GSTC Leaders Promote Sustainable Tourism in Hungary to Foster Growth and Collaboration Across Central Europe
GSTC Leaders Promote Sustainable Tourism in Hungary to Foster Growth and Collaboration Across Central Europe In February 2026, GSTC CEO Randy Durband and Michelle Janke, the GSTC Regional Director for Europe, visited Budapest to advance sustainable tourism in Hungary. Their trip aimed to engage with key tourism stakeholders and discuss the integration of sustainable practices into the country’s rapidly growing tourism sector. Through this collaboration, the GSTC seeks to support Hungary’s ongoing efforts to align with European sustainability standards, helping to shape a more responsible and eco-friendly tourism industry. Building Key Partnerships...
Paradise Lost? The Slovakian Hidden Gem Fighting to Lose Its UNESCO Crown
Paradise Lost? The Slovakian Hidden Gem Fighting to Lose Its UNESCO Crown There is a quiet, haunting beauty in the high mountain air of the Liptov region, where the sun-weathered logs of centuries-old homes tell a story of resilience and peace. For many of us, Vlkolínec represents a “Masterpiece” of human history—a living, breathing postcard from a time when life moved at the pace of the seasons. But as we step into early 2026, a shadow has fallen over these golden timber walls. The very status that was meant to protect...