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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 [...]

14 01, 2026

Open Position: GSTC Marketing Manager

Stefi2026-01-14T23:46:22+08:001月 14th, 2026|

Overview The Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing market access benefits for businesses that achieve a meaningful degree of verified compliance with the GSTC Standards See the GSTC Marketing Manager Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities Market development of GSTC-Certified businesses • Translate certification into clear market-facing value propositions [...]

12 01, 2026

Open Position: GSTC Accreditation Compliance Manager

Stefi2026-01-12T21:28:19+08:001月 12th, 2026|

Overview The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is seeking an Accreditation Compliance Manager who will be responsible for conducting and overseeing accreditation assessments of certification bodies (CBs) against GSTC accreditation requirements. See the GSTC Accreditation Compliance Manager Job Description for full details. Roles & Responsibilities The position plays a central role in safeguarding the [...]

5 01, 2026

GSTC Launches Futures Lab for Sustainable Tourism

Stefi2026-01-05T14:34:32+08:001月 5th, 2026|

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has launched the GSTC Futures Lab for Sustainable Tourism, a new initiative aimed at strengthening the role of research, data, and evidence-based insights in advancing sustainable tourism globally. The Futures Lab has been established to support GSTC’s mission of increasing knowledge, understanding, and adoption of sustainable tourism practices. [...]

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 [...]

28 12, 2025

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Council (ISTC) Sign Training Partnership Agreement to Advance Sustainability Training in Indonesia

Stefi2025-12-29T14:00:53+08:0012月 28th, 2025|

In December 2025, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) signed a Training Partnership Agreement with the Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Council (ISTC), marking a new step forward in expanding access to sustainability training across Indonesia. ISTC, a quasi-governmental institution established by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism, leads national efforts to advance sustainable tourism through policy coordination, [...]

24 12, 2025

GSTC at the 2025 Chungcheongnam-do Sustainable Tourism Forum

Stefi2025-12-24T21:59:00+08:0012月 24th, 2025|

- The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) participated in the 2025 Chungcheongnam-do Sustainable Tourism Forum, held on the 17th of December 2025 in Gongju, Republic of Korea. The forum, organized by the Chungcheongnam-do Social Economy Support Center and The Korea Sustainable Tourism Network convened representatives from public institutions, tourism organisations, cooperatives, and industry stakeholders [...]

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, [...]

15 12, 2025

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Private Course in Miyazaki, Japan

Stefi2025-12-30T21:00:56+08:0012月 15th, 2025|

The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course was delivered in a private training session sponsored by the Hyuga and East Usuki Wide-Area Tourism Promotion Council for its employees and stakeholders, reinforcing the region’s commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism development. The training took place in Misato Town, adjacent to Hyuga City, Miyazaki, Japan, from 10 to [...]

10 12, 2025

GSTC Congratulates ‘Somerset Palace Seoul’ For Becoming Korea’s First Hotel to Obtain GSTC Certification

Stefi2025-12-10T18:10:27+08:0012月 10th, 2025|

Somerset Palace Seoul hotel, an affiliate of Shinyoung Group (Korea’s first-generation real estate developer) and operated by GSTC-Commited Member, The Ascott Limited, has become the first in the domestic hotel industry to obtain the GSTC Certification by Control Union, a GSTC-accredited Certification Body, in Korea. Somerset Palace Seoul held an official ‘GSTC Hotel Certificate [...]

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 [...]

9 12, 2025

GSTC at the 2025 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event in Sanya, Hainan, China

Stefi2025-12-10T17:03:18+08:0012月 9th, 2025|

- The GSTC participated in the 2025 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event, organised by the Sanya Tourism Board and supported by PATA. Held in Sanya, Hainan, China from the 18th to the 21st of November, under the theme “Coastal Tourism: Symbiosis and Development of Nature and Culture,” the event aimed to convene global tourism [...]

8 12, 2025

GSTC Chief Assurance Officer Dr. Mihee Kang, Joined the Regional Workshop on Promoting Green and Sustainable Tourism in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Stefi2025-12-08T18:56:42+08:0012月 8th, 2025|

- Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC Chief Assurance Officer, participated in the high-level Regional Workshop on Promoting Green and Sustainable Tourism, held from 24–26 November 2025 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. National and international guest speakers, private-sector representatives, development partners, national and international organizations, and approximately 250 participants from across the region also attended the ceremony, [...]

8 12, 2025

Dubrovnik and Tampere selected as 2026 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

Stefi2025-12-10T16:16:50+08:0012月 8th, 2025|

- The European Commission announced the 2026 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism, celebrating destinations leading in accessibility, sustainability, digitalization, and cultural heritage. Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Tampere (Finland) were selected as the winners of the EU’s 2026 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions, following a European Jury meeting held [...]

5 12, 2025

Lanzarote Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the First Charter for Sustainable Tourism and Honors GSTC Chair, Luigi Cabrini

Stefi2025-12-05T20:04:28+08:0012月 5th, 2025|

GSTC Member, Lanzarote hosted a full-day programme at Jameos del Agua on the 28th of November, bringing together government representatives, international organizations, and tourism professionals to reaffirm the relevance of the World Charter for Sustainable Tourism +30 within the framework of its ‘World Conference on Sustainable Tourism’, organized by the Cabildo of Lanzarote, with [...]

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 [...]