Past Trainings Archives

3 07, 2023

Agoda Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Tourism in Thailand through Continued Partnership with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Stefi2023-07-03T16:50:58+08:00July 3rd, 2023|

Agoda, a global digital travel platform, has partnered with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support hotels in Thailand develop sustainable tourism practices. Bangkok, Thailand – 3 July 2023 – Agoda and the GSTC are pleased to announce the continuation of the successful collaboration in organizing the Sustainable Tourism Course. Following the achievements [...]

8 06, 2023

Sustainable Tourism Online Course – GSTC Training (Oct 5 – Nov 3, 2023)

Ayako Ezaki2023-11-07T19:37:23+08:00June 8th, 2023|

Schedule | Testimonials | Certificate | Trainer & Presenters | Registration Info | Discounts Sustainable Tourism Online Course for Industry Professionals The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in travel and tourism. The training covers the GSTC Criteria, [...]

7 06, 2023

Sustainable Tourism Online Course – GSTC Training (Nov 16 – Dec 15, 2023)

Ayako Ezaki2023-11-24T15:51:33+08:00June 7th, 2023|

20 04, 2023

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training sponsored by the Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau concluded successfully

Stefi2024-01-19T18:03:02+08:00April 20th, 2023|

Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for DMO’s staff and government stakeholders in Tainan, Taiwan. The two-day training in Chinese was held from April 18th to 19th, 2023. The training was led by GSTC Trainer, Ms. Monique Chen, GSTC Trainer, Co-founder & Chair of Sustainable Travel Taiwan, and guest [...]

10 04, 2023

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Malaysia sponsored by Traveloka

Stefi2023-06-06T07:00:32+08:00April 10th, 2023|

The successful completion of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is an important milestone in the efforts towards promoting sustainable tourism practices in the region. The course, which ran from April 4-6, 2023, was sponsored by Traveloka, a leading travel and lifestyle platform. The training was led by Nalendra Mochamad. He [...]

24 03, 2023

GSTC Auditor Training in Korea

Stefi2023-04-06T10:45:15+08:00March 24th, 2023|

GSTC Auditor Training in Korea (22nd-24th of March, 2023) The GSTC Auditor Training in Korea from March 22-24, 2023, was an engaging program that provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the GSTC Industry Criteria and the auditing process. This training was led by Dr. Kang, the GSTC Assurance Program Director & Asia-Pacific Program [...]

26 12, 2022

Training Report: GSTC Sustainable Tourism Courses at GSTC2022 in Sevilla

Tiffany Chan2023-01-28T08:20:41+08:00December 26th, 2022|

Three GSTC Sustainable Tourism Courses took place prior to the GSTC2022 conference in Seville, Spain, two in English and one in Spanish. Using the GSTC Industry Criteria and GSTC Destination Criteria as the foundation, the training class covered various topics relevant to our industry and the sustainability challenges and opportunities we are facing today. [...]

16 11, 2022

Training Report: GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Albania

Tiffany Chan2022-11-16T07:17:20+08:00November 16th, 2022|

Albania is taking steps towards adopting international standards of sustainable tourism. The GSTC Sustainable Tourism course took place for the first time in Albania from November 8th-9th at Hotel Maritim Plaza in Tirana, the capital and largest city of Albania. The course was organized and supported by RisiAlbania & HELVETAS with the support of [...]

11 11, 2022

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course with Agoda and the Tainan City Government

Tiffany Chan2023-06-06T07:00:17+08:00November 11th, 2022|

GSTC launches Taiwan Sustainable Tourism course for hospitality industry in partnership with Agoda and the Tainan City Government Agoda, Singapore headquartered digital travel platform, has again partnered with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support hotels in the development of sustainable tourism practices. This latest initiative was hosted in cooperation with the Tainan [...]

14 10, 2022

GSTC STTP integrated into university certificate course

Tiffany Chan2022-10-14T04:28:24+08:00October 14th, 2022|

Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management – University of Colombo includes GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) was integrated into a formal university certificate course for the first time. The University of Colombo offers a Certificate Course in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management. It is an interdisciplinary program [...]

2 07, 2022

Training Report: GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for Singapore Tourism Board

Tiffany Chan2022-07-14T06:24:08+08:00July 2nd, 2022|

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. [...]

3 06, 2022

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course Conducted in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Tiffany Chan2022-07-03T08:08:02+08:00June 3rd, 2022|

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 [...]

2 06, 2022

Training Report: GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for DASTA

Tiffany Chan2022-06-24T05:39:38+08:00June 2nd, 2022|

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, [...]

31 01, 2022

Training Report: GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Awaji, Japan

Ayako Ezaki2022-02-03T01:59:26+08:00January 31st, 2022|

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training: January 24-26, 2022 This week, the GSTC delivered a 3-day in-person training in Awaji Island, Hyogo, Japan, engaging tourism industry professionals representing various sectors including travel agencies, local and regional government bodies, tour guides, media, tour operators, and educators. Led by GSTC Trainer Masaru Takayama (Founder, Asian Ecotourism Network; Owner, [...]

8 01, 2022

Informe del Curso: Capacitación en Turismo Sostenible en Español

Ayako Ezaki2022-02-08T20:57:12+08:00January 8th, 2022|

El 2020 el GSTC dio inicio al programa de capacitaciones en turismo sostenible en idioma español, replicando el exitoso programa de entrenamiento Sustainable Tourism Course que se dicta hace años en inglés. Esto abrió nuevas oportunidades de perfeccionamiento a las y los profesionales de la industria turística para capacitarse en un idioma distinto al [...]

1 01, 2022

Training Report: GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training in Japan

Tiffany Chan2022-07-06T01:32:24+08:00January 1st, 2022|

Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) Offers GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for Local Destinations Through Japan Tourism Agency (JTA), the GSTC provided sustainable tourism training for destination representatives and other industry stakeholders from the following 15 destinations in 2021: 小樽市 Otaru City, Hokkaido 普代村 Fudai Village, Iwate 東松島市 Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi 佐渡市 Sado City, Niigata 那須塩原市 [...]

20 11, 2021

Sustainable Tourism Training for Laos Destination Leadership

Tiffany Chan2021-12-23T01:22:14+08:00November 20th, 2021|

Top: Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC director for Asia-Pacific, H.E Mr. Ounethouang Khaophanh, Deputy Minister of MICT Bottom: Mr. Randy Durband, GSTC CEO On November 19, 2022, the GSTC successfully conducted virtual sustainable tourism training for Laos' tourism management leaders. The 1-day event was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) of [...]

24 09, 2021

GSTC STTP and MOU with Jeollabuk-do Ecotourism Sustainable Center

Tiffany Chan2021-09-24T12:38:27+08:00September 24th, 2021|

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training and MOU with Jeollabuk-do Ecotourism Sustainable Center On September 2nd and 3rd, 2021, GSTC held a Sustainable Tourism course in Gochang County, Jeollabuk Province, South Korea, as part of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) Jeollabuk-do Ecotourism Sustainable Center (JBESC), an NGO member of the GSTC, hosted the two-day [...]

29 06, 2021

First GSTC Sustainable Business Travel Course Concluded

rariel2021-06-29T22:06:29+08:00June 29th, 2021|

The First GSTC Sustainable Business Travel Course Successfully Concluded in June 2021 June 2021 - The first GSTC Sustainable Business Travel Course was conducted during May 6 - June 4, 2021, and successfully concluded after four inspiring weeks of talks, lessons, discussions, ideas, examples and tips on effective management of sustainable business travel. The 4-week [...]

15 06, 2021

GSTC Sustainable Hotel Course Facilitates Knowledge Sharing and Networking

Ayako Ezaki2021-07-20T17:18:35+08:00June 15th, 2021|

Sustainability Best Practices for Hotels Launched in May 2021, the GSTC Sustainable Hotel Course is designed for hospitality and accommodation professionals, and provides practical insights into sustainability practices for hotels. Delivered as a 2-week-long facilitated and interactive online course, the GSTC Sustainable Hotels Course features expert presentations, useful resources, and real-life industry examples and [...]