GSTC in Practice: How GCSTIMES Helps Hotels Meet Section D
GCSTIMES outlines how their sustainable key cards, amenity kits, and packaging help hotels comply with GSTC Section D environmental requirements.
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GCSTIMES Eco-Crafted Pens for a New Ritual in Sustainable Luxury
GCSTIMES eco-crafted pen collection is designed for hotels and resorts seeking simple, thoughtful, and sustainable guest amenities.
Wooden Key Cards with Character: A New Option for Hotels
In a fast-paced world, travelers often arrive at hotels carrying the weight of busy flights, overflowing inboxes, and unexpected delays. Recognizing the power of small moments to transform a guest’s experience, GCSTIMES has introduced a charming solution: a wooden key card shaped like a playful cat, designed to evoke smiling from the very first touch.
Three Sustainability Blind Spots You Can Tackle in 2026
By late 2025, most hotels have have done the visible work: LEDs, towel reuse, refillables, less plastic. But the biggest impacts may still sit out of sight in how we build, furnish, supply, and host. From a supplier’s lens (GCSTIMES), three blind spots now matter most:
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.
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 cities working toward a more responsible tourism future.
Black Wood, Bold Designs: Elevating the Key Card Experience
Forget the boring plastic rectangle. You know the one, it gets lost in a pocket and feels disposable. Your guests, the ones paying a premium for an unforgettable stay, deserve more than a forgettable access tool. We heard the whispers from the world's most luxurious hospitality providers, and we're answering with something that doesn't just open doors, it starts conversations: our Black Wood Key Cards.
The First Touchpoint is the Most Telling
Some details whisper. Others change the way a place is remembered. In high-end hospitality, the key card has evolved from a necessity into a small but unmistakable signal of taste. Sleek isn’t enough anymore—guests recognize materials, tactility, intention. A card that feels considered in the hand sends the same message as a beautifully curated suite: nothing here is standard.
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 environmental impact.
When fashion meets hospitality with sustainability intentionally written into the design brief, what actually happens?
Aman partnered with Kim Jones to create a 35-piece capsule for Aman’s global resorts; Vogue Business reports the collection places sustainability at its core and forms part of Aman’s broader strategy to extend from hospitality into a lifestyle brand, offering versatile, climate-adaptive resort wear intended for use during stays and beyond.
GCSTIMES × SGS Strategic Cooperation on Carbon Management and Green Hotel Supply Innovation
On November 7, at the 8th China International Import Expo, SGS, the globally recognized testing, inspection and certification organization, officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with GCSTIMES, a leading provider of hotel supplies and integrated solutions.
Rethinking the Hotel Key Card: The Sustainable Shift Starts Here
Sustainability is no longer a niche demand, it’s a decisive business advantage. According to Booking.com, 43% of travelers are willing to pay more for accommodations with sustainable certifications. Yet one of hospitality’s most common items, the plastic key card, remains a hidden environmental offender.
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: improving resource efficiency, engaging local communities, and strengthening resilience to climate and market pressures. While designed for destinations, many of its findings are directly relevant to hotels and other accommodation providers.
A Quick Look at The European Commission’s Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme
Tourism is at a crossroads. How will European destinations manage growth while reducing environmental and social impact?
Stepping into Sustainable Comfort with GCSTIMES Eco-Luxury Slippers
From the sun-drenched shores of the South to the refined tranquility of the North, a new wave of sustainable comfort is transforming the hospitality experience. Our eco-conscious slippers, crafted with soft, breathable cotton velour or pearl cotton uppers, and paired with naturally derived linen or sugarcane soles, are designed to make every guest feel perfectly at home, wherever they stay.
A Quick Look at Penang Green Hotel Programme and its Green Hotel Programme
As a sustainable hotel supplier serving the global hospitality industry, we’re always curious about how different destinations are embracing sustainability. This time, we’re turning our focus to Southeast Asia and particularly, the inspiring work of the Penang Green Council (PGC) and its Green Hotel Programme in Malaysia.
Do you believe that family-friendly hospitality and sustainability can thrive together?
Do you believe that family-friendly hospitality and sustainability can thrive together?
Ever thought about combining family fun with planet-friendly purpose?
70% of parents say they prioritise educational experiences when planning family trips (Zipdo). And when children take part in environmental education programmes, they don’t just learn, as they inspire their families to adopt more sustainable habits too.
Now is near the end of 2025, and how is your sustainability journey progressing?
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on where the hospitality industry stands in its sustainability commitments. Let’s look back at insights from Booking.com’s 10th annual “Travel & Sustainability” report. The findings reveal a clear shift: travellers are more informed, intentional, and expect visible action.
A Quick Look at Government-Led Sustainability Programs in Tourism
Around the world, governments are taking the lead in driving sustainability within the tourism and hospitality industry — setting standards, rewarding innovation, and shaping a greener future for travel.