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22 09, 2015

GSTC and DASTA Sign Partnership Agreement for Sustainability Training for Tourism Professionals in Thailand

Andrew Morrison2020-09-06T15:59:05+08:009月 22nd, 2015|

September 22nd, 2015 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and Thailand’s Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA), signed an agreement for DASTA to conduct the GSTC Sustainability Training program in the Thai language throughout Thailand. Dr.Nalikatibhag Sangsnit, Director-General of DASTA said he was delighted that DASTA once again has cooperation with a high [...]

22 09, 2015

New Wildlife Conservation Certification Utilizes GSTC Criteria

GSTC Admin2021-12-23T04:57:04+08:009月 22nd, 2015|

(September 22nd, 2015) – The Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network (WFEN) is a global community formed around showcasing, recognizing and sharing the stories of great conservation enterprises around the world – enterprises that are win-win-wins for people, planet and profit through the certification of products. WFEN’s effective conservation model can be [...]

22 09, 2015

PATA launches Tourism InSPIRE Awards 2015

Greta Andzenge2015-09-22T14:38:57+08:009月 22nd, 2015|

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Tourism InSPIRE Awards 2015 to recognise organisations and businesses that demonstrate excellence in social, environmental, and economic sustainability in tourism. The deadline to submit applications is October 16, 2015, and there is no entry fee to submit applications. This new award [...]

22 09, 2015

November 2015 World Summit on Sustainable Tourism ST+20 – Spain

Greta Andzenge2020-05-15T10:53:54+08:009月 22nd, 2015|

Building on the Charter for Sustainable Tourism adopted at the first World Conference on Sustainable Tourism in 1995, Sustainable Tourism +20 addressed adaptation to the current world situation twenty years later. Sustainable Tourism +20 was therefore the major event of 2015 to bring together the key actors in sustainable tourism [...]

19 09, 2015

2015 GSTC Annual General Meeting Held in Huangshan, China

Jimena Moses2023-02-06T23:46:37+08:009月 19th, 2015|

Attendees of the 2015 GSTC AGM September 17th, 2015 - The GSTC 2015 Annual General Meeting was held September 10-13 in Huangshan, China. Participants from fourteen countries attended the event hosted by GSTC and the Huangshan Administrative Committee (HSAC) which manages the Mount Huangshan World Heritage site. The three-day dynamic event offered workshops [...]

18 09, 2015

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training, Bangkok, Thailand

Hilary Sgalitzer2021-08-28T07:20:43+08:009月 18th, 2015|

The GSTC, in association with the Asia Ecotourism Network (AEN) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), conducted the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Class in Bangkok, Thailand from September 15-17, 2015. The three-day training class covered topics such as: global trends in sustainable tourism, the GSTC Criteria for Hotels & [...]

29 08, 2015

Coral Triangle Initiative Sustainable Marine Tourism Conference (August 27-29, 2015)

Greta Andzenge2020-05-15T10:59:07+08:008月 29th, 2015|

The Coral Triangle Initiative Sustainable Marine Tourism Conference was held in Bali, Indonesia on August 27-29, 2015. GSTC Chair Luigi Cabrini was one of the plenary panel speakers on Best Practices for Sustainable Marine Tourism as well as in a session on Eco Certification for Sustainable Marine Tourism Businesses. [...]

26 08, 2015

TUI Group’s Sustainability Report for 2014 Released

Andrew Morrison2020-09-01T13:17:04+08:008月 26th, 2015|

August 26th, 2015 – In TUI Group’s recently released Sustainable Holidays Report 2014, the multinational travel and tourism company highlights continued work on their sustainability program. TUI had identified four goals in their three-year sustainability program, related to the priority areas of destinations, carbon, colleagues and customers. The report provides updates on the progress made [...]

3 08, 2015

Board Election Results 2015

Andrew Morrison2015-08-03T04:48:38+08:008月 3rd, 2015|

August 3, 2015 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council announces the results of their 2015 Board of Directors Elections. The GSTC Board of Directors plays an integral role in the leadership of the organization. Most seats on the board are filled via annual elections of and by current members of the Council. The GSTC Election [...]

28 07, 2015

Khiri Travel At Forefront of Sustainable Tourism in Southeast Asia

GSTC Admin2017-06-29T14:56:19+08:007月 28th, 2015|

(July 28, 2015) An interview with Khiri Travel’s Graham Read about their recent Travel Life certification and sustainability practices. The Southeast Asia based destination management company and GSTC member Khiri Travel , recently achieved Travel Life Certification for their Tour Operations in Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam. Khiri group’s new certification is a major advancement for creating [...]

25 07, 2015

GSTC Sustainability Training & Accreditation Workshop

Hilary Sgalitzer2021-08-28T07:24:04+08:007月 25th, 2015|

A GSTC Sustainability Training and Accreditation Workshop was held in Bonn, Germany from July 21-24, 2015. This workshop was hosted by the GSTC accreditation partner, Accreditation Services International (ASI). The training program specifically targeted certification bodies that may wish to seek GSTC Accreditation for their existing or proposed sustainable tourism [...]

9 07, 2015

3 Things Every Global Sustainable Traveler Should Do

GSTC Admin2017-06-29T14:56:33+08:007月 9th, 2015|

(July 9, 2015) A record 1.1 billion tourists traveled to international destinations in 2014, and the World Tourism Organization predicts that international travel will increase by 4% by the end of the year. The tourism industry continues to have an enormous impact on the environment and on communities in and near popular travel destinations – [...]

2 07, 2015

TOFTigers Initiative’s Pug Mark Eco Certification Achieves GSTC Recognition

Andrew Morrison2020-01-29T11:58:59+08:007月 2nd, 2015|

July 7, 2015 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the TOFTigers Initiative’s Pug mark Eco Certification program has achieved ‘GSTC Recognized’ status. The awarded status affirms TOFTigers Initiative’s commitment to promote sustainable tourism products and services. Started in 2008, the PUG certification is a credible eco-label that highlights the [...]

19 06, 2015

Innovation Norway Advances Sustainable Tourism Through Collaboration

GSTC Admin2021-12-23T06:57:29+08:006月 19th, 2015|

(June 18, 2015) Innovation Norway continues to champion sustainable tourism with their recent launch of the country’s Sustainable destination standard. Since May, four destinations in Norway have achieved the new label and one has received the prestigious World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow Award for Destination Stewardship. Innovation Norway has successfully [...]

15 06, 2015

UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai Speaking About GSTC

Andrew Morrison2021-02-02T16:00:06+08:006月 15th, 2015|

UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai Shows Support June 15, 2015 - Longtime Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) supporter UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai recorded this message about the GSTC. It reinforces the necessity and value of the GSTC Criteria in global tourism. As a global agency, responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism, [...]

4 06, 2015

GSTC Country Representatives Spread Knowledge of Sustainable Tourism

GSTC Admin2017-06-29T15:20:44+08:006月 4th, 2015|

(June 4, 2015) For their contributions to the successful planning and execution of the Latin American Regional Meeting in Quito, Ecuador, the GSTC would like to thank our Country and Regional Representatives: Natalia Naranjo Colombia and Ecuador; D’Arcy Dornan for Brazil and Jorge Moller for Chile and Argentina. Without their outstanding efforts and regional knowledge, [...]

26 05, 2015

The Long Run’s Global Ecosphere Retreats Standards Achieves GSTC Recognition

Andrew Morrison2025-06-23T18:33:58+08:005月 26th, 2015|

May 28, 2015 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that The Long Run’s Global Ecosphere Retreats® (GER) Hotels and Tour Operators Standards program has achieved ‘GSTC Recognized’ status. The awarded status affirms The Long Run’s commitment to promote sustainable tourism products and services. The Long [...]

25 05, 2015

GSTC Completes Sustainability Training Course in Botswana

Hilary Sgalitzer2020-09-06T15:57:20+08:005月 25th, 2015|

(May 27, 2015) In a collaboration between the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) a six day GSTC Sustainability Training Course concluded this past Sunday in Kasane, Botswana. The GSTC Sustainability Training Course had 20 participants from the BTO including Auditors of the Botswana Ecotourism Certification System, and key managers [...]

19 05, 2015

Biosphere ITR – Setting the Bar for Approved Standards

GSTC Admin2025-06-23T19:14:19+08:005月 19th, 2015|

Biosphere Responsible Tourism Certification, run by Instituto de Turismo Responsible (ITR) recently achieved GSTC Approved Status for their Destination Standards. Previously, ITR had been Approved for their hotel and tour operator standards. This is a landmark accomplishment as ITR is the first to achieve GSTC Approval for both Hotel & Tour Operator and Destination [...]

6 05, 2015

Ecuador Adopts National Sustainability Standards for Tourism

Andrew Morrison2021-10-16T04:54:45+08:005月 6th, 2015|

5 May 2015 – Quito, Ecuador. The Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have partnered to create standards for sustainability in the travel and tourism sector throughout Ecuador. The GSTC has conferred it’s mark of “Recognition” that Ecuador’s sustainability standards adhere to the universal standards that the GSTC has developed [...]