Global Sustainable Tourism Council Attended the 16th SICTED Forum in Córdoba, Spain, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The 16th edition of the Sicted Forum took place on March 12th and 13th, 2024, in Córdoba, Spain. This year’s forum, titled “A Step Further in Sicted: Towards the Sustainable and Digital Transformation of Tourist Destinations,” gathered more than 150 industry professionals to foster discussions, network, and exchange best practices within the tourism sector.

Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, was present at the event and participated in the panel discussion titled: “Governance, sustainability, accessibility, technology, and innovation for the transformation of businesses and tourist destinations”, which was moderated by Cintia García, Tourism Technician, Promotion, Programs, and Tourist Quality at the Territorial Delegation of Granada, along with: 

• Carlos Domínguez, who handles Institutional Relations at Ilunion.
• José Ángel Valderrama, Manager of New Technologies at AENOR.
• Tono Franco, the Director of Visit Valencia.
• Fernando Fraile, the General Director of ICTES.

During his presentation, Mr. Cabrini highlighted the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) commitment to transforming the travel and tourism industry by promoting a broader adoption and understanding of sustainable practices.

He also spoke about the commitment of GSTC’s Members on their sustainability journey and addressed the importance of applying the GSTC Criteria, the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism, with practical examples and case studies. Mr. Cabrini also touched upon the challenges faced by the industry and the ongoing struggle against greenwashing.

Additionally, a significant topic of discussion was the new strategic approach of the Spanish State Secretariat for Tourism concerning the Sicted, as part of Spain’s Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan. This involves a novel methodology and an overhaul of its training initiatives.

The forum concluded with participants gaining valuable insights and forward-looking views on the integration of sustainability and digital advancements in tourism destinations.

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