GSTC Mediterranean Region Director, Dr. Ioannis Pappas participated in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Webinars series as a keynote speaker with the session: “Hospitality for the resilient future: Adapting to Climate Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Tourism” the 5th of December 2023, dedicated to SME’s; that was part of the series [...]
Fukuoka City has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), as the first municipality destination member in Japan. Fukuoka City, situated in the northern part of Kyushu Island, Japan, emerges as a vibrant hub blending modernity with rich cultural heritage. This bustling metropolis, with its roots in the ancient city [...]
～2022年度ALL JTB AWARD サステナビリティ推進賞受賞の取り組みから今後のさらなる可能性を探る～ GSTCのCEOランディ・ダーバンドが2023年9月に日本を訪れた際、JTB本社でステークホルダーダイアログが開催されました。民間部門が日本における持続可能な観光地経営にどのように貢献できるかについて議論され、会議には、JTBグループの代表取締役である山北栄二郎氏をはじめ、執行役員の方々等が参加されました。 2022年度のALL JTB AWARD サステナビリティ推進賞*を受賞の取り組みから今後のさらなる可能性を探る事を目的とし、地域の持続可能性を高めていくために優良事例をどのようにして各地域の観光戦略に適応させていく事ができるのか、という事について議論されました。 GSTC理事の髙﨑邦子氏（JTB コーポレートコミュニケーション・広報担当執行役員）が、会議の進行役を務め、賞を取得したJTB熊本支店の担当中村亮介氏の小国町の鍋ヶ滝での賞取得に至るまでの経緯についての話からスタートしました。 記事全文は、こちらから [*注：※ JTBグループの商品、サービス、事業、仕組み、および社内の組織活動等の取り組みを対象とし 、サステナビリティへの貢献度、事業成長へのインパクト、KPIの明確さと達成度合いを総合的に勘案して授与される賞。]
観光施設にサステナ基準､欧米で選別の波 国際団体GSTC 新型コロナウイルス禍の影響が一巡し、人の移動が回復してきた。一方で、大量に二酸化炭素（CO2）を出す飛行機の利用は控えるべきだとの見方も欧州を中心に広がりつつある。観光業は環境問題にどう向き合うべきなのか。国際基準団体GSTCのランディ・ダーバンド最高経営責任者（CEO）はNIKKEI GXの取材で、今後はサステナビリティー（持続可能性）への配慮によって観光地の選別が進むと指摘した。 日経GX: https://www.nikkei.com/prime/gx/article/DGXZQOUC03CJF0T01C23A0000000
Roi Ariel, GSTC General Manager was present at Hotelbed’s Markethub Asia event, which was held from the 21st to the 24th of November 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand's bustling capital known for its vibrant and energetic atmosphere. Hotelbed’s Markethub 2023 event took place under the theme of ‘Where Next?’. Industry influencers and key figures discussed [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), represented by its Vice Chair, CB Ramkumar, was present at COP28 along with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) in Dubai, to explain Türkiye’s groundbreaking national sustainable tourism program. Moderated by Prof. Dr Hasan Ali Karasar, Rector of Cappadocia University, the panel was composed by: CB [...]
Koko Tang, GSTC Board Member and Founder of Colorful Earth, Co-Founder of Vinetree Tourism The 10th edition of Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum took place on November 22 at Expo Centre Sharjah and offered insights into the challenges, opportunities, and sustainability within the travel and tourism sector through a series of [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aiming to improve and strengthen cooperation and collaboration between the two parties to generate respective synergies and promote the application of sustainability practices and the GSTC Criteria in travel and tourism in Malta. GSTC will support [...]
Destination Canada Becomes a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Canada encompasses a vast expanse of diverse landscapes and rich history. Spanned by the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada's terrain unfurls from the rugged peaks of the Rockies, through the expansive prairies, dense boreal forests, and along the rugged Atlantic coastline. Destination [...]
[Click here to add the panel to your calendar] The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), represented by its Vice Chair, CB Ramkumar, will be present at COP28 along with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) in Dubai, to present Türkiye’s groundbreaking national sustainable tourism program. Türkiye has developed the national sustainable [...]
The 13th International Resort Tourism Congress took place on the 24th of November in Antalya, Türkiye. Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, presented ”Sustainability, the future of tourism” where he spoke about the importance of sustainable tourism practices, the GSTC Criteria (the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism), and Türkiye’s groundbreaking national sustainability program. Türkiye [...]
GSTC CEO, Randy Durband spoke at The Standard Podcast in the episode ‘Sustainable travel: How to choose a more sustainable destination’ last November 2023. Where he discussed along with journalists Jon Weeks and Juliet Kinsman, about the important need to 'speak up' and challenge hotels on their eco-credentials, and food waste, on how much [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently held a group online course for Turismo de Portugal, delivered from the 16th of October to the 13th of November, 2023. The training was sponsored by Turismo de Portugal, offered to their employees from various departments covering such areas as resource management, infrastructure, environmental protection and education [...]
Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, was present at the TTG Travel Experience and participated in a session along with Daniela Santanchè, Minister of Tourism of Italy, Vittorio Sgarbi, Secretary of State for Culture in Italy, Bernabò Bocca, President of Federalberghi and Ivana Jelinic, President of ENIT. “We must overcome the concept of sustainability as an [...]
The TMC works with GSTC to highlight the benefits of adopting a sustainability accreditation framework in empowering change. [From left, Vibhav Singh (Amex GBT) and Roi Ariel (GSTC). Photo Credit: ITB Asia] The value of embracing the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) framework is becoming increasingly evident as meeting planners witness a rising [...]
GBTA + VDR Europe Conference was held in Hamburg, Germany from the 14th to the 16th of November, 2023. The sessions conducted by industry professionals reflected on the evolving landscape of business travel and provided fresh perspectives on the factors shaping the future of corporate travel. Aimed for business travel and meetings management professionals [...]
On July 12, 2023, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announced the publication of its revised GSTC Accreditation Manual version 3.0. GSTC held an informative zoom meeting on November 14, 2023 to explain the revised GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification of Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator version 3.0. As tour operators have become an essential [...]
GSTC’s first round of public consultation for the GSTC MICE Criteria, which took place from 15th June to 15th August 2023, has been completed. The key findings report is available here. The GSTC MICE Criteria (covering Venues, Event Organizers, and Events/Exhibitions) aims to serve as the global sustainability standards for the MICE industry. The [...]
The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Convention & Trade Show: "Aurora Night Live" took place from the 24th to the 26th of October in Fairbanks, Alaska. Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, presented “Destination Stewardship: Maximize the Benefits and Minimize the Negative Impacts.” Where he spoke about the importance of sustainable tourism practices in destinations. [...]
The JTB-sponsored Japanese GSTC Training for its employees concluded successfully at the JTB headquarters in Tokyo from September 26-28, 2023. The course was led by Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC Assurance Director along with the co-trainers Dr. Mami Futagami, Emeritus Professor at Meijo University, and Koji Miwa, Policy Researcher at Institute for Global Environmental Strategies [...]
