The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) criteria have been developed and revised to comply with the ISEAL Alliance standard-setting code of conduct.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria will be revised again in 2024 to provide guidance on international norms in developing up-to-date and relevant global sustainability standards.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) criteria were developed to provide an understanding of sustainable tourism as a foundation for certifying a destination’s sustainability.