Minister Santos Joins panel Discussions on Sustainability in Destinations - 777/2024

Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, The Hon Christian Santos GMD MP, was in London this week to attend the annual Travel Weekly Sustainability Summit hosted by Google, which took place against the backdrop of Cop 29.

Speaking on a panel of heads from the National Greek Tourist Board, Switzerland Tourism and the Spanish Tourist Board, Minister Santos contributed to the overarching discussion around sustainability in destinations, highlighting case studies of infrastructure development and forward planning in Gibraltar.

Other sessions were held around sustainable operations in air services and cruises, led by easyJet Holidays and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), supporting the environment and communicating sustainable practice around tourism.

Minister Santos was joined at the event by the Ministry of Environment's Principal Secretary Dr Liesl Mesilio and the GTB's UK Head of Media and Marketing Tracey Poggio.

Commenting after the event, Minister Santos said: "Sustainable practice is at the heart of all future planning. It is vital that Gibraltar takes the opportunity at this time to talk about the commitment and progress it is making in these areas. The industry is looking forward and aligning itself with committed destination partners."