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 [...]
If you weren’t able to attend our Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Sentosa, Singapore, missed out due to simultaneous sessions, or want to revisit your favorite conference sessions, recordings are now available on YouTube! #GSTC2024Singapore brought together expert leaders from around the globe to share their insights and engage in meaningful discussions. The event [...]
The UN Climate Change COP29 took place from the 11th to the 22nd of November, 2024 at Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. COP stands for Conference of Parties, the series of formal meetings where governments assess global efforts to advance the Paris Agreement; world leaders come together to measure progress and negotiate the [...]
Successful GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings were held online from July 1 to 31 and November 4 to 8, 2024, sponsored by the Georgian Ecotourism Association and the Georgian Tourism Association. A total of 72 professionals participated, eager to deepen their knowledge of sustainable tourism. The trainings were conducted by GSTC esteemed Trainers CB Ramkumar [...]
[Foto de izquierda a derecha: Lee Cheh Hsien - Director General Adjunto de la COSUDE, Randy Durband - Director General de la GSTC, Thien Kwee Eng - Director General de la COSUDE, Luigi Cabrini - Presidente de la GSTC, Alvin Tan - Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Comercio e Industria y del [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) invites you to provide input on revising the GSTC Hotel Criteria and GSTC Tour Operator Criteria drafts. The second public consultation is now currently active. A report on the revisions from the first public consultation and second public consultation will soon be published. The GSTC Criteria operate as [...]
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a global association of accreditation bodies and other entities interested in conformity assessment across management systems, products, processes, services, personnel, validation, verification, and similar conformity assessment programs. IAF primary function is to develop a unified worldwide program of conformity assessment, aimed at reducing risk for businesses and their [...]
In line with the Ascott Limited 2022 Sustainability Report and through Ascott CARES, its sustainability program, they drive its environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts to safeguard the environment, uplift lives and build trust with its stakeholders. Ascott Limited's 2023 report reflects their ongoing efforts towards meeting Ascott CARES commitments across its global portfolio [...]
El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible® (GSTC®) se complace en anunciar la publicación de los Criterios de Atractivos Turísticos del GSTC. Desarrollados con el apoyo del Singapore Tourism Board (STB), estos criterios están diseñados para atracciones como parques temáticos, museos, parques nacionales, entre otros, con el objetivo de guiar a las empresas hacia la [...]
GSTC has designed the Early Adopter Program for the Attraction Criteria to support the development of the applicable implementation of the GSTC Attraction Criteria. Along with the recent new set of criteria, applications are now open for the Early Adopter Program. This two-year program is a valuable opportunity for industry stakeholders to actively engage [...]
