The GSTC MICE Criteria (for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions) aim to serve as the global sustainability standards for the industry and were created to provide a common understanding of sustainable tourism in the MICE industry throughout the world. The GSTC MICE Criteria are the minimum that any MICE business should aspire to reach. They are organized around four main themes: effective sustainability planning, maximizing social and economic benefits for the local community, enhancing cultural heritage, and reducing negative impacts on the environment. They have applicability to the entire MICE industry.
The GSTC MICE Criteria have been developed for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions.