Training

28 12, 2025

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Council (ISTC) Sign Training Partnership Agreement to Advance Sustainability Training in Indonesia

Stefi2025-12-29T14:00:53+08:00December 28th, 2025|

In December 2025, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) signed a Training Partnership Agreement with the Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Council (ISTC), marking a new step forward in expanding access to sustainability training across Indonesia. ISTC, a quasi-governmental institution established by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism, leads national efforts to advance sustainable tourism through policy coordination, [...]

18 11, 2025

GSTC and ESSEC Business School Sign Training Partnership Agreement

Stefi2025-11-20T17:04:32+08:00November 18th, 2025|

On October 16, 2025, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Hospitality Management Institute (IMHI) – MSc in Hospitality Management, an ESSEC Business School program, to deliver the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course (STC) as part of IMHI’s class titled “Sustainable Tourism & Destination Management.” This collaboration [...]

5 11, 2025

GSTC and Etifor Sign Training Partnership Agreement to Advance Sustainability Training in Italy

Stefi2025-11-20T17:22:45+08:00November 5th, 2025|

[Etifor | Valuing Nature Staff] On September 2nd, 2025, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) signed a Training Partnership Agreement with Etifor | Valuing Nature. Based in Italy, Etifor is a certified B Corporation and a spin-off of the University of Padua, providing international consulting services to put nature at the heart of [...]

16 10, 2025

Curso de Turismo Sostenible del GSTC (15 de abril – 15 de mayo de 2026)

Yuna Jeon2025-11-12T21:15:35+08:00October 16th, 2025|

Sobre el curso | Examen & Certificado | Relatores | Información de inscripción | Descuentos Sobre el Curso ¿Qué es?: Es un curso on-line en turismo sostenible ofrecido por el Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible con una duración de 4 semanas. ¿Cuándo?: miércoles 15 de Abril – Viernes 15 de Mayo de [...]

15 09, 2025

GSTC and Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence Partner to Advance Sustainability in Cruise Tourism

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-09-15T21:00:20+08:00September 15th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence aimed at strengthening sustainability in the cruise tourism sector. Through this collaboration, both organizations will promote the development and delivery of sustainable tourism experiences with a particular focus on tour operators and tour guides in [...]

8 09, 2025

Open position: GSTC Training Program Coordinator

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-09-08T15:59:26+08:00September 8th, 2025|

Overview The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) seeks a Training Program Coordinator. This role covers executing various operational and administrative functions. See the GSTC Training Program Coordinator Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date training materials and administrative documents, and contribute to identifying training systems and market information to [...]

3 09, 2025

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Tarvisio, Italy

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-09-03T14:03:20+08:00September 3rd, 2025|

Join the official GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Tarvisio, Italy, in collaboration with Etifor, organized by the GSTC Italy Working Group. The training will be held on September 25th and 26th, 2025. The course is a great opportunity to get to know fellow colleagues and sustainability practitioners, enrich your understanding of Sustainable Tourism, and [...]

20 08, 2025

Customized Sustainability Training: GSTC Launches Sustainability Training for JTB Corp.

Stefi2025-08-20T14:13:45+08:00August 20th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is developing a tailored Pre-Training Course on Sustainable Tourism for JTB Corp, designed to support and provide knowledge and practical tools, serving as a new step in strengthening JTB’s commitment to more responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Conducted in Japanese with an English version available for overseas staff, [...]

31 07, 2025

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Course in Bahasa Indonesia

Stefi2025-11-20T18:23:06+08:00July 31st, 2025|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Course, conducted in Bahasa Indonesia and by GSTC Training Partner Wise Steps Consulting (WSC) from June 30 to July 25, 2025, brought together professionals from across the tourism sector to strengthen their understanding and implementation of sustainability principles in line with the GSTC Standards. The course was led by [...]

11 07, 2025

Successful Private GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Japan

Stefi2025-10-07T19:25:35+08:00July 11th, 2025|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training was conducted as part of an agreement between JTB and the Kyoto Branch of the Ryokan Hotel Federation in Kyoto, Japan, from July 7 to 9, 2025. GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, CEO of Daisetsuzan Experience, shared his knowledge and expertise along with Naomi Oiwa, GSTC’s Japan [...]

4 07, 2025

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Bali sponsored by Traveloka

Stefi2025-11-20T18:14:57+08:00July 4th, 2025|

- The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course took place in Bali from June 30 to July 1, 2025, sponsored by Traveloka. Led by GSTC Trainer Mochamad Nalendra, the two-day training gathered 26 participants from across the region to explore practical strategies for implementing sustainability in their own day-to-day work operations. Through interactive sessions, real-life case [...]

27 06, 2025

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Jordan concluded successfully

Stefi2025-11-20T17:57:28+08:00June 27th, 2025|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training, conducted by GSTC’s training partner, Nastadeem, took place in Amman, Jordan, from June 23rd to 25th, 2025. The training led by GSTC Trainers Nabil Tarazi, Lina Al-Khaled, and Rawan Atallah provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the GSTC Standards (previously known as GSTC Criteria), which [...]

19 06, 2025

New GSTC Destination Stewardship Course

Stefi2025-12-08T16:12:42+08:00June 19th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is announcing the launch of a new training course specifically designed to support destinations in their journey toward sustainable tourism: the GSTC Destination Stewardship Course (DSC). The GSTC has developed the Destination Stewardship Course as a comprehensive, self-paced training course that provides tourism professionals working at the destination [...]

2 06, 2025

The GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course in Singapore concluded successfully

Stefi2025-11-20T17:36:53+08:00June 2nd, 2025|

The GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course, held on May 26 - 28, 2025, in Singapore, in partnership with Ascott Centre For Excellence (ACE), brought together professionals from the hospitality sector to enhance their knowledge of sustainable tourism practices. Facilitated by GSTC Lead Trainer Mochamad Nalendra and Co-trainer Eve Lee, who shared their [...]

23 05, 2025

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Kuala Lumpur sponsored by Traveloka

Stefi2025-11-20T17:50:54+08:00May 23rd, 2025|

From May 19 to 20, 2025, the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course took place at Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sponsored by Traveloka, the course brought together tourism and travel industry professionals to advance their knowledge and skills in sustainable tourism practices. Facilitated by GSTC Trainer Kingston Khoo, the course offered participants [...]

22 04, 2025

Open position: GSTC Training Program Coordinator

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-04-23T20:59:35+08:00April 22nd, 2025|

Overview The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is seeking a Training Program Coordinator. This role covers executing various operational and administrative functions of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program while supporting the GSTC Training Team. See the GSTC Training Program Coordinator Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date training [...]

20 11, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Courses sponsored by the Georgian Ecotourism Association and the Georgian Tourism Association, concluded successfully

Stefi2024-12-13T00:23:19+08:00November 20th, 2024|

Successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings were held online from July 1 to 31 and November 4 to 8, 2024, sponsored by the Georgian Ecotourism Association and the Georgian Tourism Association. A total of 72 professionals participated, eager to deepen their knowledge of sustainable tourism. The trainings were conducted by GSTC esteemed Trainers CB Ramkumar [...]

30 10, 2024

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Aizuwakamatsu, Japan, concluded successfully

Stefi2025-02-25T21:44:25+08:00October 30th, 2024|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by the AiCT Consortium General Incorporated Association for their tourism stakeholders in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima, Japan, concluded successfully. From October 16th to the 18th, 2024, 26 participants attended the three-day training in Japanese. GSTC Trainer Mami Futagami, Dr. Professor Emeritus at Meijo University, led [...]

21 10, 2024

Taipei City Tourism and Accommodation Industry – Sustainable Tourism Core Talent Training

Stefi2024-10-21T17:54:54+08:00October 21st, 2024|

GSTC’s General Manager, Roi Ariel and GSTC’s Market Development Manager, Rita Kuan were present at the Sustainable Tourism Core Talent Training organized by Taipei City Government – Department of Information and Tourism, which is being held from the 15th of October to the 20th of November, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. - Roi Ariel, [...]

17 10, 2024

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for Industry Professionals in Malta, in partnership with MTA, concluded successfully

Stefi2024-10-17T20:54:16+08:00October 17th, 2024|

A successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training took place on October 1st and 2nd, 2024, at the AX Palace in Sliema, Malta. This event marked another step in the ongoing collaboration between the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), following the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last year. The MOU [...]