Booking.com System Used for the Travel Sustainable Program Gains GSTC-Recognized Status The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that Booking.com’s system used for the Travel Sustainable program has gained GSTC-Recognized Status, meaning the program is based on presenting and encouraging the use of the full GSTC Industry Criteria. Booking.com’s Travel Sustainable [...]
GSTC is looking for an Assurance Coordinator to join the Assurance Team, as part of the GSTC Assurance Program which requires vigilance in ensuring compliance and avoidance of false claims of authorized usage of the GSTC name and logo. This is a great opportunity to work on a meaningful subject with a multicultural team remotely. [...]
GSTC is looking for a business-oriented candidate to act as the GSTC Market Access Manager, with the responsibility for developing market access benefits to businesses that achieve a meaningful degree of verified compliance to the GSTC Criteria. This is a great opportunity to work on a meaningful subject with a multicultural team remotely. See the GSTC [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the standard ‘Nature’s Best Sweden’ has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Nature’s Best® is the Swedish standard for ecotourism accommodation and tour operators providing natural and cultural experience for the conscious travelers. [...]
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Directorate of Tourism has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Istanbul is nestled in the northwestern corner of Türkiye. With its iconic architecture and historic Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, its pristine Bosporus waterfront, and a fusion of diverse [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) invites you to provide input in the creation of the GSTC MICE Criteria covering Venues, Event Organizers and Events/Exhibitions. The GSTC Criteria operate as the universal foundation for sustainability standards in travel and tourism. It has been meticulously established through a comprehensive global effort to introduce a universally [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Green Hospitality Platinum Award Criteria has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Green Hospitality’s Awards Programme is designed as a Step-by-Step approach allowing businesses to implement the required criteria at their own [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that Ecostars Standard has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning the standard has been recognized as an equivalent standard to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Ecostars is a hotel-specific sustainability program that awards eco-stars based on a hotel's environmental impact per stay. Ecostars is relevant for both [...]
Nicky Guerrero, Secretary General of MedCruise - Ioannis Pappas, GSTC - Figen Ayan, President of MedCruise - Giancarlo Tereisi, Sicily Region - Sascha Gill, CLIA The 1st BlueMissionMed Mediterranean Stakeholder Forum took place in Palermo, Italy from 29th to 30th May, along with representatives from GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) and CLIA [...]
Figen Ayan, President of MedCruise and Dr Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Director for Mediterranean Region Today, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports (MedCruise) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), have signed a long-term agreement of collaboration on the contribution of Sustainable Development in Global Cruise Industry, focusing on Ports and Cruise Supply [...]
As climate-related disasters ramp up, how can travelers minimize the harms and maximize the benefits they bring to recovering destinations? Photo credit: Gabriel Lugo Professional bird guide Gabriel Lugo was looking forward to another busy season of tours when Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017. The Category 4 [...]
Traveloka sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Bali, Indonesia, which was held in Nusa Dua Beach Resort and Spa, from May 25-27, 2023. The training was led by GSTC Trainer, Nalendra Mochamad, who provided practical examples and valuable insights, sharing his knowledge and expertise. Attendees had the chance to listen to esteemed guest [...]
Destination Québec cité has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Quebec City is Located in Eastern Canada. Old Québec, is a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, where you can stroll the cobblestone streets of the only fortified city north of Mexico and explore its gorgeous outdoors nearby. Home to a [...]
GSTC2023 Conference in Antalya, Türkiye, Concluded with 350 delegates from 51 countries The #GSTC2023 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference that took place on May 9th-12th in Antalya, Türkiye, brought together 350 delegates from 51 countries, along with hundreds of viewers that watched the live broadcasting of the conference. The conference was held at the Nirvana [...]
Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainers | Registration Sustainable Tourism Course for Industry Professionals Agoda is partnering with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support hotels develop sustainable tourism practices. Agoda supports its hotel partners to gain in-depth and applicable knowledge of the GSTC Criteria. This is the [...]
GSTC Auditor Training Dates: August 5-7, 2023 (3-day training) Venue: Limak Eurasia Kavacık İstanbul Language: English (Consecutive translation in Turkish) Scope: GSTC Hotel Criteria and GSTC Tour Operator Criteria GSTC Auditor Training involves training class and two tests. In the GSTC Auditor Training Class, the GSTC Industry Criteria will be explained with the process [...]
Austrian National Tourist Office has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria possesses a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage that has shaped its identity over the centuries. The nation's diverse geography spans from the imposing Alpine peaks to the rolling [...]
On the 25th of April, we had a public GSTC DEI Webinar where we discussed best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and Travel Unity’s DEI Standards for Visitor-Facing Organizations, which center on three Pillars: Management & Workforce, Visitorship, and Community Impact. The webinar was moderated by Roni Weiss, Executive Director of Travel [...]
easyJet holidays has partnered with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to accelerate sustainability transformation in the industry by sponsoring three GSTC Sustainable Tourism Courses for its hotel partners in Spain, Greece and Turkey. The partnership comes as a result of easyJet holidays’ commitment to supporting hotel partners to achieve GSTC-Recognized Standards within the [...]
On May 14, 2023, the first official meeting of the GSTC Italy Working Group took place online. Comprising 13 members from Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), Consultancy and Travel Agencies, the group convened to establish its goals, priorities, and action plan for the year. Several key objectives emerged as top priorities during the discussions. These included [...]
