Visit Hungary has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Hungary is known for its cultural heritage, historic cities, and varied tourism experiences. From Budapest and its eight UNESCO World Heritage sites to Lake Balaton, wine regions, thermal baths, and national parks, the country offers a mix of cultural, natural, [...]
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Founded in 1949, Dusit International has evolved into a diversified hospitality company spanning hotels and resorts, hospitality education, food, real estate development, and hospitality-related services. Today, its portfolio includes 290 hotels, resorts, and luxury villas across 18 countries, [...]
Meet Dilijan has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Located in the Tavush Province of northern Armenia, Dilijan is known for its natural surroundings and cultural heritage. Between Tbilisi and Yerevan, Dilijan is surrounded by forests, trails, and valleys, offering both nature and culture, with museums, galleries, and a [...]
VisitBalaton365 has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Located in Hungary, Lake Balaton is Central Europe's largest freshwater lake and one of the country's most distinctive tourism regions. Often called the ‘Hungarian Sea’, the area is known for its varied landscapes, historic towns, volcanic hills, vineyards, beaches, and cultural [...]
The Region of Istria (Croatia) has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Istria is a heart-shaped peninsula located in the heart of Europe, in the Adriatic Sea of the Mediterranean. The region is characterized by a combination of coastal scenic areas and seaside towns, inland rural landscapes, vineyards, and [...]
GSTC Member Península Papagayo released its 2025 Legacy Book, a publication that presents its environmental and community initiatives and invites guests to participate. The document brings together conservation actions, community outreach programs, and educational activities, and explains how visitors can engage through experiences or contributions linked to nature protection and social development in the [...]
GSTC Member Destination Canada has released Canada’s Sustainability Storybook, a publication presenting sustainability initiatives related to business events across Canadian destinations. The document brings together examples of environmental, sociocultural, and economic programs implemented by cities, venues, and tourism partners, illustrating how sustainability can be integrated into event planning and delivery. The Storybook aligns its [...]
- Pomorskie Tourist Board has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Poland is a Central European country with a rich cultural heritage and diverse natural landscapes bordered by seven countries. It stretches from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Tatra Mountains in the south, offering a variety [...]
Visit California has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Visit California is a nonprofit organization with a mission to develop and maintain marketing programs – in partnership with the state’s travel industry – that inspire travel to, and within, California. The organization promotes California as a [...]
Ascott hosted the workshop “Shaping Sustainable Tourism, Together” on July 17, 2025, at lyf Ginza Tokyo, the first hotel in Japan to receive GSTC certification by Vireo, a GSTC-accredited certification body. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in this day event, which brought together future leaders in the travel and hospitality industries to [...]
Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, was recently interviewed by Nikos Diamantopoulos, General Manager of Marketing Greece, to share insights on the role of sustainability standards in shaping the future of tourism. During the conversation, Mr. Durband described how the GSTC Standards are developed through an incredibly inclusive process (previously known as GSTC Criteria), serving as [...]
Visit Tucson has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Located in southern Arizona, USA, Tucson is known for its distinctive desert landscapes and cultural diversity. Set within the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and bookended by Saguaro National Park, the city offers a combination of natural features [...]
Barceló Hotel Group has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Barceló Hotel Group is the hotel division of the Barceló Group. It currently has more than 300 hotels and 66,000 rooms in 30 countries; it is one of the 50 largest hotel chains in the world in terms of [...]
Aseer Development Authority has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Aseer is a region in southwestern Saudi Arabia, known for its elevated landscapes and distinct seasonal climate. It features national parks, terraced farms, and heritage villages that reflect the area's long-standing traditions. Abha, the regional capital, serves as a [...]
Destination Asia has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Destination Asia is a leading DMC based in Asia, currently operating across nine countries in Asia, with 17 operational offices across the network. With business divisions covering leisure travel, MICE and cruise, Destination Asia states it remains committed to ethical [...]
Rosewood Hotel Group has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Rosewood Hotel Group is a leading global lifestyle and hospitality management group. It encompasses four brands: ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts; upper-upscale New World Hotels & Resorts; Asaya, an integrated well-being concept; and Carlyle & Co., a modern and [...]
SLOVAKIA TRAVEL has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Located in Central Europe, Slovakia is known for its landscapes and cultural heritage. With mountain ranges such as the High Tatras and extensive cave systems, including UNESCO-listed sites like the Slovak Karst, the country offers a mix of natural and [...]
Turismo Lanzarote has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Located in the Canary Islands, Spain, Lanzarote is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its volcanic landscapes and distinct geological formations. From the lava fields of Timanfaya National Park to the traditional architecture influenced by César Manrique, Lanzarote combines natural [...]
Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has announced that all six of its Australian properties have gained accredited certification, after getting all their properties in Singapore also certified. These six properties are the first in the Oceania region to attain this global certification. PPHG is the wholly-owned hotel subsidiary of UOL Group Limited (UOL), one [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will hold a workshop for Japanese GSTC Members in Tokyo on February 6th, 2025, in collaboration with Rakuten Travel. The gathering will be held at Rakuten Crimson House Headquarters. This event marks the third workshop of its kind in Japan for GSTC Members, further enriched by the visit [...]
