MoT Organizes CEO Roundtable On ‘Sustainable Tourism’

In alignment with the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and with an objective to enhance engagement and participation of industry stakeholders in the transition of Tourism sector towards sustainability pathway, the Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI) organized a ‘CEO round table on Sustainable Tourism’ on 25^th November 2022.

The round table aimed to enhance awareness of industry stakeholders on national and global priorities for sustainable tourism and share and promote best practices on sustainable tourism. The round table saw participation from CEOs, senior-mid level representatives from the key industry groups, Ministry of Tourism, UN in India, UNEP, Responsible Tourism Society of India, and technical agencies/experts working on Sustainable Tourism.

On the occasion Secretary, Ministry of Tourism Mr. Arvind Singh, said  that everybody wants to mainstream sustainability in all aspects of life, including tourism, and highlighted the fact that with G20 around the corner it is important to step up our commitment towards it. He also informed that there are four tourism track meetings slated to be held during G-20.  Shri Arvind Singh added that it is the ideal time that India should take the leadership position in responsible tourism.