PATA Names Yeji Cho 2025 Face of the Future Grand Winner and Honours Three Rising Tourism Innovators

(IN SHORT) PATA’s 2025 Face of the Future Award recognized Yeji Cho of the Korea Tourism Organization as Grand Winner for her leadership in accessible and cooperative tourism initiatives. Three additional honourees—Poornaka Delpachitra of Intrepid Travel (sustainability), Dr. Bella Vongvisitsin of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (strategic management) and Nikhil Jeet of DDP Group (leadership)—were celebrated… Read the full news article

Six Senses Earns Prestigious GSTC Certification for Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability

Highest level of accreditation awarded to Six Senses properties following comprehensive process to underscore the brand’s exemplary commitment to sustainability. (IN SHORT) Six Senses has achieved the highest level of sustainability certification from Control Union, verifying its commitment to reducing environmental impacts, enhancing cultural heritage, and supporting local communities. The certification follows an extensive audit,… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Spearheading Eco-Friendly Travel Initiatives

Building Relationships and Connections through Movement and Contributing to Social Solutions (IN SHORT) On September 1, 2023, Japan Airlines (JAL) made history by becoming the first airline group worldwide to join The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), a body dedicated to establishing and overseeing global standards for sustainable tourism. Through a strategic partnership with Sakura… Read the full news article

Sustainable tourism cooperation between Global Sustainable Tourism Council and Pacific Asia Travel Association

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce a partnership as undersigned in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), a not-for-profit trade membership association headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. PATA Chief Executive Officer Martin Craigs and GSTC Board Member Guy Chester signed the… Read the full news article