About International School of Sustainable Tourism
The International School of Sustainable Tourism (ISST) is an educational institution focused on sustainable tourism, with a particular emphasis on farm tourism. Located in Silang, Cavite, Philippines, ISST operates a training center and offers various certification courses, seminars, and workshops. The organization addresses challenges in Philippine agriculture, such as the aging farmer population and seasonal income, by promoting farm tourism as a way to generate additional revenue for farmers and provide educational experiences for families interested in healthy food and nature. ISST hosts events like the Philippine Farm Tourism Conference and the International Ecotourism Travel Mart, and it provides training in areas such as homestay management, event management, marketing, farm guiding, customer service, and eco-lodge design. The school collaborates with local and international affiliates and maintains facilities for its programs.