The initiative will be implemented with the GSTC’s destination criteria, which will reportedly accelerate the Turkish tourism industry’s global sustainability practices.
The Turkish government said the move marks a "major step" toward sustainability as the country becomes the first in the world to sign an agreement to develop a national programme with the GSTC.
The country’s tourism industry will be restructured with the three-year agreement, which sets widespread standards in sustainable tourism.
In the first stage, the national programme criteria will be determined and inspection firms will receive training.
