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Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade: Reframing Responsible Travel This Holiday Season

In October 2025, the European Travel Commission (ETC) officially launched the “Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade” campaign at the Skift Transatlantic Summit in New York City. This initiative represents a pivotal shift in how responsible travel is communi...

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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
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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 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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Sustainable tourism starts with sustainable stays, so what does this look like in practice?

Across the city, a number of hotels have implemented measures that reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, and support local ecosystems. These properties illustrate the range of operational actions a hotel can take to advance sustainability.

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What does it take for a city to green its tourism?

According to Québec Cité - Québec City Tourism Official Website, the destination is now a signatory to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism and a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) — placing it among global citie...

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EU Sustainability Standards for Hotels, 2026 is Closer Than You Think

The European Union is introducing a new wave of sustainability requirements that will reshape the hotel industry starting 2026. These regulations aim to boost transparency, curb greenwashing, and standardize how hotels measure and communicate their ...

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EU Sustainability Standards for Hotels, 2026 is Closer Than You Think12 November 2025GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITEDNational & International Policy
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Insights and Practical Steps for Hoteliers from the Sustainable EU Tourism Programme

As 2025 draws to a close, the Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme is nearing its end. Over the past two years, the initiative has helped European destinations test new approaches to managing tourism sustainably: improv...

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