Sustainable Tourism Course in collaboration with Etifor
Join the official GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Tarvisio, Italy, in collaboration with Etifor, organized by the GSTC Italy Working Group. The training will be held on September 25th and 26th, 2025.
The course is a great opportunity to get to know fellow colleagues and sustainability practitioners, enrich your understanding of Sustainable Tourism, and engage in debates, constructive conversations, and group exercises.
The training will provide practical insights and expert guidance to help tourism destinations and businesses, at various stages of their sustainability journey, make informed decisions on implementing sustainability practices and developing viable sustainable tourism strategies for their organizations and destinations.
More details will be provided soon, if you like to be kept informed please register to the Italy Working Group Newsletter here.
For info: federica.bosco@etifor.com
Course Schedule: Sept 25 – 26, 2025
- Dates: September 25 – 26th, 2025
- Time: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
- Location: Hotel Nevada, Via G. Kugy, 8, 33018 Tarvisio UD
- Format: in-person
- Language: English. If 100% participants are Italian speakers, the course will be in Italian.
- Trainer: Federica Bosco, Official GSTC Trainer
EXAM & CERTIFICATE
GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism
By completing this 4-week online course, you will meet the training requirement towards earning the GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism.
Once you complete the course, you will have have the option to take the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Exam. The exam takes place online, and you will have 4 weeks after the course to submit it. If you pass the exam, you will receive a Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism by the GSTC.
The certificate demonstrates your knowledge of sustainable tourism standards and practices.
>> Learn more about GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism
GSTC Trainer
Federica Bosco
Federica Bosco is an Official GSTC Trainer and holds a Master’s degree in Tourism Economics and Management from the University of Bologna. Her main research interests include destination management, sustainable tourism, and slow tourism. Federica works as Sustainable Tourism Manager for Etifor’s Tourism Program, supporting destinations and organizations in the application of sustainable tourism principles defined by the GSTC. In recent years she has accompanied several organizations towards GSTC certification. Federica currently holds the position of Vice-Chair of the Italy Working Group: a network of Italian organizations oriented towards sustainable tourism.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Course Registration Fees
The early-bird registration fees (available through September 5th, 2025*) for this course are:
- € 350,00 per person (VAT included)
After September 6th, 2025:
- € 400,00 per person (VAT included)
*Please note that the early-bird deadline is 11:59pm UTC+7.
What’s Included
As part of your registration for an onsite class, you will receive:
- Training materials to be provided prior to the class;
- Coffee breaks and lunch during the class;
- The Certificate of Completion confirming your attendance in the class;
- The opportunity to take the official STTP Exam. Please note: The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Exam for the issue of Professional Certificate is optional and the relative fee (US$ 75 per person) is NOT included in the above course registration fee.
Course Cancellation Fees
In case the participant wishes to withdraw their registration, the following cancellation fees will be withheld:
Before September 5th: 20% of the total fee
After September 5th: 100% of the total fee (tickets are however, transferable)
The training will be confirmed upon reaching the minimum number of 15 participants by Sept. 5th. In case of cancellation due to failure to reach the threshold, the participation fee will be fully refunded.
