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The 2nd GTT must lead to policies for an inclusive and sustainable economic recovery

Economic recovery


The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, hopes that the second meeting of the Tourism Working Group (GTT) can lead to strategic policies for a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable economic recovery.

During his opening speech of the 2nd GTT at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bali, on September 23, Minister Sandiaga thanked the G20 countries that previously (in the 1st GTT) had shared the best practices of each country to face the challenges world economies, especially in the tourism sector and the creative economy.

“I am very happy to know that the G20 countries have managed to reach common ground on most of the problems or issues of the Working Group on Tourism, including highlighting the role of tourism in promoting peace and development”, according to Minister Sandiaga.

Tourism and the creative economy are economic engines and job creators, not only in Indonesia but throughout the world. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism was one of the most important sectors of the world economy. It contributed 10% of world GDP and absorbed more than 320 million jobs worldwide.

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Therefore, this potential must be optimized by presenting various strategic policies, especially in the strengthening of MSMEs and the promotion of community tourism that focuses on the creation of decent jobs in tourism and has a significant influence on the realization of a more inclusive and resilient economy.

Minister Sandiaga hopes that the delegates will be able to enjoy the natural and cultural beauty of Bali. Also, according to TripAdvisor, there is hardly any other island in the world that is more attractive than Bali.

“I hope that, in addition to being delegates at the G20 meeting, they can also spend time being tourists in Bali, and enjoying all the wonders that Bali has to offer,” he continued.

G20 Bali Guidelines

The Chair of the G20 Tourism Working Group, Frans Teguh, expressed his gratitude to the G20 countries for having played an active role in providing valuable views and contributions to the communiqué since the first GTT.

The Tourism Working Group has agreed that most of the language in the communiqué is substantive. These include efforts to promote a more inclusive and resilient tourism recovery, the important role of tourism as a means of global peace and economic development, as well as the synergy between tourism and the creative economy. “We will continue to refine this release,” Frans said.

According to Frans, Indonesia has best tried to build consensus to finalize the G20 Bali Guidelines, which will be the outcome of the G20 TWG.

Five lines of action

In the G20 Bali Guidelines there are five lines of action that include human capital related to work, skills, entrepreneurship and education, how tourism HR is able to see the needs and desires of the market, create new jobs and be able to add value to their products and services.

Second, innovation, digitization and the creative economy. Focus on how the community is able to be more innovative, creative and adaptable by entering the digital economy ecosystem order, so that creative economy players can reach a broader market.

Third, the empowerment of women and youth. Because, in the tourism sector, they are among the most affected by the pandemic, so they require adequate support.

Fourth, climate action, biodiversity conservation and the circular economy, in which the use of energy, land, water and food resources in the tourism sector can reduce carbon emissions.

And finally, the political framework, governance and investment, with a focus for policies and steps to be more holistic to support the four pillars of the lines of action.

“We believe that these lines are strategic and incorporate the efforts of all member countries. And they ensure that we don’t just bounce back after the pandemic and get back to our old ways. However, through the five lines of action, we can help ensure that tourism is also more inclusive, resilient and community-based, especially communities and MSMEs,” he added.





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