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3 12, 2025

GSTC Congratulates Centara for Achieving Full Certification Across All Properties

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-12-03T20:48:30+08:00December 3rd, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) congratulates Centara Hotels & Resorts for achieving full certification across all 42 of its properties worldwide. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Centara’s sustainability journey, demonstrating its commitment to responsible hospitality. Centara first aligned its internal sustainability framework, Centara EarthCare, with the GSTC Hotel Standard, the global [...]

22 09, 2025

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 6 Issue 1

Tiffany Chan2025-09-22T14:33:00+08:00September 22nd, 2025|

Destination Stewardship Report May - August 2025 (Volume 6, Issue 1) The Destination Stewardship Report is a collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic [...]

24 07, 2025

GSTC Member, PDTRA Issued “Petra Five Promises” Guideline to Advance Sustainable Tourism

Stefi2025-07-24T15:08:04+08:00July 24th, 2025|

GSTC Member, Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) issued the “Petra Five Promises” guideline in early 2025, following public consultations conducted in December 2024 across six Petra communities. Developed under the Petra Tourism Development Master Plan 2023–2033, which was prepared in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and launched in November [...]

23 04, 2025

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 3

Tiffany Chan2025-04-29T19:34:14+08:00April 23rd, 2025|

Destination Stewardship Report January - April 2025 (Volume 5, Issue 3) The Destination Stewardship Report is a collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic [...]

5 02, 2025

Internova Travel Group joins GSTC

Stefi2025-02-05T17:21:13+08:00February 5th, 2025|

Internova Travel Group has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world and manages leisure, business, and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and [...]

23 01, 2025

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 2

Tiffany Chan2025-01-23T23:20:51+08:00January 23rd, 2025|

Destination Stewardship Report September - December 2024 (Volume 5, Issue 2) The Destination Stewardship Report is a collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic [...]

10 10, 2024

Constellar joins GSTC

Stefi2024-10-10T23:06:13+08:00October 10th, 2024|

The Constellar group of companies have joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Constellar is one of Asia's largest trade show and exhibition organizers that also manages Singapore's largest purpose-built MICE facility, Singapore EXPO. Based in Singapore with a regional footprint in China and Malaysia, Constellar curates and develops influential [...]

4 10, 2024

Forte Hotels joins GSTC

Stefi2024-10-04T17:19:23+08:00October 4th, 2024|

Forte Hotels has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Forte is a privately held company that has provided hotel management services since 2004, currently operating seven properties across Taiwan. The company manages four distinct brands - Forte Hotels, Yamagata Kaku, and Orange Hotels - ranging from four-star to one-star [...]

27 09, 2024

Keio Plaza Hotels is joining GSTC

Stefi2024-09-27T16:57:35+08:00September 27th, 2024|

Keio Plaza Hotels is joining as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Keio Plaza Hotels operates a series of luxury hotels, with its flagship location in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The chain emphasizes hospitality, offering a wide range of services, including high-end dining, meeting spaces, and cultural experiences like kimono dressings and [...]

26 09, 2024

Singapore’s Hotel Sustainability Roadmap

Stefi2024-09-26T17:48:16+08:00September 26th, 2024|

In 2022, the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) and GSTC Member Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced the launch of its Hotel Sustainability Roadmap, which outlines hotels’ journey towards sustainability. Aligned with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the roadmap outlines specific goals and strategies for hotels to integrate sustainability into their operations. This allows the industry [...]

25 09, 2024

Klook joins GSTC

Stefi2025-05-07T22:45:47+08:00September 25th, 2024|

Klook has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a member. Klook is Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services that allows travelers to discover and book quality experiences ranging from attractions and tours to local transport and experiential stays around the world. With more than 1,800 employees across over 30 locations [...]

20 09, 2024

Incentives for Tour Operators in Uttar Pradesh, India: 50% reimbursement of certification fees by GSTC-Accredited Certification Bodies

Stefi2024-09-20T15:29:15+08:00September 20th, 2024|

In a bid to promote sustainable tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government in India has introduced specific incentives for responsible tourism businesses under its Tourism Policy 2022-2032. Among the key benefits is a 50% reimbursement of certification fees established for tour operators for obtaining GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification through a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. [...]

18 09, 2024

Statement from GSTC regarding the Travalyst Accommodations Program

Stefi2024-09-19T15:39:25+08:00September 18th, 2024|

Many GSTC members and stakeholders seek GSTC’s views on Travalyst’s recent publication of their “certification”-based accommodations initiative. They appreciate that in 2016 GSTC launched the first and still-only tourism-based accreditation service for placing marks on certification bodies that provide solid evidence of competence, rigor, and impartiality. This statement is provided in response to that interest [...]

18 09, 2024

Destination Stewardship Report – Volume 5, Issue 1

Tiffany Chan2024-09-18T00:14:49+08:00September 18th, 2024|

Destination Stewardship Report May - August 2024 (Volume 5, Issue 1) The Destination Stewardship Report is a collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic [...]

11 09, 2024

HRS Group joins GSTC

Stefi2024-09-26T10:10:05+08:00September 11th, 2024|

HRS Group has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). HRS, a global corporate lodging and payment technology platform and developer of the Green Stay Initiative, is now a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. HRS’ focus on developing new technologies that efficiently serve business travelers and corporate hotel programs [...]

9 09, 2024

tiket.com joins GSTC

Stefi2025-09-30T21:52:26+08:00September 9th, 2024|

tiket.com becomes a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). A leading online travel agent (OTA) and lifestyle app with over 50 million users globally, tiket.com, has officially joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The platform serves as a comprehensive online marketplace, offering a wide range of products and services, including flights, [...]

5 09, 2024

Petra joins GSTC

Stefi2024-09-05T18:34:56+08:00September 5th, 2024|

Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Located in the rugged mountains of southern Jordan, Petra is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Petra is located 240 km south [...]

4 09, 2024

Tobu Top Tours joins GSTC

Stefi2024-09-04T15:02:33+08:00September 4th, 2024|

Tobu Top Tours has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Tobu Top Tours, a travel agency in Japan, offers an extensive range of travel services and experiences. The company provides online reservations for hotels and various tours, catering to both domestic and international travelers. Tobu Top Tours is part [...]

29 08, 2024

Travel Nevada joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Stefi2024-08-29T14:55:13+08:00August 29th, 2024|

Establishing commitment to sustainable tourism activities in the Silver State Located in the American West, Nevada is a state of contrasts. From the snow-capped mountain peaks of Lake Tahoe and the Ruby Mountains to the stunning desert terrain found in the southern portion of the state, Nevada serves up remarkable views along every bend [...]

26 08, 2024

Comune di Siena joins GSTC

Stefi2024-08-26T14:53:29+08:00August 26th, 2024|

Comune di Siena has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The Comune di Siena is a municipal entity located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Known for its rich history, Siena is distinguished by its well-preserved medieval architecture and cultural heritage. The municipality manages various aspects of local governance, [...]