GSTC’s first round of public consultation for the GSTC Attraction Criteria, which took place from 15th March to May 15th, 2024, has been completed. The key findings report is available here.
The GSTC Attraction Criteria aims to serve as the global sustainability standards for the Attraction industry.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) formed an Attraction Criteria Development Advisory Group*, which comprises up to six organizations from both the public and private sectors with a proven history in attractions.
The current Attraction Criteria Development Key Stakeholders include the following organizations: Blue Lagoon Island Bahamas, City of Dubrovnik, Mandai Wildlife Group and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
More detailed information about the process development is available in the GSTC Attraction Criteria Development Terms of Reference (TOR) document.
The GSTC Attraction Criteria 2nd Public Consultation is now open
Individuals with an interest in Attractions and professionals with expertise in this sector are warmly invited to contribute their insights during the second Public Consultation phase of the GSTC Attraction Criteria. The consultation period is currently active and scheduled to remain open until September 5th, 2024.
The GSTC Attraction Criteria includes four sections: Section A (Demonstrate effective sustainable management); Section B (Maximize social and economic benefits to the local community and minimize negative impacts); Section C (Maximize benefits to cultural heritage and minimize negative impacts) and Section D (Maximize benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts).
Have your say by clicking on the button below:
Or, if you would like to comment on one specific section that you feel most confident, please click on the links below:
- GSTC Attraction Criteria section A: Demonstrate effective sustainable management
- GSTC Attraction Criteria section B: Maximize social and economic benefits to the local community and minimize negative impacts
- GSTC Attraction Criteria section C: Maximize benefits to cultural heritage and minimize negative impacts
- GSTC Attraction Criteria section D: Maximize benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts
We also appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please share this invitation with anyone you know who is involved with tourist attractions and sustainability. This could include theme parks, museums, attractions, national parks, tour operators, travel agents, hotel owners, event planners, policymakers, academics, non-profits, community members, or even individual travelers.
Thank you in advance for your contributions to this important effort. Together, we can keep the conversation about sustainable tourism going and make meaningful changes in how we all engage in this industry, shaping the future of attractions for the better, together.
To know more about GSTC Criteria Development, Feedback, and Revision, please check this page.
[1]* The current Attraction Criteria Development Advisory Group includes the following organizations: Singapore Tourism Board, Association of Singapore Attractions (ASA), The Global Association for the Attractions Industry (IAAPA), South African Tourism Services Association (SATSA), The Royal Djurgården Society, and U.S. National Park Service.
