25/09/2026
Founded in 2007 by the Rainforest Alliance, UNEP, the UN Foundation and UNWTO alongside a coalition of 32 tourism partners, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) sets the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism. As an independent, non-profit organisation with staff and volunteers across all six populated continents, GSTC manages six sustainability standards, covering hotels, tour operators, destinations, attractions, MICE venues and food & beverage businesses, built around four pillars.
Sustainable management, socioeconomic impacts, cultural impacts and environmental impacts. Rather than certifying businesses directly, GSTC accredits the Certification Bodies that do, working to be an agent of change that grows knowledge, adoption and demand for sustainable tourism practices worldwide.
We're proud to work with the GSTC team as they help set the global bar for what responsible travel looks like.
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