Phuket announces its readiness to become a world-class sustainable tourism and MICE center. After Thailand won a great victory! Host of the global event GSTC 2026

Phuket News Center – Thailand announces big victory To host the world-class event GSTC 2026, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council flags Phuket province as a world-class center for sustainable tourism and MICE. Ready to upgrade the economic corridor in 6 Andaman provinces

Convention and Exhibition Promotion Office (Public Organization) or TCEB as the main agency together with Phuket Province. Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation Tourism Authority of Thailand and Special Area Development Administration for Sustainable Tourism In bidding to host the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference, Thailand has announced victory in hosting the global event Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 or GSTC 2026 in April 2026 in Phuket.

By Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayutthaya, Director of the Convention and Exhibition Promotion Office (Public Organization) or TCEB, as the main agency in bidding to host this time, would like to congratulate Phuket Province for leading Thailand to establish itself on the world stage through bidding to host the world-class event Global Sustainable Tourism. Conference 2026 or GSTC 2026 is considered a new milestone in tourism for Thailand. Especially Phuket province in moving towards becoming a sustainable tourism and MICE center in the future.

“Being the host of GSTC 2026 in Phuket Province It is considered a great victory for Thailand. To be an important milestone in sustainable tourism and shows the potential of Phuket province Including the Economic Corridor of 6 Andaman Provinces that is stepping towards being a sustainable tourism and MICE center in the future that is recognized at the world level,” Mr. Chirut said.

The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 or GSTC 2026 will take place in April 2026 under the concept of “Regenerative Tourism” as a conference and seminar to raise the level of sustainable tourism. It brings together global and local tourism experts. Aiming to create participation and support sustainable travel and tourism. There are various agencies including government agencies, hotels, tour companies, online travel agencies. Educational institutions, development organizations, non-governmental organizations and many other stakeholders attended the event It is expected that there will be at least 700 people from 60 countries, generating income of over 50 million baht.

While Mr. Sophon Suwannarat, Governor of Phuket Province Thank you to all sectors, including the government, private sector, and civil society. Related agencies and the Thai people who helped support Phuket Province in bidding to be host this time. This is considered a good opportunity for Phuket to build confidence in Thailand on the world stage. Hosting GSTC 2026 this time is in line with the plan to upgrade Phuket to a sustainable tourism center by 2027, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. carbon dioxide Including waste management This will bring benefits and support the development of sustainable tourism to be successful in the future.

“Phuket Province is ready to host GSTC 2026 this time with infrastructure including airports, hotels, public utility systems. and various facilities that meet world-class standards Including uniqueness The local culture is ready to welcome members from GSTC and travelers from around the world who will visit Phuket this time,” Mr. Sophon said.

Mr. Phumkit Raktaengam, Chairman of the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation, said that the Foundation is committed to raising the level of travel and tourism towards sustainability to be real and concrete in Thailand. Through a master plan and strategy that emphasizes the cooperation of tourism businesses and citizens, especially paying attention to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Correct garbage disposal and the adjustment of the tourism business sector amid pressures and challenges from global climate change. and legal conditions of many countries that have begun to be used in the tourism sector Phuket’s selection as host of GSTC 2026 marks the beginning of the path towards sustainable tourism for Phuket, Andaman and Thailand and is a concrete step towards elevating Phuket’s status as a sustainable tourism destination. At the global level

Miss Thapanee Kiatpaiboon The Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said that hosting GSTC 2026 this time shows tourists around the world that Thailand gives importance with environmental care and conservation This will build confidence and a good image of products and services. Tourism in Thailand The quality tourists who are the main target of TAT, especially tourists from Europe, America, Australia, and Asian quality tourists, all pay great attention to environmental issues. In addition, organizing the GSTC 2026 event in the country in 2026 will be one of the forms of integrating cooperation between the government, private sector and civil society to drive Thailand to be a hub for international events in accordance with the policy of government

Squadron Leader Adhikun Kongmee, Director of the Special Area Development Administration for Sustainable Tourism (Public Organization) or DASTA said that they are very pleased that Thailand Phuket Province is hosting GSTC 2026 because Thailand and Phuket Province will greatly benefit from the gathering of people with knowledge and experience in sustainable tourism development from all over the world.

For DASTAs, the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC) is used as a basic guideline for developing sustainable tourism in the model tourist attractions of each special area of ​​DASTAs, including Exchanging knowledge with the expert network of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) in developing sustainable tourism throughout. Until the development of such prototype tourist attractions Receive concrete results It is accepted at the international level. DASTA sincerely hopes that Phuket Province is hosting GSTC 2026 this time.