STMS recognized by the GSTC Destination Criteria
Sustainable Tourism Management Standards fully recognized as equivalent to the GSTC Destination Criteria (GSTC-D)
Office of Tourism Capacity Development, DASTA, has successfully adjusted the standard titles “Sustainable Tourism Management Standard (STMS)” in compliance with changes introduced with the release of the GSTC Destination Criteria (GSTC-D) in December 2019 or GSTC Destination Criteria 2.0. Therefore, DASTA’s STMS standard has achieved Recognition by the GSTC as the GSTC Assurance Panel has fully recognized STMS as equivalent to the GSTC Destination Criteria (GSTC-D) at its meeting of 14th September 2021. The objective of the STMS is for being used as a guideline for sustainable tourism management and the geographic coverage is Thailand.
Achieving the GSTC-Recognized status means that this sustainable tourism standard has been reviewed by GSTC technical experts and the GSTC Assurance Panel and deemed equivalent to the GSTC Destination Criteria for sustainable tourism. Thought GSTC Recognition does not ensure the reliability of the process, the set of standards used to certify includes the minimum elements to ensure sustainability. The purpose of the GSTC programs is to reward genuine practitioners of sustainable tourism, which in turn builds confidence and credibility with consumers. GSTC Recognized is a designation that GSTC places on standards for sustainable travel and tourism. Having been certified by GSTC, DASTA, as the leader of sustainable tourism in Thailand, will continue its various efforts to promote and develop sustainable tourism for the better future of tourism industry in Thailand.
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