backgrounds. This was very valuable in terms of broadening my scope to set a foundation for the journey towards sustainability in Malaysia’s tourism industry.
The past few weeks have been intense, I’ve carried this course with me throughout—and it has been nothing short of transformative. It’s rare to encounter learning that resonates this deeply—not just intellectually, but emotionally too. What you have created is more than a training: It feels like a compass for anyone working to shape a more sustainable and regenerative future in tourism. It’s insightful, grounded, and clear, but also warm, human, and full of heart. At times, it felt like being welcomed into a small, wise family (especially during those valuable Thursday sessions). I honestly cannot thank you enough. Thank you again—for the learning, the generosity, and the sense of purpose you’ve helped reinforce.
I loved the GSTC Tourism course, it had great information and allowed for wonderful interactions with other industry professionals from around the world. Very relevant to how the industry should be moving and focusing to become a more responsible and equitable industry.
The course was enriching, and the reflections are already helping me in my work. Using the GSTC Criteria as a basis for a holistic vision of sustainability in tourism works perfectly.
This course has been very relevant and provides in-depth knowledge of GSTC criteria for sustainable practices for destinations as well as the travel industry [with] plenty of real life examples and share links to plenty of reading material throughout the course. … As we move forward during these difficult COVID times, learning our lessons on the damage to nature, it becomes all the more important for industry professionals to get trained and step up efforts to embrace sustainability in all aspects of tourism. Hence, I recommend this course to all industry professionals.
A very informative course and well organized by excellent teachers. It was also very rewarding to “meet” people in the tourism industry around the world and unite in the interest and knowledge regarding sustainable tourism. I would definitely recommend this course to everybody involved in tourism.
The GSTC training has been very inspiring and relevant, an excellent programme providing in-depth knowledge of the GSTC criteria for sustainable practices together with al lot of real life examples. Good qualified trainers and great guest speakers! I would really recommend the course to all industry professionals who is serious about making sustainable impacts for a better travel and hospitality industry.
I really enjoyed this course and learned a lot. It was interesting to hear from people all over the world and get their perspectives on sustainability. I loved hearing from the guest speakers. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in sustainability in the tourism industry.
I’ve always tried to improve and learn about modern methods of preservation, practice sustainable tourism and ways to better apply my knowledge with my team. With my participation in this course, I was able to understand the GSTC criteria and how best to apply them in my daily life in a didactic way.
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I think that one of the best parts about the GSTC training experience would be the combination of practical skills and thinking outside the box. It’s about taking the knowledge and tools gained to make a real, positive impact on the tourism industry, the environment and local communities. I would highly recommend GSTC training to others in the tourism industry because it is a globally recognized framework for businesses looking to adopt sustainable practices and the opportunity to lead within a rapidly changing industry.
The GSTC course was a great way to learn more about Sustainability, what it means, different aspects of it and how to create a plan to start! As someone relatively new in this topic, I found the information extremely helpful and educational. The guest speakers were inspiring and aspirational, and all of the group discussions and comments were really enriching. Thank you GSTC for creating such wonderful content!
This course provided me with a thorough understanding of how to implement sustainable travel practices. I will definitely integrate information from this training into my work with travel organizations and destinations to help them achieve short-term progress through a long-term strategy.
This course takes a comprehensive approach to integrating sustainability practices into the tourism industry. The perfect way to dive into this topic is through a blended modality that mixes theoretical and practical approaches and this is exactly what happens in this course.
My course facilitator and teacher (Ayako and Antje) went above and beyond to answer our questions and provide us with additional resources. The course content (the GSTC Criteria) was delivered in an understandable and organized way. Learning the GSTC Criteria and how it applies to our own projects, businesses, and destinations is integral to anyone wanting to do any kind of work in the future centered around travel. I appreciated that the course was delivered in an interactive way over Zoom, and not just something we watched on YouTube. For me, being able to interact with fellow students from around the world, was a big plus. Was well worth it, and I highly recommend the course!
This course was incredibly well organized and delivered. I was continually impressed with the asynchronous materials like the pre-recorded videos, examples and slides. This prepared me well for the live sessions where discussions occurred and mini cases were used to apply the knowledge. The weekly summaries were very beneficial in pulling together the key learnings. I really enjoyed the forums where participants could provide their own examples and further the learning process.
I would highly recommend this GSTC course to industry, destinations and other schools as it focuses on relevant, practical, implementable elements of sustainability for tourism management and operations. Both the director organizing the course and the facilitator delivering the course content, were exceptional in putting this program together.
An excellent course, very well designed and structured, challenging with great support from the trainers. The practical insights I gained will help me in my future project to embed sustainability in educational projects.
The course is very interesting and well designed. With very professional speakers, it gives you a lot of insights and the possibility to work on real cases.
This training in sustainable tourism is a life-changing experience. It will shift your perspective on sustainable travel and equip you with the tools to implement it in your workflows. If you’re looking for new ideas and a path to a more sustainable approach, I highly recommend the GSTC training course.
During this GSTC course, I learnt a lot from practical examples and discussions with other course-mates. The course provided various websites and materials for reference in addition to live-session follow-ups. Really appreciate how the course gave us a good chance to get in touch with like-minded tourism sustainablers.
Coming from a cross-sector ESG and Sustainability Reporting experience, a deep dive into sustainable tourism through the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course provided me not only with theoretical confidence but also boosted my capability to apply knowledge learning from guest best practice presentations, additional resources provided by the trainers, and the shared discussion among peers. Approaching my emergent consulting practice in the sector, I think the promised access to the membership and expert network of GSTC will accompany me in my professional practice, but will also impact the clients and communities I will engage with. Thank you, Ayako and David, for creating a safe and welcoming space. I would recommend GSTC training and standards to those who are passionate, committed, and also considering shifting to sustainable tourism work.
The most significant takeaway for me was the comprehensive understanding it provided regarding sustainability and its various components. The course offers an excellent starting point and a systematic approach for anyone looking to embark on their sustainability journey. It has been instrumental in helping me grasp the entirety of the concept and has provided a solid foundation for initiating sustainable practices.
I enjoyed the weekly presentations and discussions. I learnt a lot from experiences from other participants. The learning by doing approach during Thursdays helped a lot in trying to apply what I learnt on Mondays.
This course is fantastic! So well organized, well balanced, and informative! Highly recommended for those that understand sustainable tourism to those just starting their journey. Excellent reviews, speakers, and instructors, very engaging!
The overall learning experience was great! The internet platform, videos and resources are are very well explanatory and the weekly live sessions perfectly illustrate all criteria.
시험 및 자격증
수료증 (Certificate of Completion)
2일간의 교육을 모두 이수한 참가자에게는 수료증(Certificate of Completion)이 발급됩니다.
GSTC 지속가능관광 전문 자격증 (GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism)
이번 2일간의 대면 교육을 수료하면, GSTC 지속가능관광 전문 자격증을 취득하기 위한 교육 요건을 충족하게 되며, 이후 선택적으로 GSTC 지속가능관광 시험을 응시할 수 있습니다.
시험은 온라인으로 진행되며, 참가자는 교육 종료 후 2주 이내에 시험을 완료해야 합니다. 시험에 합격하면 GSTC로부터 지속가능관광 전문 자격증이 발급됩니다.
GSTC 강사
강미희 박사
강사, GSTC
강미희 박사는 GSTC의 Chief Assurance Officer(감사 책임자)이자 공인 강사이자 관광지 평가관입니다. 1999년 서울대학교에서 박사학위를 받은 이후, 여러 대학에서 생태관광 및 지속가능관광을 가르치고 연구해왔습니다.
대한민국 최초의 생태관광 박사이자, 2000년 유네스코 Man and Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO MAB) 젊은 과학자상 수상자인 강 박사는 지난 30여 년간 한국 및 여러 국가에서 지속가능한 관광 정책 개발 및 다양한 유형의 목적지에 대한 지속가능성 평가에 참여해 왔습니다.
그녀는 한국지질공원위원회, 한국섬재단, Korea Trails and Culture, 제주세계유산위원회, 한국산림교육위원회, 아시아생태관광네트워크(Asian Ecotourism Network) 등 국내외 다양한 조직에서 활동해왔습니다. 또한 국내외에서 다수의 연구 프로젝트 및 ODA 사업에 적극 참여해 왔습니다.
강 박사는 아시아 국가들의 생태관광에 관한 최근 도서를 포함해, 다수의 논문과 저서를 출간했습니다.
등록 안내사항:
이 호텔 지속가능성 교육은 Agoda와의 파트너십으로 진행됩니다. 본 트레이닝은 호텔당 한 명의 대표자만 등록하실 수 있습니다. 등록 후 등록 확인 이메일을 받게 되지만, 등록 요청이 많고 수용 인원이 제한되어 있기 때문에, 최종 참가 여부는 교육 약 7일 전에 발송되는 이메일을 통해 확정됩니다. 이 이메일에서는 참석이 승인되었는지 여부를 안내드릴 예정입니다.
이 교육 과정에는 다음이 포함됩니다:
2일간의 커피 브레이크 및 점심 제공
2일간의 교육 수료 후, GSTC 및 Agoda 로고가 포함된 수료증(certificate of completion) 발급