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) participated in the Destination Europe Summit 2025, held the 6th of February 2025 in Brussels organized by the European Travel Commission (ETC), with Booking.com as Lead Partner. The event brought together tourism professionals, policymakers, and sustainability experts to discuss key trends and challenges shaping the future of tourism [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Antalya, Türkiye Date: March 10-12, 2025 Location: Antalya, Türkiye Venue: To be announced Language: Turkish Scope: GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotel and Tour operator *GSTC Auditor Training involves 3-days training class followed by two tests. In the GSTC Auditor Training Class, the GSTC Industry Criteria will be explained with the [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Fiji Date: August 3-5, 2025 Location: Fiji Venue: To be announced Language: English Scope: GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotel and Tour operator *This training has been cancelled and will not be held as previously scheduled. *GSTC Auditor Training involves 3-days training class followed by two tests. In the GSTC Auditor [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Istanbul, Turkiye Date: April 8-9, 2025 Location: Istanbul, Türkiye Venue:Titanic Port Bakirkoy (Ataköy 1., Fişekhane Cd. No: 7/3, 34140 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye) Language: English Scope: GSTC Criteria for Destination Important Notice - Please note that this training covers the GSTC Criteria for Destinations, not for Hotels & Tour Operators. - GSTC [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Germany Date: April 2-4, 2025 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Venue: Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt City Centre (Weserstrasse 43, 60329 Frankfurt, Germany) Language: English Scope: GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotel and Tour operator *GSTC Auditor Training involves 3-days training class followed by two tests. In the GSTC Auditor Training Class, the GSTC [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Date: March 24-26, 2025 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Venue:The RuMa Hotel and Residences (7 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Language: English Scope: GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotel and Tour operator *GSTC Auditor Training involves 3-days training class followed by two tests. In the GSTC Auditor Training [...]
In 2024, Japan hosted seventeen GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism development. These sessions, held across various regions, have provided hospitality professionals, destination managers, and tourist industry stakeholders with essential knowledge and skills for advocating sustainable tourism practices; allowing attendees to learn in depth the GSTC Criteria, the global [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Nikko Natural Science Museum for their employees and locals, concluded successfully. It was held in Nikko City, Japan, from the 19th to the 21st of January 2025. A total of 17 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the [...]
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is based on a mutual interest to advance a more resilient and sustainable travel and tourism industry through collaborative activities. These initiatives include the exchange of information, joint outreach efforts, and coordinated events [...]
The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 is being held under the theme ‘Unity in motion - Shaping ASEAN’s Tourism Tomorrow” from the 15th to the 20th of January 2025, at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre, in Johor, Malaysia. GSTC CEO, Randy Durband participated in the session titled “Charting Tourism for ASEAN: Trends Defining the [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by the Tokyo Mountain Side DMC Co, for their stakeholders concluded successfully. It was held in Akiruno City, Tokyo, Japan, from the 7th to the 9th of January 2025. Nineteen participants attended the training, which was delivered by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is thrilled to celebrate the addition of numerous new members in 2024, all of whom are committed to advancing sustainability in their respective tourism activities. Find below a comprehensive summary of our 2024 new destination and large industry members, and click on the link for further details about [...]
The 2023 Responsible Business Report from Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) showcases the company’s commitment to sustainable development and responsible tourism. RHG has been a GSTC Member since 2022, and this comprehensive report outlines RHG’s progress and strategic objectives as it strives to meet its net zero goal by 2050 while delivering sustainable hospitality experiences. [...]
The first GSTC Latin American and Caribbean Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, served as a platform for promoting and sharing sustainable tourism practices. After the event, Tayrona’s National Park (PNN Tayrona) contributed with an area of plantation to the restoration of tropical dry forests, one of the most endangered ecosystems in Colombia. These forests [...]
Royal Caribbean Group’s annual ‘Seastainability Report’ communicates its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and performance. The content of the report was shaped by their 2021 materiality assessment and ESG framework and is guided by their commitment to SEA the Future. Following the release of its 2020, 2021 and 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Beijing, China Date: January 8-10, 2025 Location: Beijing, China Venue: Fairmont Beijing (8 Yong An Dong Li, Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, 100022) Language: English (Summary of Chinese translation may be provided) Scope: GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotel and Tour operator *GSTC Auditor Training involves 3-days training [...]
Continuing the steps showcased in their reports in their ESG Report 2021 and ESG Report 2022, Amex GBT underscores its commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of business travel while setting benchmarks for the industry in their 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. Advancing Sustainability: Key Highlights Amex GBT has integrated sustainability into [...]
GSTC Auditor Training in Istanbul, Türkiye Date: January 10-12, 2025 Location: Istanbul, Türkiye Venue: Titanic Port Bakirkoy (Ataköy 1., Fişekhane Cd. No: 7/3, 34140 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye) Language: Turkish Scope: GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotel and Tour operator *GSTC Auditor Training involves 3-days training class followed by two tests. In the GSTC Auditor Training Class, [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is partnering with Content With Purpose (CWP) to create Travel Redefined: Tourism for People and Planet, a wide-ranging digital film series that will explore the world of sustainable travel and tourism. The series aims to build global awareness of tourism’s potential to drive positive social, cultural, environmental, and [...]
