Society for Sustainable Tourism - SST

21/03/2025

Destinations that lead with sustainability will be the ones securing trust, investment, and global recognition. 🌱 🌿

That’s the key message our President and CEO Susan Santos de Cárdenas will be sharing next week during the Panel on hashtag , Travel and Tourism at the organized by Asian Consulting Group - ACG where she will be given the Tourism Award and Recognition for her work in Learning and Leadership building. 🌟 ✨

We will highlight how the Standards provide a practical and powerful framework for local governments to align with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles—turning global goals into local impact.

🏆 We will also share the inspiring success of Bago City Tourism Affairs, I Love Sagay and Sipalay City Tourism Office, The Philippines —winners of the a the Green Destinations Awards at ITB Berlin. Their commitment to marine protection, watershed conservation, women empowerment and inclusive tourism is setting an example for other cities in Asia and beyond.

These destinations are showing the world what’s possible when local leaders prioritize sustainability—not just as a tourism strategy, but as a path to long-term resilience and prosperity AND without relying on funding, but out of sheer ! 👊🏼 🙌🏼

We support local governments, tourism boards, and consultants to navigate ESG compliance and build truly sustainable destinations—through hands-on coaching, standards guidance to compliance and global certification and promotion support.

Let’s connect if your city or destination is ready to take the next step. Send us a DM!

19/03/2025

🌍✨🌟 The future of hospitality is here, and it’s all about turning sustainability into profit!

#🌱 Join me at the 8th 2025 for an eye-opening keynote on how we can elevate our industry from mere sustainability to pioneering .

isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessity! It’s time to move beyond superficial eco-friendly gestures and embrace sustainability as a core business strategy. Imagine enhancing guest experiences while boosting operational efficiency and resilience—this is the path we must take!

Through our - programs, we’re not just minimizing our impact; we’re actively restoring and enriching our beautiful destinations. 🌿💚

Are you ready to your hotel and lead the charge in sustainable hospitality? Let’s connect and drive transformative change together! 📣💪

18/03/2025

✨ The Good Stuff from ! 🌱🌿✨🌏

A productive meeting with the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Authority - . We’re committed to engaging more destinations in the Green Destinations Certification Program and connecting tourism businesses with program! 🌱🌴

A highlight was hearing from Ms. Anna Po***ck, Founder of on her innovative approach to Regenerative Tourism. We’re eager to implement her ideas in the Philippines and Southeast Asia! 🇵🇭🌿

🌟 Destinations and tourism businesses, let’s build a greener future together! Ready to make sustainability your legacy? Join our coaching programs! 💪🏼🌏

18/03/2025

🌿 Beyond Sustainability— hashtag is Now Imperative!
We’re proud to support our President & CEO, Susan SANTOS de Cardenas, as she delivers a keynote at the 8th Philippine Hospitality Summit on Sustainability: Driving Sustainable Growth in Hotel Operations in the Philippines.

Join us in championing Green Destinations - Good Travel Seal programs and making people, planet, and profit work together for a thriving hospitality industry! Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc. Department of Tourism - Philippines Tourism Promotions Board Philippines Pacific Asia Travel Association Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines

Up next post Berlin! Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the future of hospitality. But beyond , is now…

06/03/2025

🏆🌿 Exciting news from Berlin! The Philippines shines at the Green Destinations ITB Awards! 🌍✨

Nature’s Village Resort (NVR) proudly clinched First Place, while Bago City secured Third Place in the 11th Edition of the Top 100 Stories. This prestigious recognition highlights NVR’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and positions it as a leader in responsible tourism across Asia. As Susan Santos de Cárdenas, our Society for Sustainable Tourism President and CEO, guides us, we embody the essence of sustainable practices: “Sustainability is in Nature’s Village Resort’s DNA – it’s Nature’s way.”

Bago City stands out for its exceptional Good Governance, marking its second victory in this global competition. 🌱🏙️

These achievements reflect our dedication to eco-conscious initiatives that engage local communities and minimize environmental impact. As travelers increasingly seek responsible destinations, it’s time to elevate sustainability in our tourism strategies.

Let’s ensure that tourism thrives in harmony with nature. 🌏💚

📩 DM us to discover how we can support and empower your business or destination with sustainable initiatives!

05/03/2025

Winning moments at the Green Destinations Awards Ceremonies 2025! Nature's Village Resort won First Place & Bago City Tourism Affairs 3rd Place in the Top 100 Stories Competition!! Nature’s Village Resort offers a compelling model for other tourism and hospitality businesses while Bago City’s exemplary food governance and sustainability political will has made the city winner three times in this global competition! Special recognition goes to our President & CEO and partner at Green Destinations Southeast Asia Susan Santos de Cárdenas, for her invaluable mentorship and coaching throughout the Good Travel Seal for NVR and Top 100 Stories for Bago City!

Transform your destination or tourism business. Collaborate with us for sustainable tourism solutions!

28/02/2025

The Future of Climate-Resilient Destinations: Nature-Based Solutions

The time for action is now—climate challenges are escalating, and destinations must adapt. Nature-based solutions, like coastal mangrove restoration and green infrastructure, are more than environmental fixes; they’re smart investments in resilience, economic growth, and tourism appeal.

How is your city, resort, or tourism hub preparing for this future? Our Society for Sustainable Tourism Team offers expert guidance, coaching, and strategic planning to help you build a thriving, sustainable destination.

Let’s turn your vision into reality—contact us today!

🌿🏘️Whether projects are big or small, in rural towns or sprawling cities, nature-based solutions can greatly advance climate resilience.

A new report from World Resources Institute and World Bank via GFDRR analyzed nearly 300 nature-based projects in Africa. Explore some 🔑 findings: https://go.wri.org/rQ15bg

26/02/2025

Meet Our Trailblazer at the ITB Berlin!

Our President & CEO, Susan Santos de Cárdenas, is set to inspire at your Destination Booth or in Hall 4.1 at the Sustainability Lounge. Connect with her for expert insights on pioneering sustainability initiatives and discover tailored strategies for your business or destination. Ready to drive a greener future? DM her through the ITB link below. Let's transform tomorrow—together!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/societyforsustainabletourism_meet-our-trailblazer-at-the-itb-berlin-our-activity-

22/02/2025

Join our SST President Susan Santos de Cárdenas in ITB Berlin!
📍 Join them at the Green Destinations Awards Ceremony, 4 March 2025, 6PM
📅 Date: 4 March 2025, 6PM
📍 Location: Blue Stage, Hall 7.1, Messe Berlin
💡 Let’s Talk Sustainability
Send us a DM for more info about our Society for Sustainable Tourism - SST support for Destinations or Businesses in Tourism and Hospitality.

Join us at ITB Berlin as we champion sustainable tourism and Green Destinations in Southeast Asia! Discover groundbreaking initiatives, network with global leaders, and explore solutions for a more responsible future in travel.
📍 Join us at the Green Destinations Awards Ceremony, 4 March 2025, 6PM
📅 Date: 4 March 2025, 6PM
📍 Location: Blue Stage, Hall 7.1, Messe Berlin
💡 Let’s Talk Sustainability

Our team will be on hand to answer your questions, share the latest sustainability initiatives, and explore long-term solutions that benefit both your business and the planet.
🌱 Meet the Changemakers
ITB Berlin brings together leaders shaping the future of responsible tourism. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and gain insights that enhance your destination’s social, economic, and environmental impact. Monday, 3 March, to Friday, 7 March, between 9:30-18:30 CET.

Send us a DM for more info about our Society for Sustainable Tourism - SST support for Destinations or Businesses in Tourism and Hospitality.

20/02/2025

Thank you Getaway.ph for highlighting our Call for true Sustainability Journey for Palawan, Philippines. Known as the "World's Best Island," Palawan is also a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve, a treasure that must be preserved for future generations.

Immediate sustainability efforts are crucial to enhance climate resilience for this increasingly vulnerable island.

Together, we can create a roadmap for sustainable tourism in your area— send us a DM, now!

As the world grapples with climate change and environmental degradation, the tourism industry is at a crossroads. For a destination like Palawan,

18/02/2025

Our President & CEO Susan Santos de Cárdenas was keynote and co-organizer of the Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism Forum at the last Palawan: World's Best Island Travel & Trade Expo in Makati City.

Thank you TV Heritage Network for supporting our advocacy and Green Destinations Program in the Philippines!

Send us a DM to help your destination or tourism business jumpstart its sustainability journey -> https://sstdi.org/what-we-do/for-destinations/

13/02/2025

TIEZA - Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority please use the FILIPINO TAXPAYERS hard earned money wisely. But please also KNOW that the inventory of the natural assets should be baseline for any “development”! Please. Make it SUSTAINABLE. We are here to support you.

TIEZA, working with Department of Tourism, helps make local destinations tourism-ready, offering seamless travel to your most memorable experiences.

05/02/2025

🌱The Future of Tourism is Now! Don’t Miss the Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism Forum 🌱
Palawan’s natural wonders are world-renowned, but can it remain the 'World’s Best Island' without urgent sustainability action? The threats of overtourism, unsustainable development, and climate change demand bold solutions—NOW.
📢 Join us on Thursday, February 6, at the Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism Forum at the Palawan, World’s Best Island Expo in Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City! Learn from leading Sustainable Tourism experts!!

Palawan: World’s Best Island Travel & Trade Expo 2025 – 3-Day Event Schedule!

Get ready for an exciting lineup of activities from February 5-7 at Glorietta Mall Activity Center! Here’s what’s in store for you:

Don’t miss out on exclusive deals, exciting performances, and a taste of paradise at the Palawan: World’s Best Island Travel & Trade Expo 2025!

📍 Glorietta Mall Activity Center
🗓️ February 5-7, 2025 (Mall Hours)

04/02/2025

02/02/2025

Palawan: More Than just the 'World’s Best Island'—A Call for True Sustainability!

🌿Join us at the 'World’s Best Island' Expo from Feb 5-7 at Glorietta, Makati City. Listen to sustainability pioneer advocates at the Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism Forum, with our SST President and CEO Susan Santos de Cárdenas, Ecotourism Guru Libosada, Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines founder, Dr. Yaptinchay, Coron Natural Farms Founder Linsangan III, and Energy, Water & Food Waste Management Expert Engr. Eric Raymundo as they advise how Palawan, along with other destinations, can make the difference in the Philippine tourism with sustainable and regenerative tourism practices. 🌳📣

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Department of Tourism - Philippines Tourism Promotions Board Philippines UNESCO Unesco Biodiversity TIEZA - Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority Department of Transportation - Philippines

Palawan has long been celebrated as the “World’s Best Island,” by international magazines and online travel website for over a decade now, attracting travelers worldwide with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking landscapes. But beyond the accolades, Palawan holds an eve...

26/01/2025

✨ Sailing into the sunset at Subic Bay, Philippines! 🌅
🌱🪴Embrace new challenges and seize exciting opportunities with Green Destinations Coaching. 🌳🌴
Ready to elevate your destination’s sustainability journey? Drop us a DM and let’s chart your course to success! ⛵️🚀

20/01/2025

🌱🌏Is your local government ready to champion sustainability in tourism? Join our Call for Sustainability Journey.

📣 Send us a DM for empowered guidance on Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism actions in your area.🪴🌿