(TAN): An MoU signed by the UNWTO and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) at the G20 Ministerial meeting in Goa, India, focused on advancing public-private sector cooperation at the global level whilst promoting job creation, talent development and business opportunities around the world.
Together, the two organisations will promote tourism in the global and national agendas while working to progress skills, innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment and the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient travel & tourism sector.
The two parties will also foster community empowerment and inclusion, and collaborate around crisis preparedness, management, and recovery, building on the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic.
WTTC President and CEO Julia Simpson said: “Through the signing of a historic new MOU, WTTC and UNWTO embark on a new chapter of collaboration together, uniting our expertise to pave the way for a prosperous future for the Travel & Tourism sector. Together, we can create a powerful synergy that will shape the global landscape, opening doors to endless opportunities and benefiting travellers, businesses, and destinations alike.”
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “We are only stronger if we work together to respond to the interconnected challenges facing our sector. Strong public-private partnerships are the foundation to transform tourism and build resilience, and consolidating our partnership with WTTC will achieve exactly what we need – joining efforts to build a better future through tourism.”
The MOU was signed by Simpson and Pololikashvili, alongside representatives of the public and private sectors.
