Riyadh: G20 Tourism Ministers conducted a meeting where they talked about a revival plan for the tourism industry segment, one of the most terribly hit industries by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, it was announced on Thursday.
The virtual conference on Wednesday was led by Saudi Arabia, which holds the administration of the G20 this year.
In a joint proclamation, the Ministers said that during the gathering, they highlighted the function of the G20 tourism industry as a way to accomplish sustainable socio-economic development; encouraged recuperation of the travel and the tourism industry, and understand its capability to drive quicker financial-economic recovery post health crisis; and further build up the sector as a key and strong industry, adding to the worldwide economy and creating fine work.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel industry endured extreme difficulties, after numerous nations prohibited international travel or forced different limitations.
The worldwide health crisis prompted a foreseen 60-80 percent decrease in international travel in 2020.
In the previous year, the sector had added to 10.3 percent of the world’s GDP, 330 million job positions, and furthermore represented 28 percent of worldwide service exports.
The Ministers likewise swore to cooperate to “support those most impacted by the crisis within the sector, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and developing economies that rely on travel and tourism, especially in Africa and small island states”, the announcement said.
They additionally invited the advancement that has been made in the travel industry initiatives during the Saudi Arabia’s tenure, “including global commitments made in response to the pandemic, the progress of inclusive community growth through tourism, and the advancement of safe travel”.
