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 [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Quarterly Membership Meeting, held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort and online for those unable to attend in person. Michelle Merfalen, Membership Committee Chair, did the opening remarks. The event provided updates to its members on [...]
From August 17–19, 2025, the Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO), organized by the U.S. Travel Association, took place in Phoenix, Arizona. ESTO is a well-known gathering for U.S. destination marketing professionals in the United States that attracts leaders from across the country to share expertise and strengthen the promotion of tourism destinations. Each [...]
GSTC has finalized the 2025 Board of Directors election. With votes validated by the GSTC Election Committee, we’re excited to share the official results and welcome the new directors who will help guide our mission in the year ahead. The GSTC Board of Directors plays an integral role in the leadership of the organization. [...]
The GSTC2025 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference took place from 5 to 8 August at the Sheraton in Denarau, Fiji. The event brought together tourism professionals, destination representatives, academics, and sustainability experts from around the world to discuss key challenges and solutions in advancing sustainable tourism practices. Set against the backdrop of one of the [...]
Schedule | Certificate | Trainer & Presenters | Registration Info ABOUT THE COURSE GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course by WSC Collaboration with MarkPlus Tourism Wise Steps Consulting as an official partner of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) organizes the Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) which offers in-depth knowledge of [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Bangkok, Thailand Date: October 23-24, 2025 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Venue: TBC 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. *This training may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Thailand Date: October 20-22, 2025 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Venue: To be announced Language: English Scope: GSTC Industry Standard for Hotel and Tour operator *This training may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not met. In such case, any registration fees already paid will be fully refunded. *GSTC [...]
In August 2024, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), in partnership with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), announced its plans to expand the GSTC Standards, the global standards for sustainable tourism, by developing a new set specifically for tourism-related food service providers. This forthcoming set, with an official name to be determined, [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce the establishment of its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Composed of a diverse group of highly respected professionals from the tourism and travel industry, the Technical Advisory Committee will offer expert recommendations to support GSTC’s operations. Their insights will help strengthen and enrich the decision-making process [...]
BeClá nace del deseo profundo de “cambiar el mundo, transformarlo y conservarlo usando la voz”. Más allá de las palabras, su acción se traduce en estrategias de comunicación, educación ambiental e inmersión experiencial para generar consciencia sobre la urgencia de proteger nuestros ecosistemas. Fue fundada en 2020 por Claudia Bahamón junto a Juliana Pedraza [...]
Equality in Tourism International released its 2025, Sun, Sand & Ceilings report. Drawing on publicly available information for 68 organisations, 28 tour operators, 16 hotels and hotel groups, 15 carriers, airlines and cruises, and nine professional associations, the charity calculated that women occupied 33 percent of board seats across global tourism, up from 23 percent [...]
The Sustainable Tourism Academy is now available to support hospitality professionals in their journey toward more sustainable operations. Born through a strategic partnership between the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and Agoda, the platform offers a practical and accessible pathway for hotels and accommodations professionals to learn and turn sustainability goals into action. Available free [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has formed a Roundtable for Animal Welfare in Tourism (R4AWT), an initiative aimed at promoting responsible, ethical, and science-based approaches to animal welfare within the global tourism industry. R4AWT aims to provide a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of practical guidelines tailored to the tourism [...]
Overview The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is seeking a Training Program Coordinator. This position involves managing a range of operational and administrative tasks, working closely with the GSTC Training Team. Roles & Responsibilities Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date training materials and administrative documents, and contribute to identifying training systems and market information to [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), in collaboration with the digital travel platform Agoda, has launched the Sustainable Tourism Academy, a free digital training platform designed to equip current and aspiring hoteliers with practical sustainability tools and knowledge. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for more sustainable accommodation options from increasingly sustainability-conscious [...]
Buscamos una persona en prácticas entusiasta para unirse a nuestro equipo de comunicación. Apoyarán a nuestra Directora de Comunicación en la creación de contenidos para redes sociales, diseño y traducciones. Es imprescindible dominar el español y el inglés. Las prácticas están disponibles a partir de septiembre de 2025, con una duración mínima de tres [...]
Luigi Cabrini, presidente del Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC), fue nuevamente reconocido por su destacada labor en la promoción del turismo sostenible durante el VI Foro Iberoamericano de Turismo Sostenible, TuriSOS2025. El foro se celebró el pasado 9 de mayo en el Ateneo de Málaga, reuniendo a más de 43 ponentes internacionales de [...]
Aseer Development Authority has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Aseer is a region in southwestern Saudi Arabia, known for its elevated landscapes and distinct seasonal climate. It features national parks, terraced farms, and heritage villages that reflect the area's long-standing traditions. Abha, the regional capital, serves as a [...]
El Consejo Mundial de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) ha publicado su Informe de Seguimiento y Evaluación 2024.El Sistema de Seguimiento y Evaluación del GSTC (M&E por sus siglas en inglés) hace un seguimiento de los avances hacia la consecución de los objetivos descritos en su Teoría del Cambio. Este mapa conceptual traza un camino causal, vinculando [...]
