La primera Cumbre de América Latina y el Caribe del GSTC, celebrada en Santa Marta, Colombia, sirvió como plataforma para promover y compartir prácticas de turismo sostenible. Finalizado el evento, el Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Tayrona hizo un área de siembra para contribuir a la restauración de los bosques secos tropicales, uno de los [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the 2024 Ulsan Ecotourism Forum, held on the 3rd of December, 2024, at the Tannibay Hotel in Ulsan, South Korea. With over 170 participants, the forum provided a dynamic platform to discuss the city’s transformation through technological innovation, cultural integration and sustainability. Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, [...]
Traveloka sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training held in the Potique Hotel in Nah Trang, Vietnam, December 12-13, 2024. The two-day training was led by GSTC Trainer, Trang Nguyen who shared his expertise with practical examples and insights. Attendees had the chance to listen to esteemed guest speakers: Ms. Ha Thi Dieu Vien, Deputy [...]
On December 6, 2024, the Opera & Ballet Theatre in Tirana became a hub of dialogue and collaboration during the National Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development in Albania. This landmark event organized by The Ministry of Tourism and Environment in cooperation with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) supported project, RisiAlbania, implemented by [...]
The fourth annual Destination Stewardship Yearbook is a compilation of articles from the 2023–2024 Destination Stewardship Report (DSR), co-produced by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), and Destination Stewardship Center (DSC). In each issue, the DSR features destinations that have embraced effective and holistic management, best practices in sustainable [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the 2024 China Hotel and Catering Industry Brand Development Conference, where its CEO, Randy Durband, delivered a keynote speech. The event, held on November 27 in Haikou, Hainan Province, China, served as a platform for industry leaders and policymakers to discuss innovation, sustainability, and brand excellence [...]
Tricolage, in collaboration with the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for their tourism stakeholders in Tokyo, Japan. The training was held from the 3rd to the 5th of December, 2024, and was led by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, who shared [...]
Royal Caribbean Group’s annual ‘Seastainability Report’ communicates its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and performance. The content of the report was shaped by their 2021 materiality assessment and ESG framework and is guided by their commitment to SEA the Future. Following the release of its 2020, 2021 and 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance [...]
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 [...]
El Programa Destino Naturaleza de USAID, lanzó en el marco de la COP16 celebrada en Cali, Valle del Cauca, de la mano de Claudia Bahamón y Simón Mejía, su campaña para incentivar el turismo en los destinos emergentes de Colombia, llamada la ‘Colombiamorfosis’. La Colombiamorfosis es un concepto que redefine la forma de viajar, [...]
The Green Lodging Trends Report (GLTR) is the leading global benchmarking study on sustainability best practices in hotels conducted biennially. It benchmarks hotels from around the world to compare the prevalence of best practices. 20,000 hotels of all sizes and types across 50 countries participated in this year’s 2024 GLTR and benchmarked their performance [...]
Overview The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is seeking a dedicated Website and Systems Manager to oversee the management and optimization of our website, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and various platforms and softwares. See the GSTC Website and Systems Manager Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Manage and continue to refine [...]
Continuing the steps showcased in their reports in their ESG Report 2021 and ESG Report 2022, Amex GBT underscores its commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of business travel while setting benchmarks for the industry in their 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. Advancing Sustainability: Key Highlights Amex GBT has integrated sustainability into [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is partnering with Content With Purpose (CWP) to create Travel Redefined: Tourism for People and Planet, a wide-ranging digital film series that will explore the world of sustainable travel and tourism. The series aims to build global awareness of tourism’s potential to drive positive social, cultural, environmental, and [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the standard “Singapore MICE Sustainability Certification (MSC) Framework” has gained GSTC-Recognized Standard status, meaning that it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC MICE Criteria Version 1.0. Developed by Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS), with the [...]
Booking Holdings 2023 Sustainability Report showcases its continued efforts and achievements in promoting sustainable tourism. Under its mission to make experiencing the world easier for everyone, Booking Holdings is committed to reducing environmental impact, supporting people, and enabling more sustainable travel. Reducing Environmental Impact Booking Holdings achieved an 84% reduction in absolute Scope 1 [...]
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment of Albania (MOTE) has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Albania, situated in the Balkan Peninsula, often referred to as 'Europe's last unturned stone,' stands as a country of diverse appeal, offering easy accessibility and a variety of experiences. Known for its blend [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course for Tourism Professionals in Linz, Austria, was held from the 20th to the 21st of November 2024 in the Kolping Hotel and was led by GSTC Trainers Michaela Hölz and Holger Sigmund, who shared their knowledge and expertise through practical examples and insights. The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course provided [...]
JTB’s 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the company’s commitment to fostering sustainable tourism practices while aligning with global sustainability standards. In line with the JTB Sustainability Report 2022, JTB’s 2023 Sustainability report outlines JTB’s comprehensive strategies for enriching the travel experience, nurturing the environment, and fostering partnerships that drive collective action for sustainability. Advancing Sustainability: [...]
Overview The GSTC Administrative Coordinator supports GSTC leadership, especially the CEO and the Operations Manager, with a focus on the administration of finance and human resources. See the GSTC Administrative Coordinator Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Support the CEO with emails and travel arrangements Support HR management Support financial management Miscellaneous [...]
