Visit Hungary has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Hungary is known for its cultural heritage, historic cities, and varied tourism experiences. From Budapest and its eight UNESCO World Heritage sites to Lake Balaton, wine regions, thermal baths, and national parks, the country offers a mix of cultural, natural, [...]
The Sanya Tourism Board (STB) has officially joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a member. Located at 18 degrees north latitude on the southern tip of Hainan Island, Sanya is China’s only tropical coastal tourist city. It has cultivated a robust ecological foundation, with a forest coverage rate stable at 70.1%, the [...]
VisitBalaton365 has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Located in Hungary, Lake Balaton is Central Europe's largest freshwater lake and one of the country's most distinctive tourism regions. Often called the ‘Hungarian Sea’, the area is known for its varied landscapes, historic towns, volcanic hills, vineyards, beaches, and cultural [...]
- The GSTC Japan Members Meeting and Workshop, hosted by Sapporo City and JaSCA (Japan Sustainability Coordinator Association), successfully concluded on 24 September 2025, gathering more than 45 participants on-site and 50 joining online. The event took place at Akarenga (the former Hokkaido Government Office) in Sapporo, an iconic Western-style building originally built in [...]
Chungbuk Cultural Foundation has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Chungbuk Cultural Foundation, based in Cheongju, the capital city of North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, operates from the Chungbuk Cultural and Arts Center, a landmark venue for cultural and artistic expression in the region. Positioned at [...]
ITB Asia is Asia’s leading travel trade show, an annual 3-day B2B trade show and convention designed to bring together key travel industry leaders in the region. The event will be held in Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 15-17 October 2025 and will convene international exhibitors and buyers from the MICE, leisure, and [...]
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 [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) held a workshop for its Japan members in Tokyo on February 6th, 2025. The event, organized in collaboration with Rakuten Travel, took place at the Rakuten Crimson House Headquarters. The workshop provided a platform for GSTC Japan Members to engage in interactive sessions, discussions, and presentations focusing on [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will hold a workshop for Japanese GSTC Members in Tokyo on February 6th, 2025, in collaboration with Rakuten Travel. The gathering will be held at Rakuten Crimson House Headquarters. This event marks the third workshop of its kind in Japan for GSTC Members, further enriched by the visit [...]
NJV ATHENS PLAZA is the 1st City Hotel in Greece to obtain GSTC Certification by RoyalCert®, a GSTC-Accredited certification body. The GSTC Certification is based on the globally recognized standard for sustainable tourism, the GSTC Hotel Criteria. By achieving this certification, NJV ATHENS PLAZA demonstrates its commitment to protecting the environment, supporting the local [...]
This article was written by: Yusuke MIZUSAWA (Megurun Sustainability Coordinator) And edited by: Timothy BUNTING (Megurun Project Manager) and Richard ERDMAN (Megurun Participant Outreach) Transformational Tourism in Yamabushi Country Since becoming a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in 2020, our team, team Megurun, has worked hard to make real changes to the sustainability of Tsuruoka, [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will hold a workshop for Japanese GSTC Members in Tokyo on May 13th, 2024, in collaboration with JTB Corp. The gathering will be held at JTB Tennozu Head Office Building - 20th Floor Large Hall. This event marks the second workshop of its kind in Japan for GSTC [...]
