Wild Asia was first established in 2003 as a Malaysian-based social enterprise. We work to help adapt the way consumers, businesses and traders operate, ensuring that they can leave a positive footprint on the developing world. We take a bottom-up approach starting at the very beginning: the raw materials. It is here that we find [...]
November 11, 2010 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm World Travel Market - London, UK / North Gallery Room 8 n the occasion of the International Year of Biodiversity and during this year’s World Travel Market, IUCN would like to invite you to join a discussion on “Nature conservation and tourism: how to make [...]
November 9, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Belize Tourism Board Booth #250b Supported by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), the United Nations Foundation (UN Foundation) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the GSTC is hosting a side event at the World Travel Market in London on November 9. The purpose of this event is [...]
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of World Tourism Day, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) invites businesses and individuals to harness the power of change of tourism. We are driven by the possibility of tourism to preserve the world’s travel and tourism destinations—so that our children and grandchildren can continue to enjoy all of [...]
The Fairmont Mayakoba, on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, is a tourist destination nestled in the heart of Riviera Maya. The hotel offers spectacular views of canals, lagoons, and mangrove forests, and also offers close access to Cozumel, Chichén Itzá, and beautiful beaches. But being a beautiful resort and a tourist destination was not [...]
GSTC Issues Call for Individuals and Industry to Commit to Sustainability; Announces New Global Board of Directors New York and Washington (September 27, 2010)—The Global Sustainable Tourism Council celebrates World Tourism Day announcing its new Board of Directors and inviting individuals to commit to sustainable tourism. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council leverages the power and [...]
The GSTC is committed to ensuring that sustainable tourism best practices are adopted and implemented by the industry and the traveling public. The Knowledge, Network, Education, and Training (KNET) Working Group is tasked with developing and identifying the best available tools and resources to facilitate the transition to sustainable practices. OBJECTIVES: Provide education and training [...]
Two leading initiatives launch effort to provide global sustainable tourism guidelines and international accreditation for travel industry to help protect the environment and support local communities. ASHINGTON DC, September 10, 2009 - The Partnership for Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria and the Sustainable Tourism Stewardship Council (STSC) announced today their official merger. The result will be [...]
Voluntary standards help travel suppliers around the world meet increasing consumer demand for products and services that will have positive effects on communities and the environment BARCELONA, October 6, 2008 - United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner joined the Rainforest Alliance, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization [...]
