GSTC Member Khiri Travel achieves GSTC Certification across its destinations in Asia

Khiri Travel has achieved GSTC Certification across all of its destinations in Asia, marking a significant milestone in sustainable tourism. The certification was awarded on 18 December 2025 by Control Union, a GSTC-accredited certification body.

Wide Coverage:
Certified across operations in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

Sustainability Integration:
Structured approach addressing environmental, social, and economic impacts.

Practical Actions:
- Improving resource efficiency
- Reducing waste
- Limiting environmental footprint
- Embedding responsible practices in the supply chain

Community Engagement:
Works closely with local partners to support inclusive economic development, cultural preservation, and community well-being.

Leadership Voices:
- Randy Durband (GSTC CEO) praised Khiri’s commitment to credible and responsible tourism.
- Willem Niemeijer (Khiri CEO & Founder) emphasized that certification moved sustainability from policy into everyday operations.
- Sukhum Jarangdej (Sustainability Coordinator) highlighted alignment with Khiri’s 4Cs framework: conservation, community, culture, and responsible commerce.

Capacity Building:
14 staff members earned the GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism last year.

This achievement positions Khiri Travel as a leader in responsible tourism, showing how sustainability can be embedded into the core of travel operations rather than treated as a side initiative.