We know many of our hotel partners want to run their properties more sustainably, and we’re keen to support them on their journey to earn sustainability certifications. It’s for this reason that we’ve joined forces with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to offer a group of our hotel partners in Spain, Greece, and Turkey the chance to complete the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course. 

This course, available in multiple languages, equips hotel staff with comprehensive knowledge about the GSTC criteria and sustainable tourism practices, and provides a fantastic foundation for the partners to then go on to achieve GSTC recognised certifications. This in turn provides our customers with more sustainable accommodation choices (SDG 9). 

The GSTC criteria take a holistic approach to sustainability, including topics such as waste, water and energy management, as well as social and cultural factors that ensure workers have equal opportunities and pay (SDG5), and that the organisation takes tangible steps to support the local community (SDG 11). The training course educates hotel partners on the GSTC criteria and the importance of engagement with sustainability. 

Keep an eye out for our ever-growing range of certified hotels.