Business kicks off the global sustainable tourism conference ‘GSTC 2026’ in Phuket, April 21-24
Business kicks off the global sustainable tourism conference ‘GSTC 2026’ in Phuket, April 21-24 — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 (GSTC 2026) officially opened in Phuket on April 22, bringing together 600 international delegates at the Royal Phuket City Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town. The event, running from April 21 to 24, is hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and features senior officials including Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul and GSTC Chair Luigi Cabrini.
Focus on Sustainable Practices and Global Collaboration
GSTC 2026 centers on three main themes: Sustainable Hospitality, Resilient Cities & Communities, and Carrying Capacity & Visitor Distribution Management. The conference aims to strengthen Thailand’s leadership in sustainable tourism and align national standards with international benchmarks.
Key activities include a welcome dinner at Blue Elephant Phuket, panel discussions on climate adaptation, disaster recovery, and waste management in hotels, as well as workshops on responsible resource use and inclusive economic participation. A post-conference tour on April 24 will showcase local community, marine, and environmental conservation efforts.
Organizers have implemented sustainability measures such as calculating and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions, minimizing paper and plastic usage, and using recyclable materials. Each attendee will contribute to reforestation through a tree-planting initiative with Reforest, supporting ecosystem restoration in Phuket.
Source: https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/business/1230678
