- by foxnews
- 15 Nov 2024
On the eve of the official G20 Ministers of Tourism meeting, a significant side event was held, urging a fresh approach to tourism policy and governance with a focus on people and the planet. Hosted under Brazil̢۪s G20 Presidency, high-level representatives from countries including Azerbaijan, Canada, Chile, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and the USA, along with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), came together. They emphasized the powerful role tourism plays in both the global economy and society and highlighted its untapped potential to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while helping to reduce inequalities within and among nations.
Amidst a complex array of global challenges, participants at the event recognized that with tourism's growth comes a rise in multidimensional externalities. These externalities demand a thorough rethinking of how tourism is planned, governed, and managed. The event emphasized three key takeaways:
With G20 economies serving as global tourism leaders, their call for people-focused, planet-friendly policies could set the stage for transformational shifts in tourism governance and management. Ministers emphasized the importance of ensuring that tourism supports not only economic growth but also social inclusion and environmental sustainability, ensuring a better future for all.
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