Si no pudiste asistir al #GSTC2023 en Antalya, Turquía, te lo perdiste debido a las sesiones simultáneas, o quieres volver a ver tus sesiones favoritas de la conferencia, ¡las grabaciones ya están disponibles en YouTube! Nuestra Conferencia Global de Turismo Sostenible #GSTC2023 reunió a expertos líderes de todo el mundo para compartir sus puntos [...]
Península Papagayo has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Península Papagayo is a 1,400-acre private club and resort community located on Costa Rica's north Pacificas. This region, part sophisticated resort, part primitive playground, invites visitors to bask in its pristine beaches and marvel at its diverse ecosystems, from lush [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Destination Standard (PSTS) for destinations has gained GSTC-Recognized status as equivalent to the GSTC Destination Criteria. Promoting sustainable tourism planning and development in the Pacific region is one of SPTO’s key strategic priorities as articulated in its Strategic Plan [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Concluye la Conferencia GSTC2023 en Antalya, Turquía, con 350 delegados de 51 países La Conferencia Global de Turismo Sostenible #GSTC2023, celebrada del 9 al 12 de mayo en Antalya, Turquía, reunió a 350 delegados de 51 países y a cientos de telespectadores que siguieron la retransmisión en directo de la conferencia, que se celebró [...]
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 se ha asociado con el Consejo Global de Turismo Sostenible (GSTC) para acelerar la transformación hacia la sostenibilidad en la industria, patrocinando tres Cursos de Turismo Sostenible del GSTC para sus hoteles asociados en España, Grecia y Turquía. Esta unión surge como resultado del compromiso de easyJet holidays de apoyar a sus [...]
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 [...]
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory in Clackamas County has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory, the Destination Organization (DMO) for Clackamas County, is located southeast of Portland. This region starts at the eternally snowy peak of Mt. Hood, spills into the farms and vineyards of the [...]
Belize Tourism Board has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is a statutory body within the Ministry of Tourism that functions as a strategic partner between government and the private sector to develop, market and implement tourism programs that fulfill the emerging needs of [...]
