The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has introduced a tailored, co-branded online training course focused on sustainable hospitality, as part of its ongoing partnership with package holiday provider, EasyJet Holidays.
This self-paced course is exclusively available to EasyJet Holidays’ hotel partners, providing a valuable opportunity to deepen their commitment to sustainability.
Specifically designed for hospitality and accommodation professionals, the training provides practical insights into implementing sustainability practices that align with the GSTC Hotel Standard and EasyJet Holidays’ ESG strategy, Holiday Better.
The course features expert presentations, useful resources, and real-life industry examples and lessons, ensuring a rich and actionable learning experience. Additionally, the checklist provided in the course will allow participants to see where they are currently against the GSTC Hotel Standard and set short-term, medium-term and long-term goals.
Participants will be able to enhance their operational and strategic approaches to sustainability by gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate responsible practices into all facets of hotel management.
One of the key purposes of this course is to support EasyJet Holidays’ hotel partners in meeting global sustainability standards and achieving certification. This tailored, dedicated course is designed to fulfil that purpose and is exclusively available to their hotel partners.
Randy Durband, CEO of GSTC, commented: “Training and education each play a distinct role in advancing real sustainability in the hospitality sector. Education builds awareness and understanding of holistic sustainability via the GSTC Standards, while training equips professionals with the practical skills needed to apply those standards effectively. Through this partnership with easyJet holidays, we focus on both, helping hotel professionals turn knowledge into action. Collaborations like this are essential for scaling positive change across the industry and building a more sustainable future for all.”
Matt Callaghan, Chief Operating Officer at EasyJet Holidays said: “We’re proud to be, once again, partnering with the GSTC on this tailored online training course, curated with our brilliant hotel partners in mind.
“Education is a key pillar of our sustainability strategy, Holiday Better, and following the overwhelming response we’ve seen previously to the first phase of training in partnership with the GSTC, we’re confident that this course will be hugely beneficial in helping hotels create a more sustainable operation. We look forward to seeing even more of our hotel partners joining our Certified Sustainable range, and in turn being able to create better holiday choices for our customers.”
Through this initiative, GSTC and EasyJet Holidays aim to empower EasyJet Holidays’ hotel partners to take meaningful steps towards sustainable tourism, supporting a responsible future for the industry.
