GSTC Publishes Revised GSTC Accreditation Manual for Hotel/Accommodation and Tour Operator Certification

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has revised the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Hotel/Accommodation and Tour Operator Certification. Version 4.0, now titled the GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification Bodies - Industry: Hotel/Accommodation and Tour Operator, was approved on November 1, 2024.

Key changes in the GSTC Accreditation Manual are summarized below:

• Accreditation Manual Structure:

The structure of the accreditation manual has been revised to include general certification process requirements in the main document. Scope-specific requirements are detailed in the relevant annexes based on the certification scope.

• Normative References:

Normative references have been updated to ensure alignment with the latest standards and practices.

• Simulation of Conformity Assessment:

A new clause has been added outlining the simulation of conformity assessments for Certification Bodies (CBs) that have not yet conducted audits for actual clients.

• Risk Assessment:

The risk assessment methodology has been revised to clarify and expand on relevant risk factors.

• Non-conformities:

Requirements related to the resolution of non-conformities have been revised.

• Auditor Qualifications:

Additional qualifications for auditors have been defined.

• Technical Review and Certification Decisions:

Updates have been implemented to the technical review process and certification decision-making procedures to facilitate operations.

• Certification Requirements and Sampling Procedures:

Changes have been made to certification requirements, including the addition of specific sampling procedures for multi-site, group, and Tour Operator (TO) certifications.

• Assessment Tools and Certification Non-conformity:

Clarity has been provided regarding requirements for assessment tools.

• Certification of Multi-site Organizations:

Certification requirements for multi-site organizations have been updated to mandate the auditing of all sites over the three-year certification cycle.

The revised Accreditation Manual v4.0 came into effect on November 1, 2024, with a one-year transition period. During this time, the new manual will be gradually integrated into the planned assessment process.

The GSTC Accreditation Manual for Certification Bodies – Industry: Hotel/Accommodation & Tour Operator version 4.1 revision, which includes minor changes and has no transition period, was published on February 10, 2025.

For more details, please visit the following link: https://www.gstc.org/gstc-accreditation-manual-for-certification-of-hotel-accommodation-to/

• More News
• Insights on the Value and Impact of GSTC Certification
• Insights on the Value and Impact of GSTC Certification
• GSTC Publishes Revised GSTC Accreditation Manual for Hotel/Accommodation an
• GSTC Publishes Revised GSTC Accreditation Manual for Hotel/Accommodation an
• Global Sustainable Tourism Council Revises Certification Accreditation Manu
• ISO 27006-1:2024 STANDARD PUBLICATION AND TRANSITION PROCESS
• ISO 27006-1:2024 STANDARD PUBLICATION AND TRANSITION PROCESS
• Alberk QA Technic is now GSTC-Accredited
• Alberk QA Technic Accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GST
• ISO 22003-1:2022 STANDARD PUBLICATION AND TRANSITION PROCESS
• INFORMATION REGARDING THE INCLUSION OF CLIMATE CHANGE MATTERS IN MANAGEMENT
• WE ARE AT YOUR SERVICE AT OUR NEW ADDRESS
• We are Authorized by Saber Platform
• IAF MD 9:2022 GUIDE REVISION TRANSITION
• ISO/IEC 27002:2022 STANDARD REVISION TRANSITION
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 STANDARD REVISION TRANSITION
• Announcement on the Repeal of Covid 19 Circulars
• INFORMATION ON SAFE TOURISM PRACTICE CHANGE
• INFORMATION ON APPLICATION CHANGE FOR SAFE TOURISM ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
• ISO 50003:2021 Revision Transition
• TRANSITION TIMES TO NEW VERSIONS OF STANDARDS EXTENDED 6 MONTHS
• 9 June World Accreditation Day 2021
• CE-BP-003 2006-42-Amakin Machinery Safety Regulation Certification Program
• Amendment to the Circular on the Controlled Normalization Process in Accomm
• Authorized by TGA within the scope of ALBERK QA TECHNIC Safe Tourism Certif
• Online ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor Training Successfully Completed
• ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
• CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT for TS EN 206 CONCRETES
• ISO 45001 OHS Management System was Completed with Intense Participation in
• WORLD ACCREDITATION DAY
• REVISION IN INSPECTION REPORTS
• ABOUT TITLE CHANGE
• ABOUT ISO 45001: 2018 TRANSITION
• ISO 22000 STANDARD HAS BEEN REVISED
• WE ARE PUBLISHED BY İSGÜM
• WE ARE PUBLISHED ON NANDO WITHIN THE SCOPE OF MEDICAL DEVICES
• ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REVISION ( ISO 14001:2015 )
• ISO 9001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REVISION ( ISO/DIS 9001:2015 )
• Atex Training in German PTB Institute
• CHANGE OF TITLE
• ISO 27006 STANDARD REVISION
• ATTENTION Beware of fake copies
• ISO 19011 STANDARD HAS BEEN REVISED
• ISO 17021 STANDARD REVISION
• QA TECHNIC HAS BEEN DESIGNATED TO RECEIVE THE CENTURY INTERNATIONAL QUALIT
• PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT IS COUNTERSIGNED WITH CARBONICA
• COMPETENCE CALL CENTER RECOGNISED AT LEADING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS
• APPOINTED AS THE MANDATED BODY ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES.
• SEKERBANK HAS CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO ISO 10002 QUALITY MANAGEMENT – CUSTOME
• KOREA OFFICE HAS OPENED
• DIFFERENT COMPANIES HAVE VISITED OUR STAND IN INELEX 2010.
• QA TECHNIC HAS ATTENDED INELEX 2010, ON MAY 2010
• ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Information Security management Systems (ISMS)
• Notified Body