By Simon Nare
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has urged her G20 counterparts to pursue sustainable collaboration in the sector, aiming to grow an industry that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship.
Opening the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting at the iconic Kruger National Park’s Skukuza Rest Camp in Mpumalanga on Friday, De Lille called on the economic bloc to support private investment that drives long-term sustainability, inclusion, competitiveness, and resilience.
De Lille urged her G20 counterparts to lead with courage and purpose in building a tourism sector that balances growth with sustainability.
“Colleagues, the world is watching. Let us lead with courage, collaborate with purpose, and build a tourism sector that truly leaves no one behind. Investment must also support sustainability—whether in green infrastructure, eco-lodges, or low-impact services—so that growth today does not compromise the prospects of tomorrow,” she said.
De Lille described tourism as a powerful engine of global
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