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Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a not-for profit association that is internationally acclaimed for acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. The Association provides aligned advocacy, insightful research and innovative events to its member organisations, comprising 95 government, state and city tourism bodies, 25 international airlines and airports, 108 hospitality organisations, 72 educational institutions, and hundreds of travel industry companies in Asia Pacific and beyond.

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) establishes and manages the GSTC Standards, the global sustainable standards (formerly known as the GSTC Criteria). There are currently six sets: The GSTC Destination Standard for public policy-makers and destination managers, the GSTC Hotel Standard for hotels and accommodations, the GSTC Tour Operator Standard, the GSTC MICE Standard for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions, the GSTC Attraction Standard for tourist attractions such as theme parks, museums, and national parks, and the GSTC Food and Beverage Standard for food and beverage businesses operating in the tourism sector. These are the guiding principles and minimum requirements that any tourism business or destination should aspire to reach in order to protect and sustain the world’s natural and cultural resources while ensuring tourism meets its potential as a tool for conservation and poverty alleviation. The GSTC Standards form the foundation for GSTC’s assurance role for Certification Bodies that certify hotels/accommodations, tour operators, and destinations as having sustainable policies and practices in place. GSTC does not directly certify any products or services but provides accreditation to those that do. GSTC is an independent and neutral USA-registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that represents a diverse and global membership, including national and provincial governments, leading travel companies, hotels, tour operators, NGOs, individuals, and communities – all striving to achieve best practices in sustainable tourism. The GSTC is an ISEAL Community Member, a Stakeholder Member of the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, and an Associate Member of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).