G20 South Africa Logo
← Back to Articles
G20 South Africa YouTubeG20 South Africa YouTube22/11/2024
NEUTRAL

INAUGURAL SESSION For 3rd Tourism Working Group Meeting Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Video Summary

The third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting under India's presidency opened in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, with speeches from Union Ministers, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and officials highlighting the region's iconic beauty as 'paradise on earth' and record 18 million tourists last year. Key priorities emphasized include green tourism, digitalization, skill development, MSMEs, and destination management, alongside rapid infrastructure growth, post-COVID recovery, and initiatives like homestays and film policy revival. These deliberations will shape the leaders' communique in September, promoting sustainable, inclusive global tourism and boosting Jammu and Kashmir's economy.