The 2022 ESG Impact Report of Peninsula Papagayo highlights its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, exemplified by the creation of its centralized ESG department. In June 2023, Peninsula Papagayo joined the GSTC. Being the home of 6% of the world's biodiversity, Peninsula Papagayo shows a strong commitment to protecting the territory [...]
The sixth annual Asian sustainability-focused learning event PHIST 2023 (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism) took place in a dynamic in-person setting on Monday, 4th September 2023, at the SAii Laguna Phuket, Thailand, with speakers from across Asia. PHIST6 is an ongoing event collaboration between the Phuket Hotels Association, Greenview and C9 Hotelworks, with [...]
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Tourism is one of the largest industries in L.A. County, generating important tax revenues for public services. A key economic development tool, which sparks investment in hospitality infrastructure and attractions, supports hundreds of [...]
Through its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program, Four Seasons seeks to preserve and regenerate the places in which it operates and leave a positive, enduring impact on its communities. The company’s ESG program is centered around two pillars: Planet (environmental impact) and People (social impact). Each pillar is supported by specific activities and [...]
El Congreso bianual P3 Planeta, Personas, Paz tuvo lugar en Costa Rica del 4 al 6 de septiembre, 2023 en el Centro de Convenciones de Costa Rica, la Conferencia fue convocada por el Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) y la Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo y Turismo Sostenible (CANAECO). Es la séptima edición donde expositores [...]
GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) welcomes Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as a member to the Council. The GSTC is an independent and neutral organization that represents a diverse and global membership, including national and provincial governments, leading travel companies, hotels, tour operators, NGO’s, individuals and communities – all striving to achieve best practices [...]
El Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) anunció el pasado abril el desarrollo de nuevos conjuntos de criterios, los Criterios GSTC MICE y los Criterios GSTC para Atracciones, con el apoyo del Singapore Tourism Board STB. Los Criterios GSTC MICE (que cubren Espacios, Organizadores de Eventos y Eventos/Exhibiciones) y los Criterios GSTC para Atracciones, [...]
ITB Asia is being held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, on the 25- 27 of October 2023. This annually held B2B trade show and convention for the travel industry, is organized by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd and supported by the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau. ITB Asia is co-located with MICE Show Asia [...]
In the ashes of the pandemic, sustainable tourism has emerged as the next frontier of travel. A sea of change catalyzed by border restrictions saw hitherto overcrowded destinations rejuvenated by the absence of human traffic. People have taken notice and are keen to play their part—in essence, being responsible. A recent American Express Travel [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Criteria (v1.2 July 2023) has gained GSTC-Recognized status, meaning it has been fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria. Qualmark is the first GSTC-Recognized Standard developed in New Zealand that aims to help tourism businesses become [...]
Cada año, miles de millones de personas viajan por visitas familiares, vacaciones y negocios, convirtiendo al turismo en una de las industrias más grandes del mundo. Representando un impresionante 10% de la economía global, proporciona millones de empleos, beneficia a innumerables comunidades y es la mayor fuente de ingresos que ayuda a financiar las 202,000 [...]
The GSTC Board of Directors plays an integral role in the leadership of the organization. Most seats on the board are filled via annual elections of and by current members of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. The GSTC Election Committee has validated the votes and released the results of the 2023 election. Three board [...]
Join the first in-person official GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Padova, Italy, in collaboration with Etifor, organized by the GSTC Italy Working Group. The training will be held in English on the 24th and 25th of September. The course is a great opportunity to get to know fellow colleagues and sustainability practitioners, enrich your [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently held a significant training event in Moldova from the 15th to the 17th of August, 2023. The National Inbound and Domestic Tourism Association of Moldova (ANTRIM) and Chemonics International organized the courses in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training aimed to equip participants with [...]
The Finance Minister of Vanuatu, Mr. John Salong, inaugurated the two-day GSTC training on Sustainable Tourism, on the 7th of August 2023 in Port Vila, Vanuatu. From left to right: Jerry Spooner, Regenerative Vanua’s Executive Director, Vanuatu’s Finance Minister Mr. John Salong and GSTC’s Vice Chair CB Ramkumar. The training was organized [...]
We are looking for an enthusiastic intern to join our Communications Team. They will be providing support to our Communications Manager with Social Media content and creation, design, translations, and video. Fluency in both Spanish and English is a must. The internship is available from September 2023, with a minimum duration of three months. [...]
El 9 de Agosto de 2023 se realizó el Webinar Público sobre Criterios GSTC: Sustentabilidad aplicada en el valor de mi negocio turístico. Presentado por Jorge Moller, Director de Programas en Latinoamérica, GSTC. En este webinar los asistentes pudieron explorar como los Criterios GSTC sirven de guía para mejorar el desempeño de su empresa [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB) has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status. The Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB), a non-profit parastatal body in the island of Mauritius, has embarked on a project to provide third-party certification to tourism businesses with the aim of boosting the [...]
The Sustainability Highlights Report 2022 exposes Ascott's efforts to amplify its positive impact through its sustainability program Ascott CARES. Ascott CARES aligns the company’s growth strategy with environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations. CARES stands for Community (C), Alliance (A), Respect (R), Environment (E), and Supply chain (S). In 2022, Ascott became a member [...]
Last week, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)’s Vice Chair CB Ramkumar attended the Pacific Agritourism and Food Tourism Validation Meeting facilitated by GSTC Member Regenerative Vanua and the Global Agritourism Network Pacific Committee. The Prime Minister of Vanuatu attended the signing of a Commitment Declaration to support the rollout of Regenerative Vanua’s Regenerative Agritourism program and standards throughout [...]
