Tag: G20
G20 leaders to save the global travel and tourism industry
editor- March 26, 2020 01:13The call was made the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, to prevent a catastrophic collapse following the spread of the ... Read More
German Federal President stuck in Ethiopia after government plane breaks
Chief Assignment Editor- January 30, 2019 16:20German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's flight onboard the Airbus A340 was originally scheduled to depart Addis Ababa for the German capital at 12.30pm CET (11.30am GMT) on Wednesday, but his stay ... Read More
Exploring a holistic approach towards a complete visitor economy
editor- April 12, 2013 03:19BANGKOK, Thailand - Former Secretary of Tourism, Mexico and G20 pioneer, Ms. Gloria Guevara, and President of Boeing Southeast Asia and former US Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Read More
Travel and tourism included in G20 Leaders’ Declaration for first time
editor- June 21, 2012 05:32The G20 world leaders have, for the first time, recognized the importance of travel and tourism as a driver of jobs, growth, and economic recovery. Read More
Streamlining the travel visa process
editor- May 18, 2012 00:52Visa facilitation is central to stimulating economic growth and job creation through tourism. The G20 can have a particularly important role to play in this respect. Read More
International Council of Tourism Partners applauds G20 Tourism Ministers initiative
editor- May 17, 2012 08:41This week, Tourism Ministers of the G20 countries (neatly called “T20”), will meet, together with the heads of UNWTO, WTTC, PATA, and others, to finalize a proposed input to next ... Read More
UN welcomes G20 decision aimed at boosting food security
editor- June 24, 2011 06:05The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed today’s declaration adopted by the Group of 20 (G20) as a message that the world’s largest economies are serious about helping the ... Read More
G20 leaders urged to invest in “green” economy
editor- June 29, 2010 06:54(eTN) - In what the United Nations calls a “continued push to keep the poorest and most vulnerable at the forefront of international discussions,” Ban Ki-moon, UN’s secretary general, over ... Read More
2010 G20 business leadership conference slated for Toronto
editor- April 17, 2010 03:58In conjunction with the upcoming G20 Summit in Canada, an innovative conference is being held themed, “G20 Business Leaders: Partnering with Africa’s Dynamic Markets,” and takes place at the Mar Read More
South Korea to host G20 tourism ministers’ forum
editor- February 26, 2010 06:15SEOUL - South Korea has been selected as the host country for the "T-20" forum, a meeting of tourism ministers from the G20 member countries, the culture ministry said Thursday. Read More
Capitalism has to be changed, French President Sarkozy says
editor- January 28, 2010 03:33In his opening address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, being held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland on Thursday, January 27, 2010, President Nicolas Sarkozy of France said that it will ... Read More
Belize prime minister says promises made By G20 leaders have not been fulfilled
editor- September 24, 2009 11:10BELMOPAN, Belize - Belize prime minister, Dean Barrow, insists the promises made by members of the G20 group of nations have not been fulfilled. Read More
China can lead tourism’s support of the G20 program
editor- April 23, 2009 05:08Tourism and travel can support the G20 stimulation programs. It creates jobs, boosts development, and promotes open, two-way trade. Read More