World Tourism Day

                                                                                                         WORLD TOURISM DAY

 

World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on September 27. It is a United Nations (UN) international observance day that aims to raise awareness of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts. The theme for World Tourism Day 2023 is "Tourism and Green Investments".

The day was first celebrated in 1980 to mark the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 1970. UNWTO is a specialized agency of the UN that is responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

World Tourism Day is celebrated in different ways around the world. Some countries organize events and activities to promote tourism, while others use the day to raise awareness of important tourism issues such as sustainability and climate change.

In India, World Tourism Day is celebrated by the Ministry of Tourism and other tourism stakeholders. The ministry organizes events and activities to promote tourism in India, such as travel fairs, road shows and cultural festivals. The ministry also uses the day to raise awareness of important tourism issues such as sustainable tourism and responsible travel.

World Tourism Day is a reminder of the importance of tourism to the global economy and society. Tourism is a major source of income for many countries and it helps to promote cultural understanding and exchange. It is also a major contributor to job creation and economic development.

On World Tourism Day, we can all reflect on the positive impacts of tourism and commit to making it more sustainable and responsible in the future.