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Global Sustainable Tourism Council Seeking Input on Guidelines for Destinations

Criteria for Sustainable Destination

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has announced the release of their Criteria for Destinations. The criteria are a set of guiding principles and performance indicators designed to lead destination managers, communities, and businesses on a path to sustainability: maximizing social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits while minimizing negative impacts. The Destination Criteria complement the existing GSTC Criteria for Hotels and Tour Operators.

 

The GSTC is inviting industry stakeholders to participate in the public consultation period by filling out this survey: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/876118/GSTC-Destination-Criteria-Consultation-2012-English by June 2, 2012.

 

Visit California Joins Global Destination Alliance International Council of Tourism Partners

From the Pacific Ocean to canyon national parks, from the hills of San Francisco to the bustle of Los Angeles, from happy San Diego to glitzy Hollywood, when you think California, you think of vacations and adventures. In the world of tourism, California is one of the greatest and most renowned global destinations on Earth.

 

"We're extremely thrilled to welcome Visit California as a new destination alliance to ICTP [International Council of Tourism Partners]," said Juergen Thomas Steinmetz, Chairman of ICTP, "This is an important commitment for the Golden State and for the general growth of their tourism industry. California leads the world with many examples of their various programs for environmental protection and the importance the state gives to tourism."