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THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU becomes first TOKYU HOTELS property to obtain GSTC Certification

Published 2026-10-10

On 25 September, THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel, which is managed by TOKYU HOTELS & RESORTS CO., LTD. (THR), became the first THR property to obtain certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), an international non-profit organisation that establishes and manages sustainability standards worldwide. This is a third-party certification based on the GSTC Standards for sustainable tourism.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GSTC Certification?

The GSTC Certification is a third-party certification based on sustainability standards for tourism set by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

Why is THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU significant?

It is the first property managed by TOKYU HOTELS & RESORTS to obtain the GSTC Certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainable tourism.

When did THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU receive the certification?

The hotel received the GSTC Certification on 25 September 2023.