Factory for sustainable tourism also called GoodPlace is a non-profit institute from Slovenia. A key role of GoodPlace is to create the environment, which will encourage forward oriented thinking and will offer a number of solutions and tools how and why implement sustainable management in a travel sector both in Slovenia and internationally. In six [...]
Tourism Vancouver is a destination marketing organization and business association representing approximately 1,000 members in tourism and related industries/activities. Our purpose is to effectively market Metro Vancouver as a destination for leisure, meeting and event travelers. Our goals are to attract visitors to the region, encourage them to stay longer and ensure they return. This [...]
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) is the government authority tasked with planning, development, regulation, and policy implementation of tourism and related industries. Prior to SLTDA being established in 2007, these functions primarily resided with the organization known as Ceylon Tourist Board. The objectives are as follows; • Develop Sri Lanka as a tourist and [...]
Marina Bay Sands is the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia. It features large and flexible convention and exhibition facilities, 2,560 hotel rooms and suites, the rooftop Sands SkyPark, the best shopping mall in Asia, world-class celebrity chef restaurants, a theatre and an outdoor event plaza. Completing the line-up of attractions is ArtScience [...]
Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, (甘孜藏族自治州), also known as Ganzi, is located in western Sichuan Province, China. It is set amongst the scenic high alpine mountains of the province and it is historically part of the Tibetan region of Kham(ba) making the area interesting for both culture and landscape. The area is characterized by long mountain [...]
The Ministry of Tourism is the ministry in Indonesia concerned with the administration of tourism. The ministry of Tourism developed the “Sustainable Tourism Destination Standard for Indonesia” (STD) to guide the sustainable development of tourism destinations in Indonesia. Recognizing the growing demand for travel to its many appealing destinations, the Ministry of Tourism seeks sustainable [...]
For more than ten years PEAK DMC has been delivering destination management solutions for the world’s leading experiential travel brands. With 36 offices located across five continents, PEAK creates innovative products delivered by experienced local operators. Each year we bring life-changing travel experiences to more than 350,000 people. Our relationships are built on trust and [...]
Region Västerbotten is responsible for regional development and growth in Västerbotten County, Northern Sweden. Västerbotten County and county’s 15 municipalities own Region Västerbotten. It is a politically headed organization. Sustainability is at the core of our development. The tourism division has identified GSTC and its criteria as a means to help create sustainable tourism in [...]
DASTA is a public organization with roles and responsibilities in sustainable tourism operation, through coordination for integrated administration of areas with valuable tourism resources and acting as an important driving force in the administration of the country’s tourism industry both in short and long term.
The City of Suwon, Republic of Korea, is the famous Hwaseong Fortress, an iconic wall that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is an important city of over 1.1 million inhabitants, 30 kilometers south of Seoul. It is also full of popular tourist attractions. Places like streets, museums, and other unique destinations [...]
The St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council (SDC) is an advisory body consisting of public and private sector representatives with an interest in sustainable destination management in St. Kitts. The SDC launched in November 2013, as one of the key recommendations following the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s destination assessment of St. Kitts and Nevis as part [...]
Transat A.T. Inc. is a leading integrated international tourism company specializing in holiday travel. It offers vacation packages, hotel stays and air travel under the Transat and Air Transat brands to some 60 destinations in 26 countries in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. Based in Montreal, the company has 5,000 employees. Transat is [...]
The Vanuatu Department of Tourism is a government agency established under the Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Industry and Ni-Vanuatu Business. The establishment of the Department was instigated by the lack of development efforts in the outer islands to promote and facilitate ni-Vanuatu participation in tourism development. The establishment allowed for the Department of Tourism to [...]
When you go on a safari in Africa, you want first-hand experiences of the wildlife, the landscapes, the natural wonders, and the exciting atmospheres of the continent. Tanzania Wildcamps give you exactly this opportunity. Our safe and comfortable tented camps are located in the very heart of Tanzania´s most famous National Parks and game reserves. [...]
Toolset plugins let you add custom types to WordPress sites, built with any theme. Almost every website requires custom development, Toolset saves hours and in complex projects, can save weeks. Thanks to Toolset, it is possible to build a custom list of posts, create an advanced search with filters, and display content in the most [...]
NCE Tourism – Fjord Norway is a tourism cluster with focus on adventure travel. The cluster unites adventure companies (tour operators, destinations, transportation and accommodation providers) with research and education institutes as well as public policymakers. Our vision for this particular work method, cluster, is to develop the Fjord Norway region in Western Norway into [...]
The Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation (SSTF) is a Seychellois NGO which acts as a connecting platform for tourism stakeholders in Seychelles, facilitating partnerships and joint initiatives for sustainable tourism. Our vision is to make Seychelles an international best practice example for sustainable tourism through an integrated collaborative approach between public, private sector, academia and NGOs. [...]
Defining, integrating and implementing a pertinent Sustainability Strategy in a profitable economic model Hervé Houdré managed prestigious hotels and hotel companies in Europe and the United States and was involved on the Boards of important local and international non-for-profit organizations, including GSTC. He combines the skills of a global professional with the experience of an [...]
The Guatemalan Tourism Board -INGUAT- is the national superior authority in the tourism sector that develops the promotion, advertising and sustainability\: practices of tourism industry through the specific legal guidelines from Guatemala’s Government. INGUAT articulates the economic and social development of tourism, to promote the strengthening and diversification of the touristic offer according to the [...]
Together with network partners, TravelHorst advises and supports organizations in the development of sustainable travel management practices. We define the scope and line of actions together with an organization’s travel management team. We analyze their business travel program in terms of sustainability and create alternative proposals, set priorities, targets and success criteria. The focus is [...]
