By Simon Nare
The G20 Tourism Ministers and invited countries have endorsed South Africa’s priority areas and action plan for building a sustainable tourism industry.
In a declaration adopted at their meeting at the iconic Kruger National Park, ministers from the G20 agreed that the four priorities outlined by South Africa’s Presidency of the economic bloc align with the goals of sustainable tourism.
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, opening the meeting, told her counterparts from around the world that as host of the G20 Presidency, South Africa had identified four priority areas: digital innovation to enhance travel, tourism financing to promote equality and sustainable development, improved air connectivity for seamless travel, and greater resilience.
After deliberations, the ministers endorsed these priorities and encouraged both member and invited countries to integrate them into their policies.
“We recognise that strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth and development of tourism is essential for
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