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15 01, 2026

Successful GSTC Destination Assessment in Phuket, Thailand

ane@gstcouncil.org2026-01-15T20:48:21+08:001月 15th, 2026|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination Assessment of Phuket took place between October 2024 and September 2025. It provided a comprehensive overview of the region’s sustainable tourism practices across four key pillars: Sustainable Management, Socio-economic Sustainability, Cultural Sustainability, and Environmental Sustainability. Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and a well-established tourism destination located in [...]

30 12, 2025

The GSTC Industry Standard Revision has concluded successfully

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-12-30T21:32:08+08:0012月 30th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the revision process for the GSTC Industry Standard for Hotels and Tour Operators, version 3. As a result, the previous single standard (GSTC Industry Standard), which included two sets of suggested performance indicators for hotels and tour operators, has now [...]

23 12, 2025

GSTC Academic Symposium 4th Edition – Call for Papers is now Open

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-12-23T20:33:38+08:0012月 23rd, 2025|

The 4th GSTC Academic Symposium will be held in Phuket, Thailand, on April 21st, just before the 2026 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference. This one-day in-person symposium convenes researchers, academics, and practitioners to engage in diverse dialogues on sustainability in tourism, following the same established methodology that has guided previous editions. The program brings together [...]

22 12, 2025

First GSTC Attraction Online Course opens in January 2026

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-12-22T20:49:20+08:0012月 22nd, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is announcing the launch of its very first training course dedicated to the tourism attractions industry: the GSTC Sustainable Attraction Online Course. The course will help businesses and organizations understand how to integrate sustainability into the development, management, and daily operations of tourist attractions. This inaugural course marks [...]

22 12, 2025

GSTC at the Smart and Sustainable Tourism Conference in Venice

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-12-22T20:40:20+08:0012月 22nd, 2025|

The international conference “Smart and Sustainable Tourism: Impacts, Approaches and Solutions” took place on 5 December 2025 at the IUAV University of Venice. The event was organised within the framework of the Interreg Italy–Croatia Program, co-funded by the European Union, and developed under the ADRIJO ROUTES project. The conference brought [...]

22 12, 2025

GSTC at the CETT Tourism Policy Dialogue

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-12-22T20:36:35+08:0012月 22nd, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the CETT Tourism Policy Dialogue, held on 3 December 2025 at the Hotel Universitari Alimara in Barcelona; a one-day event focused on climate change and its impact on tourism. The dialogue brought together national and international experts for a program that included keynote presentations, case studies, [...]

9 12, 2025

The Bahamas Strengthens Destination Stewardship with New Councils, in Partnership with GSTC

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-12-09T22:24:51+08:0012月 9th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (BMoTIA), a GSTC Member, celebrate the formation of the new Destination Stewardship Councils (DSCs) on the islands of Inagua and Andros (North Andros District) in October 2025. With the inclusion of the two latest Councils, The BMOTIA has successfully [...]

3 12, 2025

GSTC Congratulates Centara for Achieving Full Certification Across All Properties

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-12-03T20:48:30+08:0012月 3rd, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) congratulates Centara Hotels & Resorts for achieving full certification across all 42 of its properties worldwide. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Centara’s sustainability journey, demonstrating its commitment to responsible hospitality. Centara first aligned its internal sustainability framework, Centara EarthCare, with the GSTC Hotel Standard, the global [...]

3 12, 2025

GSTC2026 Global Conference Early bird registration is officially open

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-12-04T17:13:45+08:0012月 3rd, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has officially opened registration for the GSTC2026 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference, which will take place at Royal Phuket City Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town in Phuket, Thailand, from the 21st to the 24th of April, 2026. The Conference aims to bring together global leaders, industry professionals, [...]

2 10, 2025

Customized Sustainability Training: GSTC Launches Sustainability Training for RNT HOTELS Japan

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-10-02T16:25:47+08:0010月 2nd, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is developing and will launch a tailored Pre-Training Course on Sustainable Tourism for RNT HOTELS Co., Ltd, a Japanese hotel group operating more than 40 hotels throughout Japan under the Richmond Hotels and THE BASEMENT brands. This customized sustainability training is part of a broader multi-year training program [...]

26 09, 2025

GSTC Joins Guatemala’s Sustainable Tourism Bootcamps

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-11-25T21:50:12+08:009月 26th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) joined the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT) Sustainable Tourism Bootcamps, held across four key destinations in the country: Guatemala City, Antigua Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, and Retalhuleu. The workshops brought together more than 137 tourism stakeholders, local authorities, and community representatives. The goal was to strengthen local capacities to move toward [...]

16 09, 2025

GSTC at the International Summit on Sustainability and Environmental Innovation

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-11-25T21:51:23+08:009月 16th, 2025|

The International Summit on Sustainability and Environmental Innovation took place from September 9-11, 2025, in Bogota, Colombia. The Summit was composed of over 160 spaces offering experiences such as presentations, panels, TED talks, exhibitions, as well as entertainment, education, and experiences with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Experts, professionals and representatives from a multitude of industry [...]

15 09, 2025

GSTC and Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence Partner to Advance Sustainability in Cruise Tourism

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-09-15T21:00:20+08:009月 15th, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence aimed at strengthening sustainability in the cruise tourism sector. Through this collaboration, both organizations will promote the development and delivery of sustainable tourism experiences with a particular focus on tour operators and tour guides in [...]

12 09, 2025

GSTC at PHIST 2025

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-09-12T14:40:24+08:009月 12th, 2025|

PHIST 2025, held on 1 September at Angsana Laguna Phuket, marked its eighth edition with a record of 1,300 delegates. The event brought together the hospitality and tourism industry to address environmental sustainability and community engagement under the theme “Ideas, Inspiration & Innovation.” The event program [...]

11 09, 2025

Strengthening Sustainable Tourism in Argentina: GSTC’s Engagement in Education & Hospitality

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-09-11T22:46:56+08:009月 11th, 2025|

During the last week of August and the beginning of September 2025, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) carried out an extensive agenda in Buenos Aires and Iguazú, sharing knowledge and experiences through lectures, presentations, and workshops with universities, hotel and MICE professionals, and tourism stakeholders. The program highlighted the relevance of the GSTC [...]

11 09, 2025

The Yuluca Alliance Shares Perspectives on Regional Collaboration at GSTC2025 in Fiji

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-09-11T19:04:12+08:009月 11th, 2025|

On August 6, 2025, some of the Yuluca Alliance (AYLAC) representatives came together during the GSTC2025 Global Conference in Fiji for an informative meeting. The gathering, held on the first official day of the conference, brought together conference participants from across Latin America and the Caribbean to exchange perspectives and strengthen collaboration. Highlighting the [...]

8 09, 2025

Open position: GSTC Training Program Coordinator

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-09-08T15:59:26+08:009月 8th, 2025|

Overview The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) seeks a Training Program Coordinator. This role covers executing various operational and administrative functions. See the GSTC Training Program Coordinator Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date training materials and administrative documents, and contribute to identifying training systems and market information to [...]

3 09, 2025

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Tarvisio, Italy

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-09-03T14:03:20+08:009月 3rd, 2025|

Join the official GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Tarvisio, Italy, in collaboration with Etifor, organized by the GSTC Italy Working Group. The training will be held on September 25th and 26th, 2025. The course is a great opportunity to get to know fellow colleagues and sustainability practitioners, enrich your understanding of Sustainable Tourism, and [...]

2 09, 2025

GSTC at Guam Visitors Bureau Membership Meeting

ane@gstcouncil.org2025-09-02T21:14:54+08:009月 2nd, 2025|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Quarterly Membership Meeting, held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort and online for those unable to attend in person. Michelle Merfalen, Membership Committee Chair, did the opening remarks. The event provided updates to its members on [...]