World Tourism Day 2022

Exploring the world is a joy that can't be matched with other things in life. World Tourism Day does that exactly and more. Hence, it is important to recognize, admire and celebrate this special day. World Tourism Day is observed on the 27thof September every year considering a big landmark for Global tourism. The Event aims to raise awareness about the importance of tourism around the world.

In addition to contributing to a country's growth and development, tourism is also responsible for promoting cultural exchange among locals and tourists. It not only helps in creating employment in different sectors but also encourages infrastructural development as well to strive for inclusion and growth. The World Tourism Organization works on making travel accessible to all while ensuring sustainable and responsible tourism.

Theme of World Tourism Day 2022- Rethinking Tourism

Looking ahead towards the industry’s bright future the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) started celebrating World Tourism Day in the year 1980. This year UNWTO will highlight the opportunity to rethink how the tourism sector begins to recover, building on unparalleled political and popular recognition for the sector. Coordinating the efforts across the levels of government, corporations, and communities to create a resilient, inclusive, and environmentally friendly economy requires prioritizing human and environmental well-being.

Tourism also supports the rural community’s conservation efforts including those preventing endangered species, food, and ancient customs to preserve their unique cultural and natural heritage.

Every year UNWTO decides the theme and the host country for World Tourism Day which draws people’s attentiontowards tourism.

This year the official celebration of World Tourism Day will be held in Bali, Indonesia with the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’. And, the main focus will be to review the growth of the tourism sector after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tourism plays a significant role in promoting a nation’s economy and building its brand value, image, and identity. Therefore, the participants are also going to hold a discussion on ‘The Tourism We Want’. The Event will be led by the representatives of the Bali tourism sector and representatives from UNWTO states will be invited as well.

Tourism for SDGs Benefits

• 1. Creates better tourism policies.
• 2. Raising awareness about responsible tourism and putting the planet first.
• 3. Strengthening partnerships and allocation of better resources.
• 4. Helps in increasing competitiveness within tourism to achieve sustainability.

Tourism in India

Every tourist in India is treated as a God “ATITHI DEVO BHAVA” likewise when Indians visit other countries they carry with them the values of the Indian culture. From all over the world tourists come to discover the beauty of INCREDIBLE INDIA.

Covering all the historical and natural heritages, India has a vast diverse topography starting from the Himalayan Mountain to the Indian Ocean coastline; the beauty of India allures tourists from all over the world to visit India at least once!!

So, Keep Travelling and Living!!!