The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course was delivered in a private training session sponsored by the Hyuga and East Usuki Wide-Area Tourism Promotion Council for its employees and stakeholders, reinforcing the region’s commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism development. The training took place in Misato Town, adjacent to Hyuga City, Miyazaki, Japan, from 10 to [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Private Course for Gifu Prefecture took place from the 3rd to the 5th of December 2025 in Gifu City, Japan, bringing together 16 participants aiming to learn and integrate sustainability principles into tourism planning, management, and development. Delivered by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, CEO of Daisetsuzan Experience, it focused on [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Private Course sponsored by Sapporo City was held from the 19th to the 21st of November 2025 in Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan. GSTC Trainer, Kazuhiro Arai, CEO of Daisetsuzan Experience, shared his knowledge and expertise through practical examples and valuable insights, providing participants with a deep understanding [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course focused in tour operators was successfully delivered from the 11th to the 13th of November 2025 in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, reinforcing the growing commitment of the tourism sector in Sabah to sustainability and responsible travel practices. The training was conducted in partnership with the Sabah Tourism [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Private Training Class for Furano City, sponsored by Furano Sustainable Action Promotion Meeting, held in Furano City, Hokkaido, Japan, from the 6th to the 8th of November 2025, concluded successfully. GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, CEO of Daisetsuzan Experience, shared his knowledge and expertise through practical examples and valuable insights, [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Private Course, held in Tokyo, Japan, from the 29th to the 31st of October 2025, sponsored by the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) for its employees, concluded successfully. Led by GSTC Trainer Dr. Mami Futagami, Professor Emeritus at Meijo University, the course was delivered in a structured learning environment [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Hospitality Course was successfully delivered onsite in Malta in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA). The course took place from 27 to 28 October 2025 and brought together 78 participants from across the tourism sector. Led by Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Trainer and Regional Director for Europe, focused on strengthening participants’ [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Private Course sponsored and held for the Lake Mashu Tourism Association took place from 27 to 29 October 2025 in Teshikaga Town, Hokkaido, Japan. The training brought together several participants interested in enhancing their knowledge on sustainable tourism practices; The course provided a focused learning environment rooted in the local [...]
The GSTC Online Sustainable Tourism Course (STC) was delivered for SENECA SEDE (Sustainable Economic Development and Employment), the sector network of the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) focused on sustainable economic development and employment across Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Afghanistan. The network promotes professional exchange of knowledge and experience among its members and [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held in partnership with Wise Steps Consulting (WSC) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, concluded on October 17th, 2025, after two days of in-depth learning and exchange. Hosted at the Greenhost Boutique Hotel in Yogyakarta, the program brought together a group of participants committed to learning about advancing sustainability within the tourism [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training, sponsored by the Setouchi Tourism Authority, was completed, bringing together members of the organization for an engaging and insightful learning experience from September 17 to 19, 2025, in Okayama, Japan. The training, conducted by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), provided the Setouchi Tourism Authority team with a comprehensive [...]
- The GSTC Private Sustainable Tourism Training Course, sponsored by JTB Corp for their staff and held in Tokyo from August 27 to 29, 2025, concluded successfully. A total of 26 participants attended the training at JTB Corp’s headquarters. The training was led by GSTC Trainer Dr. Mami Futagami, Emeritus Professor at Meijo University, [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Chiang Rai, Thailand, concluded on August 27, 2025, following two days of engaging learning and collaboration. Organized in partnership with Dasta Loei, the training brought together 30 participants committed to strengthening their knowledge of the GSTC Standards (previously known as GSTC Criteria), which serve [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) successfully delivered a two-day Sustainable Tourism Training in Fiji on the 3rd and 4th of August 2025, hosted at the Marriott International Fiji. The course brought together 58 participants from across the region, representing hotels, destinations, government agencies, tour operators, and hospitality professionals committed [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course held in Innsbruck, Austria, came to a close on July 10, 2025, after two days of in-depth learning and exchange. Hosted at Wirtschaftskammer Tirol, the program took place from July 9 to July 10, 2025, bringing together a group of 15 participants committed to learning about [...]
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 [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training, sponsored by the Organization for the Promotion of Tourism in Shikoku, was held in Marugame City, Kagawa, Japan, from July 3 to 5, 2025. Participants were mainly representatives from DMOs and tourism associations across Shikoku Island, bringing together a diverse group of professionals committed to advancing sustainable tourism practices [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held in Taiwan on July 3rd and 4th of 2025, at the E-Da Skylark Hotel, concluded successfully. Implemented by Sustainable Travel Taiwan, an authorized training partner of GSTC in the region, and co-organized by the Maolin National Scenic Area Headquarters and the Gain in Culture Studio. [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Course, held from April 23 to May 23, 2025, brought together Spanish-speaking professionals from across Latin America and the Caribbean to enhance their knowledge of sustainable tourism practices and explore practical strategies for implementation. Guided by GSTC Trainers Jorge Moller and Natalia Naranjo, the course unfolded as an engaging [...]
The GSTC-SUSRUR training, sponsored by the SUSRUR Project and held from March 12 to May 21, 2025, concluded with great success, in collaboration with GSTC Training Partner Green Evolution. Towards SUStainability and resilient scenarios for tourism SMEs in RUral & Remote Areas (SUSRUR), is a project funded by the European Commission, that aims to [...]
