Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus
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Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus

Tourism reaffirmed its growing role in global climate action at COP30, building on the momentum from COP29. Over two dedicated Tourism Thematic Days (19–20 November), UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Brazil convened a broad range of tourism...

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Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus 4 December 2025UN TourismNational & International Policy
Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus
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GSTC in Practice: How We Support Hotels in Presenting Cultural Heritage & Local Culture in Meaningful, Responsible, and Traceable Ways

GSTC Section C recognizes that sustainability goes beyond the environment, as it includes protecting cultural heritage, strengthening local identity, and ensuring respectful guest–community engagement. Hotels are required to show how they interact w...

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GSTC in Practice: How We Support Hotels in Presenting Cultural Heritage & Local Culture in Meaningful, Responsible, and Traceable Ways27 November 2025GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITEDNational & International Policy
GSTC in Practice: How We Support Hotels in Presenting Cultural Heritage & Local Culture in Meaningful, Responsible, and Traceable Ways
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Global Aviation and Travel & Tourism Leaders Call for Strengthened International Cooperation at COP30

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and a coalition of leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30 calling on go...

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Global Aviation and Travel & Tourism Leaders Call for Strengthened International Cooperation at COP3026 November 2025WTTCNational & International Policy
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GSTC in Practice: How GCSTIMES Supports Hotels in Building a Sustainable Procurement System

As hotels advance toward GSTC standards, procurement becomes more than purchasing, as it becomes governance. The section A1 and A2 set expectations for hotels to formalize responsible purchasing processes, ensure compliant suppliers, and maintain tr...

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GSTC in Practice: How GCSTIMES Supports Hotels in Building a Sustainable Procurement System26 November 2025GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITEDNational & International Policy
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GSTC in Practice: How GCSTIMES Helps Hotels Meet Section D

Last week, we took a quick look at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and why it matters for hotels advancing environmental performance and responsible operations. This week, GCSTIMES is diving deeper into how we help hoteliers demonstrat...

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GSTC in Practice: How GCSTIMES Helps Hotels Meet Section D25 November 2025GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITEDNational & International Policy
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European destinations endorse Reykjavík declaration to put communities at the heart of Europe’s tourism future
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European destinations endorse Reykjavík declaration to put communities at the heart of Europe’s tourism future

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has today presented the Reykjavík Declaration “Tourism for Europe, Europe for Tourism”, a joint commitment by its 35 member national tourism organisations to place communities and residents at the heart of Europe...

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European destinations endorse Reykjavík declaration to put communities at the heart of Europe’s tourism future21 November 2025European Travel Commission (ETC)National & International Policy
European destinations endorse Reykjavík declaration to put communities at the heart of Europe’s tourism future
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AH&LA President & CEO Testifies Before Congress; Calls on Members to Bolster Travel and Tourism Sector

Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade to emphasize the central role hotels play in the U.S. econ...

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AH&LA President & CEO Testifies Before Congress; Calls on Members to Bolster Travel and Tourism Sector21 November 2025AH&LANational & International Policy
AH&LA President & CEO Testifies Before Congress; Calls on Members to Bolster Travel and Tourism Sector