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, [...]
Destination stewardship is a process by which local communities, governmental agencies, NGOs, and the tourism industry take a multi-stakeholder approach to maintaining the cultural, environmental, economic, and esthetic integrity of their country, region, or town. In other words, to ensure that the destination retains and enhances the distinctive attributes that appeal to both residents [...]
GBTA + VDR Europe Conference is being held in Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, from the 14th to the 16th of November, 2023. Aimed for business travel and meetings management professionals in Europe, GSTC’s Business Travel Working Group (BTWG) will have a booth at the exhibit Hall: H – Booth number: [...]
The III edition of the Turespaña Convention took place from October 23rd to 25th, 2023, at the Kursaal Center in Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain. The event focused on the theme "Sustainable Tourism Transformation." With the purpose of strengthening mechanisms of public-private collaboration, cooperation, and coordination, the Turespaña Convention brought together various key stakeholders in [...]
[Photo 1: Mr. CB Ramkumar, GSTC Vice-Chair & South Asia Program Director leading the training.] The first GSTC Training held after the MOU agreement between Ascott and GSTC, has concluded successfully, held from the 11th to the 13th of October, at ACE in Singapore, with a total of 29 participants, the course was [...]
The National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC) of Fiji National University hosted a workshop in collaboration with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) from October 3rd to October 6th, 2023. This three-day event was held at the Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi, and it focused on "The Green Tourism Certification Framework," exploring sustainable tourism practices, [...]
From October 25th to October 27th, 2023, ITB Asia took place at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. This event, which takes place every year and serves as a B2B trade show and convention for the travel industry, was organized by Messe Berlin (Singapore) and supported by the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau. Sharing valuable [...]
HIC Summit successfully convened on the island of Ibiza from October 18th to 20th, 2023, for its fifth consecutive year. This gathering brought together an array of celebrated professionals, destinations, scientists, and businesses to engage in meaningful dialogues. Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, moderated the panel "Destinations that Inspire,” whose participants were: Oswaldo Betancort - [...]
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (SHA) Summit, took place on the 17th and 18th of October 2023, at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel. The Summit, themed "Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality," aimed to foster dialogue and collaborative efforts among leading global organizations in the tourism and hospitality industry to advance sustainability practices. The event included leaders [...]
The GSTC Sustainability Leadership Workshop in Lisbon, Portugal, was organized by Erasmus Mundus Association in collaboration with ISCTE Business School and Erasmus+ Student and Alumni Alliance (ESAA), funded by the European Union. The two-day training, on the 7th and 8th of September 2023, was tailored to empower young leaders with market-driven and quality-assured skills [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announce a major new partnership, aligning to establish a structured framework for hotel sustainability, leading to GSTC Certification. The partnership endorses the existing WTTC Hotel Sustainability Basics whilst paving the way for a stepped progression toward GSTC Certification* for sustainable [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) was present at the I Edition of Expansión’s GreenWorld & Sustainability Event, held in Madrid, Spain on the 27th and 28th of September, 2023. Expansión is a Spanish economic and business newspaper published in Madrid, Spain, owned by Unidad Editorial. Expansión’s GreenWorld & Sustainability dynamic event showcased 8 [...]
World Standards Day is observed globally on October 14th to celebrate the importance of standards-related activities and honor the collaborative effort of individuals and standardization bodies involved in the development of voluntary standards. This commemorative day aims to raise awareness of the importance of standardization in the global economy among regulators, industries, and consumers. [...]
