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 [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Private Course, held in Tokyo, Japan, from the 29th to the 31st of October 2025, sponsored by the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) for its employees, concluded successfully. Led by GSTC Trainer Dr. Mami Futagami, Professor Emeritus at Meijo University, the course was delivered in a structured learning environment [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training, sponsored by the Setouchi Tourism Authority, was completed, bringing together members of the organization for an engaging and insightful learning experience from September 17 to 19, 2025, in Okayama, Japan. The training, conducted by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), provided the Setouchi Tourism Authority team with a comprehensive [...]
- The GSTC Private Sustainable Tourism Training Course, sponsored by JTB Corp for their staff and held in Tokyo from August 27 to 29, 2025, concluded successfully. A total of 26 participants attended the training at JTB Corp’s headquarters. The training was led by GSTC Trainer Dr. Mami Futagami, Emeritus Professor at Meijo University, [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in Chiang Rai, Thailand, concluded on August 27, 2025, following two days of engaging learning and collaboration. Organized in partnership with Dasta Loei, the training brought together 30 participants committed to strengthening their knowledge of the GSTC Standards (previously known as GSTC Criteria), which serve [...]
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) successfully delivered a two-day Sustainable Tourism Training in Fiji on the 3rd and 4th of August 2025, hosted at the Marriott International Fiji. The course brought together 58 participants from across the region, representing hotels, destinations, government agencies, tour operators, and hospitality professionals committed [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course held in Innsbruck, Austria, came to a close on July 10, 2025, after two days of in-depth learning and exchange. Hosted at Wirtschaftskammer Tirol, the program took place from July 9 to July 10, 2025, bringing together a group of 15 participants committed to learning about [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training was conducted as part of an agreement between JTB and the Kyoto Branch of the Ryokan Hotel Federation in Kyoto, Japan, from July 7 to 9, 2025. GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, CEO of Daisetsuzan Experience, shared his knowledge and expertise along with Naomi Oiwa, GSTC’s Japan [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training, sponsored by the Organization for the Promotion of Tourism in Shikoku, was held in Marugame City, Kagawa, Japan, from July 3 to 5, 2025. Participants were mainly representatives from DMOs and tourism associations across Shikoku Island, bringing together a diverse group of professionals committed to advancing sustainable tourism practices [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held in Taiwan on July 3rd and 4th of 2025, at the E-Da Skylark Hotel, concluded successfully. Implemented by Sustainable Travel Taiwan, an authorized training partner of GSTC in the region, and co-organized by the Maolin National Scenic Area Headquarters and the Gain in Culture Studio. [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Course, held from April 23 to May 23, 2025, brought together Spanish-speaking professionals from across Latin America and the Caribbean to enhance their knowledge of sustainable tourism practices and explore practical strategies for implementation. Guided by GSTC Trainers Jorge Moller and Natalia Naranjo, the course unfolded as an engaging [...]
The GSTC-SUSRUR training, sponsored by the SUSRUR Project and held from March 12 to May 21, 2025, concluded with great success, in collaboration with GSTC Training Partner Green Evolution. Towards SUStainability and resilient scenarios for tourism SMEs in RUral & Remote Areas (SUSRUR), is a project funded by the European Commission, that aims to [...]
The Accessible and Inclusive Travel Online Course, held from April 14 to 18, 2025, brought together tourism professionals to enhance their knowledge of accessible and inclusive sustainable tourism practices. The training explored practical strategies for implementation, equipping participants with the tools to better serve travelers with disabilities and access needs. The course was led [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held on April 16-17, 2025, at the Mercure Jakarta Cikini, in partnership with Wise Steps Consulting (WSC), brought together professionals from Jakarta, Indonesia, to enhance their knowledge of sustainable tourism practices and explore practical strategies for implementation. Led by GSTC Trainer Mochamad Nalendra, who shared his knowledge and practical [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, held on April 09-11, 2025, at the Ixora Meeting Room, Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur, in partnership with Pan Pacific Hotel Group, brought together professionals from the hospitality sector to enhance their knowledge of sustainable tourism practices. Led by GSTC Trainer Kingston Khoo, who shared his knowledge and practical expertise, [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Online Course, held from March 24 to April 4, 2025, brought together professionals from the Bahamas to enhance their knowledge of sustainable tourism practices and explore practical strategies for implementation. Guided by GSTC Trainer CB Ramkumar and Co-trainer Michelle Janke, the course unfolded as an engaging journey into sustainable tourism. [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course, sponsored by Kobe University, was held with the participation of local and external tourism stakeholders and students from the Graduate School of Intercultural Studies at Kobe University. The course took place from March 18th to 20th, 2025, in Kannabe Kougen, located in Toyooka City, Hyogo, a region [...]
The first GSTC Sustainable MICE Online Course took place from March 17 to March 30, 2025, bringing together professionals from across the globe to explore how sustainability can be effectively integrated into the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. The course was led by GSTC Trainers Stephanie Lee and Julia Spangler, who shared [...]
Okinawa Prefecture sponsored the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training for their employees in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The training was held from the 22nd to the 24th of February, 2025. It was led by GSTC Trainer Kazuhiro Arai, Representative of Daisetsuzan Nature School, who shared his expertise with practical examples and valuable insights. [...]
The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course in French for stakeholders in French Polynesia was successfully conducted online. It was the second training in partnership with BY CONSULTING and HSF FORMATION (see first training here), and it was held between February 4 and 27, 2025, with a total of 38 participants completing the course. The training aimed [...]
