16 February 2017, Murcia, Spain – Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, led the discussion on “Environmental sustainability as a model for change” at 1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations. A speaker in the discussion was Ingunn Sørnes, Special Advisor on Sustainability, Innovation Norway, a GSTC Destination Early Adopter and [...]
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Bangkok, Thailand On February 13-15, 2017, the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) delivered a training class in Bangkok, Thailand (co-hosted by Pacific Asia Travel Association) for industry professionals from around Southeast Asia and beyond, featuring presentations by local and international experts. The training class was led by GSTC Trainers [...]
Listen to Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, on "Without a Path" Podcast with Joe Baur. What exactly do the GSTC do? We find out as Randy shares his experiences as a sustainable traveler before his days with the GSTC, why traveling with a green conscience is important to him, and regular people like us can get involved [...]
The GSTC Industry Criteria has been translated into Italian and is available to download in the Criteria Translations section. I Criteri di settore GSTC sono stati tradotti in italiano ed è disponibile per il download nella sezione Criteri di traduzione.
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Akita, Japan, 4-5 February 2017 The Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN), a GSTC Training Partner, in collaboration with Ecotourism Japan, organized a GSTC training class from 4-5 February 2017, in conjunction with the 3rd Sustainable Tourism Forum in Senboku City, Akita, Japan (6-7 February 2017). With examples from both within Japan [...]
The Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN), a GSTC Training Partner, in collaboration with Ecotourism Japan, hosted a GSTC training class from February 4-5, 2017, in conjunction with the 3rd Sustainable Tourism Forum in Senboku City, Akita, Japan (February 6-7, 2017). Following the Forum, GSTC training participants participated in a local excursion, which highlighted culture and [...]
February 6, 2017 - The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) works with Training Partners in various regions and destinations that support our mission to increase sustainable tourism knowledge and practice, and offer the official STTP training classes on behalf of the GSTC. This month, we are excited to announce our partnership with the [...]
February 3, 2017 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that EarthCheck Evaluate has achieved ‘GSTC-Recognized’ status. The awarded status affirms EarthCheck’s commitment to promote sustainable tourism products and services. […]
Overview of the Destination Sedona, Arizona Views overlooking Sedona Sedona is located in Arizona’s high desert under the southwestern rim of the Colorado Plateau. It’s strategically situated at the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon. Characterized by massive red-rocks, Sedona is comparable to some national parks. The City of Sedona was incorporated in [...]
January 2017, Vientiane, Lao PDR – The GSTC has successfully conducted a sustainable tourism training class in Vientiane, Lao PDR (January, 11-13, 2017), organized in partnership with and with the support of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) of Lao PDR and GIZ (German Corporation for International Cooperation). The training class was attended [...]
January 2017, Madrid, Spain – Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, moderated a panel on "the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their contribution of tourism" at FITUR 2017. Mr. Cabrini has also participated in the Responsible Conversations for Sustainable Tourism session (Conversaciones responsables para un turismo sostenible).
January 2017, Madrid, Spain – The State of Guanajuato, Mexico, has officially joined as the GSTC as active members, promoting sustainable tourism in Guanajuato. At FITUR 2017, Guanajuato state received the UNWTO Ulysses Award for Innovation in Tourism 2017: “Strategies for development of sustainable tourism in Guanajuato, Guanajuato Ministry of Tourism, Mexico.” Recognizing the potential [...]
U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance announces new partnerships with major industry associations, launches global travel and tourism toolkit for travel companies January 17, 2017, WASHINGTON – Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), American Society for Travel Agents (ASTA), and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), announced today they will be working to help travelers recognize and avoid purchasing [...]
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training (Nov 1-2, 2017), Sustainable Tourism International Forum (Nov 4-5, 2017) Language: Japanese Organized by: Asian Ecotourism Network (GSTC Training Partner), Ecotourism Japan / 特定非営利活動法人日本エコツーリズムセンター GSTCサステナブルツーリズム国際認証トレーニングプログラム 概要：GSTCの公認トレーナーによるトレーニングプログラムで、国際認証制度の内容を理解し、事例をもとにどのように導入検討できるかを学びました。３日間のトレーニングプログラムは、特定非営利活動法人日本エコツーリズムセンターの主催及び一般社団法人島原半島観光連盟と島原鉄道株式会社の協力により開催されました。 修了証は、日本エコツーリズムセンターから修了者に贈られました。また、公式のGSTCテスト（英語）を受験して合格した人は、GSTCより公式のGSTCの証書（Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism）を取得する事ができます。 トレーニングプログラムと島原半島エクスカーション トレーニングプログラムの座学の初めの２日間は、2017年11月1日～11月2日に、長崎県雲仙市にある青雲荘で行われました。世界の持続可能な観光に向けた取り組みの紹介に始まり、持続可能な観光素材となり得るものや地域でのネットワークの必要性など参加者からの活発な発言が見られました。 翌日の11月3日には、トレーニングプログラムのフィールドワークとして、参加者は島原半島のサステナブルツーリズムの現場を訪れ、地元のガイドの案内で地域特有の見所などを体験しました。 サステナブルツーリズム国際認証 島原半島フォーラム GSTCトレーニングの後、11月4日～5日まで、サステイナブルツーリズム国際認証 島原半島フォーラムが島原市有明文化センター（グリーンウェーブ）で開催されました。フォーラムは、「2017年開発のための持続可能な観光の国際年」を記念し、またこの１年を振り返るものとなりました。基調講演として、アリアナ・ルキン・サンチェス氏 国連世界観光機関駐日事務所 事業・広報部課長、アルバート・サルマン氏 グリーンデスティネーションズ プログラムリーダー、高山 傑氏 アジアエコツーリズムネットワーク 会長の３名から発表がありました。フォーラムは、島原半島観光連盟の共催及び日本エコツーリズムセンター主催で開催されました。報告書はこちらより確認できます。 GSTC Sustainable Tourism International Certification Training [...]
GSTC is looking for new volunteers: Communications Volunteer; Sustainable Tourism Standards Compliance Volunteer; Sustainable Tourism Training Volunteer. […]
The Mainstreaming of Sustainability Travel experts say that sustainable travel is still a niche movement. “Some travel companies try to be sustainable, while others ignore the idea, and from the traveler side, demand and awareness is soft,” said Randy Durband, the chief executive of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), a nonprofit accreditation group for [...]
December 2016 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has partnered with The Senac University Center (National Service for Commercial Education) to offer a new online graduate program in innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable tourism businesses in Brazil. By working with Senac, GSTC ensures the principles incorporated in the GSTC standards are shared with the [...]
December 7, 2016 – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the Ecotourism Kenya Eco-rating Certification Scheme has achieved ‘GSTC-Recognized’ status. The awarded status affirms Ecotourism Kenya’s commitment to promote sustainable tourism products and services. The Ecotourism Kenya Eco-rating Certification Scheme is designed to certify as sustainable accommodations of various types [...]
December 12, 2016 –Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, spoke at the first Argentine-Spanish Tourism Symposium (Simposio Argentino Español de Turismo) about importance of sustainability in tourism development and its implications at the destination level management. The symposium took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 12th, 2016.
In partnership with the Ministry of Environment of South Korea, the GSTC offered an STTP training class (November 18-19, 2016) for representatives of ecotourism destinations from around the country. The training was held at Upo Wetland Ecovillage, Changnyeong County, Gyeongnama Province, Korea, and was open only to invited participants representing [...]
