The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is a global initiative
dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism practices around the world.
Momentum around this movement is growing. The GSTC is currently active
in all WTTO regions including Africa, the Americas, Middle East, and
East Asia and the Pacific.
Representing a diverse and global membership – including UN agencies, leading travel companies, hotels, country tourism boards and tour operators - the GSTC serves as the international body for promoting the increased knowledge, understanding and adoption of sustainable tourism practices.
The GSTC fosters sustainable tourism through the adoption of
universal sustainable tourism principles; compiling, adapting and
creating the tools and training to engage in sustainable tourism
practices; and increasing the demand for sustainable tourism products
and services.