Santa Marta, Colombia, acogió del 27 al 29 de mayo la primera Cumbre de América Latina y el Caribe del GSTC, que marcó un hito en el camino de la región hacia el turismo sostenible. La cumbre, celebrada en Colombia, el "País de la Belleza", reunió a 150 asistentes de más de 25 países [...]
Overview The GSTC Accreditation Coordinator supports the strategic goals of GSTC and the policy leadership of the Assurance Director, focusing on the accreditation assessments of certification bodies that certify tourism businesses and destinations against the GSTC Criteria and the GSTC-Recognized standards. In addition, the Accreditation Coordinator manages various aspects of GSTC guidance for GSTC-Accredited [...]
Valamar Riviera has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) For more than six decades, Valamar Riviera has been providing tourist experiences, services, and offers in destinations along the Adriatic coast — Istria, the islands of Krk, Rab and Hvar, Makarska, Dubrovnik, and Obertauern, Austria — through a diverse portfolio [...]
Colombia, 'el país de la belleza', será el epicentro de esta importante reunión en Latinoamérica y el Caribe sobre turismo sostenible, que buscará promover la sostenibilidad y la regeneración en la industria y establecer un plan de trabajo para fortalecer las prácticas de desarrollo sostenible en la región. La primera Cumbre Latinoamericana y del [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has gained GSTC-Committed status for its adoption (without amendment) of the GSTC Industry Criteria v3.0. Ascott, a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, is a hospitality company with more than 950 properties globally, spanning over 220 cities [...]
El Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de Colombia se ha unido como Miembro del Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC). Colombia es reconocida por su vibrante mosaico cultural y su variada geografía, que se extiende desde las costas del Caribe y el Pacífico hasta las impresionantes montañas de los Andes, así como las [...]
High-income economies in Europe and Asia-Pacific continue to lead the World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Index, with the United States, Spain and Japan topping the rankings again. Despite post-pandemic growth, the global tourism sector still faces complex challenges, with recovery varied by region; only marginal overall score improvements since the 2021 edition. Developing [...]
The 6th International Congress on Rural Tourism was held in Split, Croatia, from April 10 to 13, 2024, under the slogan “Rural Tourism: Sustainable, Digital, Inclusive.” The event provided a comprehensive exploration of various aspects of rural tourism, including themes like “European Rural Space: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,” “Rural Tourism: A Sustainable Alternative,” “Special Forms [...]
Apurva Kempinski Bali became the first hotel in Indonesia GSTC-Certified by Control Union, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) manages the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism and provides international accreditation for sustainable tourism Certification Bodies. Accredited means that a Certification Body (CB) has been verified [...]
We invite tourism industry stakeholders to participate in the Public Consultation on the revision of the GSTC Accreditation Manual For Destination Certification Bodies v.2.0, which will run for 100 days starting from today, May 20th, 2024, to August 28th, 2024. About the GSTC Accreditation Manual For Destination Certification Bodies v.2.0: The GSTC Accreditation Manual [...]
Fiji’s Tourism Super Week, held from April 30th to May 3rd, brought together industry leaders, local businesses, and international experts to discuss and promote sustainable tourism. Hosted by Tourism Fiji, the event featured a series of workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to provide participants with new insights and knowledge in the tourism [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) held a workshop for its Japanese members in Tokyo on May 13th, 2024. The event, organized in collaboration with JTB Corp, took place at the JTB Tennozu Head Office Building. The workshop provided a platform for GSTC Japan Members to engage in interactive sessions, discussions, and presentations focusing [...]
La escasez hídrica es un problema global urgente que afecta a miles de millones de personas en todo el mundo. Surge cuando la demanda de agua supera la oferta disponible, a menudo debido a factores como el cambio climático, el crecimiento poblacional y el uso ineficiente del agua. Regiones como Atacama, conocidas por sus [...]
Con distintas miradas desde la gobernanza territorial, Colombia + Competitva reunió durante dos días a más de 20 destinos del país para trazar el camino hacia la Primera Cumbre Latinoamérica y del Caribe de Turismo Sostenible del Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) en el Encuentro de Gestores de Destinos bajo el lema “Turismo sostenible [...]
El Foro Iberoamericano de Turismo Sostenible (TuriSOS) reunió en su quinta edición a una treintena de ponentes de más de 15 países el pasado 10 de mayo en Andalucía Lab, Marbella-Málaga, España. El Presidente de GSTC, Luigi Cabrini participó en la mesa redonda “Cambio climático, ODS 2030 & Agencias de Viajes” junto con Javier [...]
Destination DC has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination DC (DDC) is the official destination marketing organization for the United States of America's nation’s capital. It is a private, non-profit membership organization committed to marketing the area as a global convention, tourism, and events destination, with a special [...]
Destination Stewardship Report January - April 2024 (Volume 4, 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 [...]
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company with over 50 hotels, resorts, and serviced suites under three brands: Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL, in more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe. [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that Sustainable MICE Standards can apply and seek Recognition to adhere to the GSTC MICE Criteria. The GSTC MICE Criteria was developed for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions, aiming to guide businesses toward implementing sustainable practices in response to the growing focus [...]
Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s travel platform, announced its support to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) by becoming a GSTC Platinum Sponsor. This partnership reflects Traveloka's commitment to supporting sustainable travel practices globally and contributing to the industry’s development in a positive manner. As a Platinum Sponsor, Traveloka will partner closely with GSTC to fulfill [...]
