Tourists from all over the world jet set to exotic locales in search of adventure, education, and mood change. It’s crucial to the country’s economy domestically and overseas because of the money it brings in, the jobs it creates, and the people it introduces.
The protection of natural resources and historic sites is bolstered by the presence of tourists, another way in which tourism aids environmental conservation and preservation. World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27 to recognise the importance of tourism across the world.
This day has been an opportunity to talk about the positive effects of tourism on the economy, society, and the environment.
History
The first World Tourism Day was celebrated on this day in 1970 after a special assembly was convened in Mexico City. The World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Statutes were approved at this meeting after being drafted by the International Union of Official Travel Organizations (IUOTO). World Tourism Day was first celebrated by the UNWTO in 1979, but it wasn’t formally recognised until September 27, 1980.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization agreed in 1997 to rotate the celebration to a new host country each.
Significance
The purpose of celebrating World Tourism Day is to bring attention to the positive impact that tourism has on the world’s economy, culture, and society. It’s worth noting that tourism may have a major impact on a country’s economy and reputation. The benefits of travel are worth highlighting, and World Tourism Day is a great opportunity to do just that.
Theme of 2023
Tourism and Green Investments
UNWTO lists investment as a top priority for the industry’s revival and further growth and development. For World Tourism Day 2023, the UNWTO emphasises the need to increase investments that benefit people, the environment, and economic growth. Now more than ever, we need creative, out-of-the-box ideas to support economic development and productivity.
UNWTO has declared that World Tourism Day 2023 will serve as a rallying cry for the global community, governments, multilateral financial institutions, development partners, and private sector investors to come together around a new tourism investment strategy.
