The Swiss Tourism for Sustainable Development (ST4SD) project, implemented by HELVETAS Vietnam and CRED funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), is seeking a qualified service provider to revise and upgrade the Quang Nam Green Tourism Standards in alignment with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) criteria.
This initiative aims to strengthen sustainable tourism practices in Quang Nam Province by:
- Enhancing local green tourism standards based on global benchmarks and the Swisstainable model.
- Supporting the application for GSTC-Recognized status.
- Establishing a comprehensive management framework to ensure long-term implementation and continuous improvement.
Scope of Work:
- Benchmark and revise current standards to meet GSTC requirements.
- Develop a tiered certification system (Committed, Engaged, Leading).
- Prepare the GSTC application package and provide technical support throughout the recognition process.
- Design implementation tools, including guides, self-assessment templates, and monitoring frameworks.
- Organize stakeholder consultations, build capacity, and foster collaboration among tourism businesses and local authorities.
Deliverables include:
- Upgraded standards and application package.
- Consultation reports and implementation tools.
- Final presentation, training materials, and roadmap for sustainability.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience in tourism certification, strong knowledge of GSTC frameworks, and proven expertise in stakeholder engagement and project implementation in Vietnam.
Submission Deadline: 30 June 2025
Contact: Proposals should be submitted to:
📧 Olivier.Messmer@helvetas.org
📧 helvetas.vietnam@helvetas.org
📧 assist3@st4sd.vn
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, expected to take place on 5 July 2025. For more details, please check the attached TOR.