Exploring further possibilities for the future from the initiatives that won the FY2022 ALL JTB AWARD Sustainability Prize During GSTC CEO Randy Durband’s visit to Japan last September 2023, a stakeholders dialogue was held at the JTB headquarters to discuss how the private sector can contribute to sustainable tourism management in Japan, featuring JTB [...]
Sustainable standards for tourism facilities, a wave of selection in Europe and the United States - International organization GSTC The impact of the new coronavirus disaster has ended, and the movement of people has recovered. On the other hand, the view that we should refrain from using airplanes that emit large amounts of carbon [...]
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 [...]
The 6th Bali International Tourism Conference with the theme “Future Tourism: Beyond Sustainability” was held online, via Zoom, on the 16th and 17th of November, 2023. Organized by the Centre of Excellence in Tourism, Udayana University (Bali-Indonesia) and supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy - Republic of Indonesia, the Cultural Research [...]
On the 31st of October, 2023, the Georgian Tourism Association (GTA) hosted the 6th International Conference on Standards in Tourism at the Biltmore Hotel in Tbilisi. The event brought together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss the latest in tourism standards and regulations from different perspectives. Among the esteemed speakers was GSTC CEO, [...]
