BELÉM, Brazil, Sept. 24,
2024 /CNW/ - As the main forum for cooperation among
the world's leading economies, the Group of 20 (G20) plays an
important role in global governance, deepening cooperation between
nations to address major global challenges. This includes a
ministerial meeting that brings together tourism ministers from the
G20 and other key nations.
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and
Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of
Canada for the Regions of
Quebec, recently concluded
Canada's successful participation
in the 2024 G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Belém,
Brazil.
The G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting gives nations a venue to
share best practices, foster international collaboration and use
tourism to drive economic growth and cultural understanding. The
fight against climate change was a major focus of this year's
meeting. Minister Ferrada shared Canada's perspectives on climate change—from
warm winters to wildfires—as an existential threat to tourism. The
Minister also took part in extensive discussions on tourism
sustainability and workforce challenges, like training and
recruitment.
Minister Ferrada also represented Canada during several other important
activities surrounding the ministerial meeting. She participated in
the World Travel & Tourism Council's public-private sector
dialogue, where participants shared their priorities and concerns
and identified opportunities for mutual support and greater
public-private partnership. Minister Ferrada spoke on behalf of
Canada at the UN Tourism
sustainability forum, which explored how nations can work together
to build an inclusive and sustainable global tourism industry.
Finally, the Minister held bilateral meetings with key allies and
partners, including the United
States, Japan, Germany and Italy.
Quote
"Tourism brings people—and nations—together. At this year's G20
Tourism Ministers' Meeting, my counterparts and I recommitted to
building a tourism industry that's sustainable today and tomorrow.
This means developing tourism in the right way, while fighting
climate change. Canada will
continue to offer leadership on the world stage, working with all
nations to use tourism as a force for good."
– The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and
Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of
Canada for the Regions of
Quebec
Associated links
- Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
- The Canadian tourism sector
- G20 Brasil 2024
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