GSTC Criteria for food and beverage service providers in tourism opens for public consultation

January 3, 2025

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has opened the first public consultation for its Criteria for Food Service Providers in Tourism.

Open until 3rd March 2025, the GSTC is inviting professionals and practitioners in the F&B sector are invited to share insights during this first public consultation phase.

The GSTC Criteria for Food & Beverage Service Providers in Tourism includes four sections:

Section A (Demonstrate effective sustainable management);
Section B (Maximise social and economic benefits to the local community and minimise negative impacts);
Section C (Maximise benefits to cultural heritage and minimise negative impacts)
Section D (Maximise benefits to the environment and minimise negative impacts).

Click here for the draft of the new Criteria.

In partnership with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), the GSTC announced in August its plans to expand the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainable tourism, by developing a new set specifically for tourism-related food service providers.

These forthcoming criteria will establish global sustainability standards tailored to the unique needs of food & beverage service providers within the tourism industry.

With the development of the new criteria, the GSTC will add a new training program related to sustainability in restaurants and tourism food service providers, expanding its renowned Sustainable Tourism Training Program.

After the first public consultation period is over, a compiling and revision will be made which will be reviewed during the feasibility assessment followed by drafting revisions as needed.

Click here to participate in the 1st Public Consultation of the GSTC Criteria for Food & Beverage Service Providers in Tourism.

Submissions can be made up to 3rd March 2025.

Image credit: Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

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