Destinos Archives

16 11, 2013

Early-Adopter Spotlight: Cusco Region of Peru Completes “Early Adopter” Assessment of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

GSTC Admin2021-12-11T04:37:54+08:00noviembre 16th, 2013|

The Destination Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu Peru,, known locally as the Cusco region and globally for the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Cusco World Heritage Sites, has completed the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Early Adopters pilot program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. The Cusco region is one of Peru’s most visited [...]

24 10, 2013

Early-Adopter Spotlight: South Sardinia Completes “Early Adopter” Assessment of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations

GSTC Admin2021-12-15T01:18:36+08:00octubre 24th, 2013|

First Mediterranean destination adopts baseline criteria and indicators for sustainable tourism WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 24, 2013) – South Sardinia is the first Mediterranean destination to complete the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Early Adopters Program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. The assessment was one of the [...]

30 07, 2012

Early-Adopter Spotlight: Botswana’s Okavango Delta Ramsar Site

Brook Wilkinson2020-09-05T10:25:36+08:00julio 30th, 2012|

As far as African safaris go, there are a few destinations that rise above the rest, famous for their abundant wildlife and magical settings. The Okavango Delta is one of those destinations. An oasis within the Kalahari Desert, the Okavango attracts lion, elephant, buffalo, magnificent bird species, and a dazzling array of other [...]

24 07, 2012

Royal Caribbean Gives St. Kitts & Nevis a Boost

Brook Wilkinson2021-12-23T06:22:55+08:00julio 24th, 2012|

Royal Caribbean Cruises, a leader in environmental sustainability among the cruise industry, has also been a longtime supporter of the GSTC’s work. Recognized as a GSTC Patron, Royal Caribbean is today helping sponsor implementation of the new Royal Caribbean Cruises in a cruise ship port of call: St. Kitts & Nevis. Why help with [...]

16 07, 2012

Early-Adopter Spotlight: St. Kitts & Nevis

Brook Wilkinson2020-09-05T10:25:37+08:00julio 16th, 2012|

St. Kitts, with Nevis in the background In a veritable sea of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, St. Kitts & Nevis stand out from the Caribbean crowd: Their big draw for travelers is a rich cultural history. People come to see the capital’s Georgian architecture; to explore Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO [...]

9 07, 2012

Early-Adopter Spotlight: Jackson Hole, Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks

Brook Wilkinson2018-04-20T18:39:26+08:00julio 9th, 2012|

Grand Teton National Park That Wyoming’s breathtaking Jackson Hole is at the forefront of sustainable travel should come as no surprise—nearby Yellowstone National Park, for which it is a gateway, was one of the country’s first conservation successes. Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge round out the valley’s triumvirate [...]

2 07, 2012

Early-Adopter Spotlight: Huangshan, China

Brook Wilkinson2017-06-26T08:25:06+08:00julio 2nd, 2012|

The granite peaks and spindly pine trees gamely clinging to sheer cliffs that make up the Huangshan landscape are famous to every China citizen; it is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations—seeing two-and-a-half million visitors every year—and has long been a famous source of inspiration for artists and writers (indeed, it was the [...]