Rann of Kutch In Gujarat To Host First Tourism Meet

The 3 day TWG meeting will be the second G20 event!

Ahmedabad: From Tuesday, 07 February 2023, as part of India's G20 presidency, Gujarat will host the first Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting at Dhordo Tent City in Rann of Kutch, officials said.

The three-day meeting will be attended by Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy. This will be the second G20 event in the state after the 'Business 20 Inception' programme held in Gandhinagar last month, an official statement said.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will attend the TWG meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, his office said.

On the first day that is Tuesday, delegates will get a chance to visit the White Rann of Kutch, followed by a cultural programme showcasing the rich heritage of the region, while an event focusing on 'Rural Tourism for Community Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation' will also be held, as per a government release.

Union Minister Mr. Reddy, World Tourism Organization's chief of Tourism Market Intelligence and Competitiveness Sandra Carvao, among others, will share insights at this event.

A panel discussion on 'How can tourism policy support tourism's contribution to rural development' will also be held, with speakers including experts from the UN Environment Programme, Asian Development Bank, International Labour Organisation and representatives from Indonesia, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Argentina.