Skip to main content
European Union flag
EU Tourism Platform

Global Tourism Leaders Unite to Forge Sustainable Travel Solutions at Tbilisi Conference

News

02 October 2025

Global Tourism Leaders Unite to Forge Sustainable Travel Solutions at Tbilisi Conference

Adventure tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

+42 more

Login / create an account to be able to react

Person paragliding on the mountain cliff

In September 2025, Tbilisi hosted the 7th International Conference on Sustainable Tourism, where global leaders discussed how established standards are critical in shaping the future of travel. The event highlighted the importance of international collaboration in creating sustainable tourism practices that benefit destinations, communities, and travelers alike.

Publishing org

Travel And Tour World

Related Organisation(s)

Georgian Tourism Association

Topics
Geographical descriptors

EU-27

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

Cluster Organisations

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Notified Bodies

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Social Economy Entity

Trade Unions

Other

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • Tourism strategies

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

Share

Held on September 22, 2025, in Tbilisi, Georgia, the "Standards in Tourism 2025" conference brought together prominent figures from the global tourism sector to address the future of sustainable travel. Hosted by the Georgian Tourism Association, the event focused on adopting the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's standards to ensure long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainability across destinations.

Key speakers, including GSTC Board Member Koko Tang and local government representatives, emphasized the critical role of shared frameworks and community involvement in shaping resilient tourism models. The conference underscored the need for continuous commitment to sustainability in hospitality and tour operations, highlighting that such efforts contribute positively to both the environment and local economies.

We recommend diving deeper into the insights shared by following the link provided on the left-hand side of the platform.

#Sustainable tourism #Sustainable destinations #Responsible travel #Green hospitality #Destination management #Climate-friendly tourism practices

Rating
No votes yet

Comments (0)

Related content

See also

-
Comment
0
  • News
  • 06 May 2025

Explore our May article on unbalanced tourism

Discover the impacts of unbalanced tourism growth in Europe and explore strategies for sustainable tourism governance in our latest article.
Categories
Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism Ecotourism +64 more
-
Comment
0
  • News
  • 28 Aug 2025

Last Call! Share Your Thoughts on the EU Tourism Platform

Don't miss your chance to share your thoughts and recommendations on the EU Tourism Platform! Whether you're registered on the EU Tourism platform or not...
Categories
Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism Ecotourism +64 more