The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has published its 2025 Annual Report, which presents an overview of the organization’s work over the past year and highlights key developments across its main areas of activity. The report reflects GSTC’s continued commitment to advancing sustainable tourism globally through the GSTC Standards, its Sustainable Tourism Training Program [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announces the release of its 2025 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Report, marking the third consecutive year of systematic performance review and organizational learning. Previously titled the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Report, the updated name emphasizes learning alongside monitoring and evaluation, reinforcing GSTC’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and [...]
El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) participó en el Segundo Encuentro Regional de Auditores del Sistema Integrado Centroamericano de Calidad y Sostenibilidad (SICCS), en Belice los días 24 y 25 de marzo de 2026. El SICCS es un sello de calidad turística para las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (MIPYMES) de la región [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has published a revised version 5.0 of the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification Bodies – Hotel/Accommodation, Tour Operator, MICE, and Attraction. This version reflects the expansion of accreditation scopes to include MICE (covering venues, event organizers, and events/exhibitions) and Attraction certification. The revised Manual was approved on March [...]
TOKYU HOTELS has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) TOKYU HOTELS is a hotel brand operated by the Tokyu Group, managing a portfolio of hotels across Japan. Through its hotel operations, the company provides accommodation and hospitality services across a range of brands, serving both business and leisure travelers [...]
El sector MICE está integrando cada vez más la sostenibilidad en su planificación y operaciones, impulsado por las expectativas cambiantes de la industria y la necesidad de prácticas más responsables y sostenibles. En este contexto, es esencial contar con marcos claros y prácticos para respaldar una implementación coherente y cuantificable.El Estándar GSTC para MICE se [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), transnational coordinator of EuroVelo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a formal framework for cooperation. This Memorandum of Understanding reflects a shared interest in advancing sustainability principles and encouraging greater alignment between tourism, mobility, and responsible development. Through this [...]
El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) participó en el “Taller para Identificar Indicadores Clave de Rendimiento (KPIs) Para Cuestiones Medioambientales, Sociales y Económicas para Empresas Turísticas,” un taller internacional presencial en el marco de la Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) en Lima, Perú, el 25 y 26 de febrero de 2026. El taller formó [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Milan, Italy Date: June 3-4, 2026 Location: Milan, Italy Venue: Cristoforo Colombo Milan (Corso Buenos Aires, 3, 20124 Milano MI, Italy) Language: English Scope: GSTC Destination Standard Important Notice - Please note that this training covers the GSTC Standards for Destinations, not for Hotels & Tour Operators. *This training [...]
La Alianza Yuluca (AYLAC) estará presente en WTM Latin America 2026, que se celebrará del 14 al 16 de abril de 2026 en São Paulo, Brasil. Durante el evento, Jorge Moller, Director del Programa del GSTC para América Latina y el Caribe, participará en la sesión "Gestión y Certificación Sostenible: Caminos para la Implementación [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Istanbul, Turkiye Date: March 12-13, 2026 Location: Istanbul, Turkiye Venue: TITANIC PORT BAKIRKOY Language: English Scope: GSTC Destination Standard Important Notice - Please note that this training covers the GSTC Standards for Destinations, not for Hotels & Tour Operators. *This training may be canceled if the minimum number of [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Phuket (H): April 18-20, 2026 GSTC Auditor Training in Thailand Date: April 18-20, 2026 Location: Phuket, Thailand Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town Hotel Language: English Scope: GSTC Hotel Standard IMPORTANT UPDATE: This training will focus on the revised Hotel Standard (v4 - 2025). Participants are expected to [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Phuket for Destination: April 19-20, 2026 GSTC Auditor Training in Phuket, Thailand Date: April 19-20, 2026 Location: Phuket, Thailand Venue: Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town Hotel Language: English Scope: GSTC Destination Standard Important Notice - Please note that this training covers the GSTC Standards for Destinations, not [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination Assessment of Phuket took place between October 2024 and September 2025. It provided a comprehensive overview of the region’s sustainable tourism practices across four key pillars: Sustainable Management, Socio-economic Sustainability, Cultural Sustainability, and Environmental Sustainability. Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and a well-established tourism destination located in [...]
El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) ha lanzado el GSTC Futures Lab para el Turismo Sostenible, una nueva iniciativa destinada a fortalecer el papel de la investigación, los datos y los conocimientos basados en la evidencia en la promoción del turismo sostenible a nivel mundial.El Futures Lab se ha creado para apoyar la [...]
El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) se complace en anunciar la finalización exitosa del proceso de revisión del Estándar GSTC para la Industria para Hoteles y Operadores Turísticos, versión 3. Como resultado, el anterior estándar único (Estándar GSTC para la Industria), que incluía dos conjuntos de indicadores de desempeño sugeridos para hoteles y operadores [...]
El 4.º Simposio Académico del GSTC se celebrará en Phuket, Tailandia, el 21 de abril, justo antes de la Conferencia Global de Turismo Sostenible 2026. Este simposio presencial de un día reunirá a investigadores, académicos y profesionales para participar en diversos diálogos sobre sostenibilidad en el turismo, siguiendo la misma metodología establecida que ha [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is announcing the launch of its very first training course dedicated to the tourism attractions industry: the GSTC Sustainable Attraction Online Course. The course will help businesses and organizations understand how to integrate sustainability into the development, management, and daily operations of tourist attractions. This inaugural course marks [...]
The international conference “Smart and Sustainable Tourism: Impacts, Approaches and Solutions” took place on 5 December 2025 at the IUAV University of Venice. The event was organised within the framework of the Interreg Italy–Croatia Program, co-funded by the European Union, and developed under the ADRIJO ROUTES project. The conference brought [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the CETT Tourism Policy Dialogue, held on 3 December 2025 at the Hotel Universitari Alimara in Barcelona; a one-day event focused on climate change and its impact on tourism. The dialogue brought together national and international experts for a program that included keynote presentations, case studies, [...]
