The Accessible and Inclusive Travel Online Course, held from April 14 to 18, 2025, brought together tourism professionals to enhance their knowledge of accessible and inclusive sustainable tourism practices. The training explored practical strategies for implementation, equipping participants with the tools to better serve travelers with disabilities and access needs. The course was led [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held on April 16-17, 2025, at the Mercure Jakarta Cikini, in partnership with Wise Steps Consulting (WSC), brought together professionals from Jakarta, Indonesia, to enhance their knowledge of sustainable tourism practices and explore practical strategies for implementation. Led by GSTC Trainer Mochamad Nalendra, who shared his knowledge and practical [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held on April 09-11, 2025, at the Ixora Meeting Room, Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur, in partnership with Pan Pacific Hotel Group, brought together professionals from the hospitality sector to enhance their knowledge of sustainable tourism practices. Led by GSTC Trainer Kingston Khoo, who shared his knowledge and practical expertise, [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Course, held from March 24 to April 4, 2025, brought together professionals from the Bahamas to enhance their knowledge of sustainable tourism practices and explore practical strategies for implementation. Guided by GSTC Trainer CB Ramkumar and Co-trainer Michelle Janke, the course unfolded as an engaging journey into sustainable tourism. [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Kobe University, was held with the participation of local and external tourism stakeholders and students from the Graduate School of Intercultural Studies at Kobe University. The course took place from March 18th to 20th, 2025, in Kannabe Kougen, located in Toyooka City, Hyogo, a region [...]
The first GSTC Sustainable MICE Online Course took place from March 17 to March 30, 2025, bringing together professionals from across the globe to explore how sustainability can be effectively integrated into the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. The course was led by GSTC Trainers Stephanie Lee and Julia Spangler, who shared [...]
Okinawa Prefecture sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for their employees in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The training was held from the 22nd to the 24th of February, 2025. It was led by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, who shared his expertise with practical examples and valuable insights. [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in French for stakeholders in French Polynesia was successfully conducted online. It was the second training in partnership with BY CONSULTING and HSF FORMATION (see first training here), and it was held between February 4 and 27, 2025, with a total of 38 participants completing the course. The training aimed [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course was sponsored by JTB Corp for its employees who came from Hokkaido, Tokyo, Kansai, and Fukuoka. It was held in Tokyo, Japan, from the 19th to the 21st of February, 2025. A total of 20 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by the Nasu Tourism Association for its employees, concluded successfully. It was held in Nasu-machi, Japan, from the 10th to the 11th of February 2025. A total of 24 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the course. The two-day [...]
The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) who joined GSTC as a Destination Member in 2020, sponsored three GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings in different locations for destination representatives and tourism industry stakeholders in Japan. The GSTC Trainings in Japan were held in the following destinations: 1. Tsuruoka Yamagata, from the 14th to the 16th of December, [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Himeji City for its employees concluded successfully. It was held in Himeji City, Japan, from the 3rd to the 5th of February 2025. A total of 16 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the [...]
In 2024, Japan hosted seventeen GSTC Sustainable Tourism Trainings, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism development. These sessions, held across various regions, have provided hospitality professionals, destination managers, and tourist industry stakeholders with essential knowledge and skills for advocating sustainable tourism practices; allowing attendees to learn in depth the GSTC Criteria, the global [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Nikko Natural Science Museum for their employees and locals, concluded successfully. It was held in Nikko City, Japan, from the 19th to the 21st of January 2025. A total of 17 participants attended the training, and GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, led the [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by the Tokyo Mountain Side DMC Co, for their stakeholders concluded successfully. It was held in Akiruno City, Tokyo, Japan, from the 7th to the 9th of January 2025. Nineteen participants attended the training, which was delivered by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Amakusa Sustainable Tourism Council, held from December 17th to 19th, 2024, concluded successfully. It took place at a historical site of an early educational center in Amakusa City, Kumamoto, Japan, characterized by numerous museums and World Heritage churches across the islands. A [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in French for stakeholders in French Polynesia was successfully conducted online in partnership with BY CONSULTING and HSF FORMATION between November 5 and 28, 2024, with a total of 41 participants completing the course. The training aimed to strengthen understanding and application of the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for [...]
