Tourism Authority (Mauritius) has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a member Mauritius is an island country nestled in the Indian Ocean, off the south-eastern coast of Africa. Well known for its miles of palm-fringed sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, perfect for diving, snorkelling, swimming, kayaking and much more, the country welcomes [...]
Destination Stewardship Report Summer 2022 July-September (Volume 3, Issue 1) The Destination Stewardship Report is an e-quarterly collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic [...]
Athens, 28 July 2022. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world's largest cruise industry trade association, welcomes the completion of sustainability destination assessments in the popular Greek cruise destinations of Corfu and Heraklion. The project, co-funded by CLIA in partnership with the two municipalities and port authorities, was conducted by the Global Sustainable Tourism [...]
Booking.com's Travel Confidence Index reveals Asia Pacific's most confident travelers Booking.com has launched its first APAC Travel Confidence Index, exploring the overall comfort levels, motivators, and concerns of customers across Asia Pacific Indians emerged as the region’s most confident travelers, with 86% saying they want to travel in the next 12 months North Asian [...]
The GSTC is pleased to announce that the ‘GreenSign Catalog Standard’ has achieved ‘GSTC-Recognized Standard’ status. The GreenSign program was created for the hotel industry by GreenSign Institut GmbH and is based in Berlin, Germany. With many hotels in 15 countries using this standard, GreenSign is also represented outside of Germany, mainly in Europe. [...]
Vision setting: A sustainable coastal and marine tourism sector in 2030 and 2050 What is sustainable coastal and marine tourism in 2030 and 2050? What are three key shifts needed by 2025 to achieve this ambitious vision? Expert Perspective by Randy Durband, CEO of GSTC on Ocean Panel. Coastal and marine tourism is enormous [...]
Vision setting: A sustainable coastal and marine tourism sector in 2030 and 2050 What is sustainable coastal and marine tourism in 2030 and 2050? What are three key shifts needed by 2025 to achieve this ambitious vision? Expert Perspective by Caroline Tippett, Vice President of Ocean Markets and Finance, World Wildlife Fund, published on [...]
Sustainable Tourism Capacity Building Opportunity Extended to SPTO Members and Staff The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) will be sponsoring ten participants from SPTO member countries to participate in a four-week GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training. The training offers practical insights and expert guidance to assist tourism destinations and businesses in implementing effective steps and achieving [...]
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for Singapore Tourism Board (STB) The GSTC delivered a 3-day in-person training for Singapore Tourism Board (STB) from June 29th to July 1st, 2022. The training was led by Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC Director for Asia-Pacific, and Randy Durband, GSTC CEO. A total of 25 staff members participated in the training. [...]
MakeMyTrip has joined as a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) member. New Delhi, June 24, 2022— MakeMyTrip, India's leading online travel company, today announced becoming a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). With this step, MakeMyTrip joins a select band of travel companies across the world that are taking the lead in [...]
Traveloka has become a member of the GSTC Singapore, 14 June 2022 — Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s lifestyle superapp, today announced that it officially joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) global network as a member. This membership is a part of Traveloka’s strategic effort in preserving the environment, which underlines the company’s commitment in [...]
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training: May 30 - June 2, 2022 The GSTC delivered a 3-day in-person training on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Led by GSTC Trainer Angela Nagy, the training class also featured expert contributors, including Rebecca Mackenzie (Culinary Tourism Alliance), John Winter (Harbour Air) and Dave Bodaly (Petroglyph Development Group). The audience was [...]
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Refresher Class (May 26-27) and Training (May 30 - June 2, 2022) for DASTA The GSTC delivered a 2-day refresher class and 3-day in-person training for Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok, Thailand. The training was led by Dr. Mihee Kang, [...]
Amex GBT's 2021 report documents achievements and commitments in environmental sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, and governance standards. American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) maintains a joint compliance program with their Travel Partner Network of approximately 100 independent travel agencies that function as licensees and form a critical component of their supply chain. This [...]
Sustainability in Global Business Travel Business travel brings people together and fosters economic growth within and across national boundaries. For this to continue, however, the industry must ensure people can effectively connect in-person and conduct business globally while doing what is right for society and the planet. The need to address sustainability has grown [...]
Tablet Hotels is shining a brighter spotlight on hotels that benefit their surroundings. As a trusted link between travelers and destinations, and the hotel experts at the Michelin Guide, Tablet has a responsibility to prioritize socially conscious tourism. Hotels in the Tablet selection have always been required to meet high standards of style, service, [...]
Rebuilding tourism in Asia-Pacific: A more conscious traveller? This report by Economist Impact, and sponsored by Airbnb, explores the recovery of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region. It looks at ways in which travel could change with the rise of the conscious traveller. The report is based on extensive desk research and a survey of [...]
Royal Caribbean Group's 2021 Sustainability Report Highlights Revamped ESG Framework Royal Caribbean Group's annual Seastainability® report provides a comprehensive update on the company's progress and commitment with respect to environmental, social, and governance (ESG). New for 2021, Royal Caribbean Group revamped its ESG framework to better reflect the company's contributions to a more sustainable [...]
Destination Stewardship Report Spring 2022 April-June (Volume 2, Issue 4) The Destination Stewardship Report is an e-quarterly collaboration between the Destination Stewardship Center, Center for Responsible Travel, and Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Our goal is to provide practical information and insights useful to anyone whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic [...]
On April 28th, 2022, the GSTC hosted a public webinar 'Business Travel is Wounded, but Certainly not Dead'. What does the future of business travel look like? In a panel discussion, a group of experts shared their knowledge on how we can introduce operational standards, the importance of data and communications, as well as [...]
