G20: WTTC Public-Private Sector Dialogue alongside G20 Tourism Ministerial Meetings

WTTC has had an active participation in shaping and solidifying the presence of tourism within the broader G20 agenda. From playing an instrumental role in bringing tourism into the official G20 statement for the first time in 2012 to the creation of a dedicated tourism track from 2020, WTTC has been partnering with successive G20 secretariats for over 10 years.

Our level of participation has varied from supporting the Presidency shaping the agenda and content of the Ministerial meeting, producing research and organising a dialogue with CEOs prior to the Ministerial.

As the Global private sector body that brings together more than 200 Presidents and Chief Executives of the most relevant Travel & Tourism businesses around the world, WTTC has been the voice of the private sector at G20 meetings.

2024 G20 Brazil

WTTC is delighted to partner with the Brazilian 2024 G20 Presidency to enhance the importance of Travel & Tourism to both the Brazilian and global economy and its support to the private sector.

Date and location: 20 September 2024, Belém, Brazil

Format and content

The Dialogue will bring together government representatives (Ministerial level from G20 countries) alongside senior representatives from the private sector covering a range of Travel & Tourism segments.

The discussion will be professionally moderated. It will start with official remarks from HE Minister of Tourism, Brazil and WTTC CEO [as well as UN Tourism Secretary General tbc], followed by the moderated discussion in which the moderator will put relevant questions to the various speakers.

Both the public and private sector representatives will be brought into the conversation to share their priorities and concerns and identify opportunities for mutual support and greater public-private partnership.

The topic and discussion questions are developed in alignment with the G20 Tourism Working Group priorities and deliverables.

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The previous G20s, which saw WTTC in attendance

Goa G20

2023 G20: Indian Presidency

WTTC hosted the Public Private Sector Dialogue together with the India Ministry of Tourism and UNWTO in Goa to discuss the future of the Travel & Tourism sector. It welcomed ministers of tourism and government representatives from G20 and invitee countries, along with WTTC members and other representatives from the private sector.

Event photography:

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WTTC G20 Public-Private Dialogue Shines Light on Travel & Tourism Opportunities

The event on WTTC social:

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Indonesia G20

2022 G20: Indonesian Presidency

This year, in collaboration with the Indonesian Presidency of the G20, WTTC will host a private- public event, before the Tourism Ministerial from 10:00 to 12:00pm on the 26 September 2022. The session will discuss partnerships to create jobs and foster human capital. To tackle these challenges it is essential to witness the inspiration and perspective of governments and the private sector.

Event photography:

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Related press releases:

The World Travel & Tourism Council Hosts Historical Dialogue Between Private Sector and the G20 Ministers

2020 G20 online meeting screenshot

2020 G20: Saudi Arabian Presidency

Following the impact of COVID-19, in 2020, Saudi Arabia requested the collaboration of the Travel & Tourism private sector in developing a path to recovery. WTTC supported the government of Saudi Arabia in shaping the agenda of the Tourism Ministerial as well as the Extraordinary G20 Tourism Meeting held in April 2020.

In addition, WTTC organised a private sector dialogue with the G20 Ministers, immediately before the Tourism Ministerial, where 45 CEOs participated and presented a way forward for the restarting international travel. As a result, the “100 Million Jobs Recovery Plan” was launched. (Read more)

san josé del cabo, mexico

2012 G20: Mexico Presidency

During the May 2012 meeting in Merida, WTTC produced a joint report with UNWTO on Visa Facilitation showing the impact of implementing electronic visas across the G20. The outcome of this meeting was the recognition of Travel & Tourism, for the first time ever, in the G20 Leaders Declaration. (Read more)

In addition to this, WTTC co-organised a roundtable discussion with the Mexican Presidency where more than 20 CEOs met with the G20 Tourism Ministers as well as the former Mexican President Felipe Calderon. This happened in the context of the WTTC Regional Americas Forum which was proved to be the most successful model. Riviera Maya, Mexico was the host of the first ever WTTC Regional Americas Summit in May 2012 bringing together the top players of the sector in the region. The Summit followed the G20 Tourism Ministerial which happened the day before, bringing the G20 Ministers and the private sector representatives together in one location.

Governments have taken the opportunity to create a dialogue with the private sector to support and secure a future global economic growth and prosperity within our sector.