A cooperation protocol was signed between our University and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). At the signing ceremony in Istanbul, GSTC Board Chair Randy Durband (whose organization sets the most important independent global standards for sustainable tourism), Asia Director Dr. Mihee Kang, and our University’s Board of Trustees Coordinator Funda Aktan expressed their wishes for the cooperation to benefit both parties.
Under this agreement, both institutions have decided to enhance their collaboration through joint research and development projects, training programs, and community engagement and awareness activities. Following inter-institutional discussions, our University has been designated by GSTC as the sole authorized organization in Turkey to provide Professional Sustainable Tourism Training (ST), Hotel Training (SHC), and certification programs.
