The G20 Summit Emphasizes The Important Role Of Tourism, Observers Call It Needs Community Involvement

The series of G20 Bali Summits has officially ended and has resulted in a joint declaration. (BPMI Setpres/Laily Rachev)

Tourism observer from Jenderal Sudirman University (Unsoed) Purwokerto, Central Java, Chusmeru assessed the statements of leaders or Leaders of the Declaration produced at the G20 Summit (KTT) emphasizing the important role of tourism for global recovery.

"There are two crucial matters agreed upon in the declaration, firstly the important role of tourism for global recovery with a community-based approach," he said as reported by Antara, Sunday, November 20.

This, he said, is in line with the expectations of many parties related to the development of Indonesian tourism.

"The involvement of the community in the tourism sector is very important. This involvement can start from the planning stage to tourism development in the regions," he said.

He said community involvement is important, because they understand the potential for tourism in the regions and efforts to maintain environmental sustainability and sustainability.

"Penggangaan masyarakat juga dapat dilakukan dengan memberi peluang kepada masyarakat untuk berinvestasi di sektor pariwisata daerah," katanya.

Thus, he said, the principle of sustainable and prosperous tourism can be realized.

Meanwhile, the second crucial thing, he said, strengthens safe international mobility for tourism recovery.

"This can be understood, considering that tourism is very sensitive to the security conditions of a country, both criminal security disturbances and disease outbreaks," he said.

Moreover, he said, currently the COVID-19 pandemic is not completely over.

"The implementation of health protocols and CHSE certification is still relevant in an effort to strengthen international mobility for tourism recovery," he said.

Thus, said Chusmeru, it will increase security and health guarantees for visiting tourists.