Pololikashvili addresses G20 Tourism Ministers on inclusion, sustainability and investment

 

At the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili commended the South African Presidency’s focus on inclusion and sustainability. “More than a motto, the theme for South Africa’s G20 Presidency “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”, reminds us that Equality and Sustainability can only be achieved through targeted policies, unified efforts and mutual support among countries – a recognition that in an interconnected world, the challenges faced by one country can have ripple effects globally,” he said.

Resilience through diversity and investments the focus on UN Tourism visit to Jamaica

 

With the latest UN Tourism data showing international arrivals returning to 87% of pre-pandemic levels at the end of 2023, emphasis has now shifted to protecting the sector from future shocks. The official visit of the delegation led by Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili coincided with the second Global Tourism Resilience Day. A series of high-level meetings in Jamaica also advanced shared efforts around ethical, inclusive and sustainable tourism as well as the priorities of education and investment.