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Qualmark's STB Criteria gains official recognition by the GSTC

Qualmark's Sustainable Tourism Business (STB) Criteria has become the first in New Zealand to gain GSTC-Recognized Status from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Mar 18, 2026

Changes to Qualmark Assessments

In 2025 Qualmark introduced a new assessment model where members received a combination of an online and in-person assessments.

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Feb 17, 2026

NZICC awarded Qualmark Gold

Auckland, New Zealand: The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) has been awarded Qualmark Gold under Qualmark’s Sustainable Tourism Business criteria, following an independent assessment ahead of its official opening on…

Sep 25, 2024

Transition to in-person and online evaluations

Following the recent Evaluation Frequency Survey, we have listened to the feedback provided by members and found an overwhelming support for a move to in-person evaluations every other year.

Aug 30, 2024

Kinross receives Inaugural 2024 Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award

Qualmark is proud to announce Kinross, located in Gibbston, Otago, has been named the first-ever recipient of the 2024 Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award.

Aug 13, 2024

Qualmark partnership helps to drive sustainability

Through a one-one-one assessment with our Qualmark Specialists, we help to identify opportunities for Qualmark members to work towards becoming a more sustainable business and tourism industry.

Feb 16, 2024

Qualmark announces landmark sustainability partnership with Accor

Qualmark has announced a landmark sustainability partnership with Accor that will work towards accrediting all Accor hotels, resorts and apartments across New Zealand as Gold Standard Sustainable Tourism Businesses.