Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nThe GSTC<\/strong> is an independent and non-profit organization that has developed the third party reference standards for the two Certificates of Sustainable Tourism (GSTC C-HTO and GSTC CD). The latter, recognized worldwide and valid for 3 years, allows tourist facilities and destinations to demonstrate their commitment to implementing and promoting a sustainable management system from governance, environmental, economic and social points of view.<\/p>\nSince June 24 2019, Valsugana is the first tourist destination in Italy to have obtained the destination certificate for sustainable tourism according to these standards<\/strong>. The GSTC sustainability certification is not a simple goal but underlines the commitment of this destination that is developing, according to international criteria, a conscious and quality tourist offer.<\/p>\nOur contribution<\/strong><\/p>\nOur tourism experts worked together with the Valsugana Tourism Board<\/strong> to offer the methodological support that led to the Certification. In particular, our team supported the Tourim Board during the following activities:<\/p>\n\n- Preliminary study of the requirements of the standard;<\/li>\n
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- Drafting of the certification dossier;<\/li>\n
- Support in the audit phase;<\/li>\n
- Monitoring of the activities necessary to maintain the certification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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