Comments for GTSC - Global Sustainable Tourism Council http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog Mainstreaming sustainable tourism Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on The Importance of Making Travel Destinations More Sustainable by Sustainable Saturdays | April 21, 2012 | Net Impact Los Angeles: part of a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=504#comment-1327 Sustainable Saturdays | April 21, 2012 | Net Impact Los Angeles: part of a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:15:00 +0000 http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=504#comment-1327 [...] The Importance of Making Travel Destinations More Sustainable [...] [...] The Importance of Making Travel Destinations More Sustainable [...]

]]> Comment on The Importance of Making Travel Destinations More Sustainable by Clenira http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=504#comment-1289 Clenira Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:51:20 +0000 http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=504#comment-1289 excellent article. very interesting to read. i really love to read such a nice article. thanks! keep rocking. excellent article. very interesting to read. i really love to read such a nice article. thanks! keep rocking.

]]> Comment on The Future of Sustainable Tourism: Q&A with Erika Harms of GSTC by Bloggers Retained as Social Media Strategists for the U.N. Global Sustainable Tourism Council - Travelllll.com http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=484#comment-1231 Bloggers Retained as Social Media Strategists for the U.N. Global Sustainable Tourism Council - Travelllll.com Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:01:09 +0000 http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=484#comment-1231 [...] the GSTC and sustainable tourism here: Global Sustainable Tourism Standards Set at ITB Berlin and The Future of Sustainable Tourism: Q&A with Erika Harms of GSTC.]Cornering the Uncornered MarketHere then, are Audrey and Dan’s answers to my questions on [...] [...] the GSTC and sustainable tourism here: Global Sustainable Tourism Standards Set at ITB Berlin and The Future of Sustainable Tourism: Q&A with Erika Harms of GSTC.]Cornering the Uncornered MarketHere then, are Audrey and Dan’s answers to my questions on [...]

]]> Comment on The Value of Standards by maitree buddhawong http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=440#comment-1205 maitree buddhawong Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:34:39 +0000 http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=440#comment-1205 Now I work at tourism and sport Ministry,Thailand I interest in Tourism Certification.I learn a lot from your website....Thanks maitree Now I work at tourism and sport Ministry,Thailand I interest in Tourism Certification.I learn a lot from your website….Thanks
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]]> Comment on The GSTC Process: A Balancing Act by peyton real http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=451#comment-1192 peyton real Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:32:04 +0000 http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=451#comment-1192 hello my name is Peyton Real and i am a hospitality student at the university of North Texas. i have chosen to do a project about panama and this is the organization i chose Sustainable Tourism to Energize Bocas del Toro. the following questions i have here are in order for me to write a paper about your area. please take the time to help me find out more information. Introduction: Description of Program/mission ii. Needs Assessment of the Region  What are the sustainability issues in the region this program serves? Keep in mind ALL areas of the three pillars/triple bottom line.   iii. Main Components/Requirements of the Program iv. Current Success of the Program  Include two examples of organizations that have followed its principles or achieved its certification and why they are important ‐OR‐ address the range or variety of programs that have participated in the Program. The basic point of this section is to find out if this program is attracting participation and who is participating.   v. Analysis & Evaluation of the Program  What, if any, impact does the Program have on the needs of this area?  Is there any economic benefit to companies for following the efforts of the Program? Will this certification attract the company’s target market?  Are there any other types of benefits for companies to participate in the Program?  What are some of the challenges for the Program? E.g. legal issues, potential negative impacts, cultural issues, etc. hello my name is Peyton Real and i am a hospitality student at the university of North Texas. i have chosen to do a project about panama and this is the organization i chose Sustainable Tourism to Energize Bocas del Toro. the following questions i have here are in order for me to write a paper about your area. please take the time to help me find out more information.
Introduction: Description of Program/mission
ii. Needs Assessment of the Region
 What are the sustainability issues in the region this program serves? Keep in mind ALL
areas of the three pillars/triple bottom line.  
iii. Main Components/Requirements of the Program
iv. Current Success of the Program
 Include two examples of organizations that have followed its principles or achieved its
certification and why they are important ‐OR‐ address the range or variety of programs that have participated in the Program. The basic point of this section is to
find out if this program is attracting participation and who is participating.  
v. Analysis & Evaluation of the Program
 What, if any, impact does the Program have on the needs of this area?
 Is there any economic benefit to companies for following the efforts of the Program?
Will this certification attract the company’s target market?
 Are there any other types of benefits for companies to participate in the Program?
 What are some of the challenges for the Program? E.g. legal issues, potential negative
impacts, cultural issues, etc.

]]> Comment on The Future of Sustainable Tourism: Q&A with Erika Harms of GSTC by Sustainable Tourism and GSTC: One of Our New Projects | Uncornered Market http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=484#comment-1178 Sustainable Tourism and GSTC: One of Our New Projects | Uncornered Market Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:31:55 +0000 http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=484#comment-1178 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on GSTC Board Candidate: Damian Bell by Martha Honey http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=380#comment-25 Martha Honey Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:04:42 +0000 http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=380#comment-25 Damain would make a superb member of the GSTC. I have known him for years, most intimately when he worked on the ground in helping to organize the 2008 Travelers' Philanthropy Conference in ARusha, Tanzania. He was marvelous - dependable, imaginative, worked well with Tanzanian colleagues and employees, thoughtful,and unafraid in taking tough stands around responsible tourism, even if these were not popular with some of the big NGOs and tour operators. His vision and commitment is always about bringing benenfits to local communities. He has helped build the Asilia network of small responsble safari camps and beach lodges and he is now working to create the first certification system and ecotourism society in Tanzania. He has been hands on as a businessman, has created philanthroppy foundations, and has run NGOs. I can't think of a better candidate from Africa for the GSTC. Damain would make a superb member of the GSTC. I have known him for years, most intimately when he worked on the ground in helping to organize the 2008 Travelers’ Philanthropy Conference in ARusha, Tanzania. He was marvelous – dependable, imaginative, worked well with Tanzanian colleagues and employees, thoughtful,and unafraid in taking tough stands around responsible tourism, even if these were not popular with some of the big NGOs and tour operators. His vision and commitment is always about bringing benenfits to local communities. He has helped build the Asilia network of small responsble safari camps and beach lodges and he is now working to create the first certification system and ecotourism society in Tanzania. He has been hands on as a businessman, has created philanthroppy foundations, and has run NGOs. I can’t think of a better candidate from Africa for the GSTC.

]]> Comment on GSTC Board Candidate: Zachary Rabinor by Brad Nahill http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=393#comment-24 Brad Nahill Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:54:55 +0000 http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=393#comment-24 Zach would make a great GSTC board member. His support and advice as a member of the advisory board of SEE Turtles has been critical to our success and understanding of how the tourism industry works and how to engage with tour operators to support conservation efforts of endangered species. Zach would make a great GSTC board member. His support and advice as a member of the advisory board of SEE Turtles has been critical to our success and understanding of how the tourism industry works and how to engage with tour operators to support conservation efforts of endangered species.

]]> Comment on GSTC Board Candidate: Zachary Rabinor by Todd Melcher http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=393#comment-23 Todd Melcher Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:49:21 +0000 http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=393#comment-23 As someone who Depends on tourism, specifically Eco-tourism for a living, I can say that Zach Rabinor would make an extraordinary addition to the GSTC. He has fought for Mexico when Mexican tourism really needed it and he has made a difference. If I didn't have so much respect for him, I would try to dissuade you from taking him for fear of him no longer having the time and energy to be the tireless advocate for sustainable tourism we have come to count on. Sincerely, Todd Melcher As someone who Depends on tourism, specifically Eco-tourism for a living, I can say that Zach Rabinor would make an extraordinary addition to the GSTC. He has fought for Mexico when Mexican tourism really needed it and he has made a difference. If I didn’t have so much respect for him, I would try to dissuade you from taking him for fear of him no longer having the time and energy to be the tireless advocate for sustainable tourism we have come to count on.

Sincerely,

Todd Melcher

]]> Comment on GSTC Board Candidate: Judy Kepher-Gona by Judy Kepher-Gona http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=349#comment-21 Judy Kepher-Gona Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:01:15 +0000 http://new.gstcouncil.org/blog/?p=349#comment-21 Central to the concept of sustainable tourism are livelihoods of communities living in pristine and undisturbed areas where tourism thrives. without paying attention to their livelihoods and planning with them, achieving the benchmarks of sustainability could be a challenge. Over the last five years we have put more effort in working with livelihood and cultural benchmarks of sustainability in creating sustainable destinations in kenya. The outcomes are overwhelmingly positive. it is emerging that empowering host communities through dialogue is the best way to advocate for sustainable tourism. we call it "community voicing". environmental management systems and all are great, but they get better when domesticated enough to give meaning to daily challenges of life. Central to the concept of sustainable tourism are livelihoods of communities living in pristine and undisturbed areas where tourism thrives. without paying attention to their livelihoods and planning with them, achieving the benchmarks of sustainability could be a challenge. Over the last five years we have put more effort in working with livelihood and cultural benchmarks of sustainability in creating sustainable destinations in kenya. The outcomes are overwhelmingly positive. it is emerging that empowering host communities through dialogue is the best way to advocate for sustainable tourism. we call it “community voicing”. environmental management systems and all are great, but they get better when domesticated enough to give meaning to daily challenges of life.

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