World Tourism Day – September 27, 2022, history significance why we celebrate
Get your bulky cameras ready, unfold your maps and make sure your fanny pack still fits snugly. World Tourism Day every September 27, raises awareness of the need for accessible tourism all over the planet.
World Tourism Day is the result of the work done by the UN’s specialized agency — the World Tourism Organization (WTO). If you’ve ever strolled through a charming, perfectly-preserved European village or town, you’ve probably seen the WTO at work. Boosting local economies and ensuring sustainable tourism are but a few of the benefits of the WTO.
More importantly, on World Tourism Day, the WTO makes sure that travel is accessible for everyone, including those with disabilities and folks with low-income. Whether you’re walking with a cane or rolling in a chair; the world is open for business to you and your friends. So, get traveling!
History of World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day was established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the year 1980. The reason for celebrating the day on September 27 is on the same date in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. In global tourism, the adoption of these Statutes is considered to be a milestone. The UNWTO Secretary-General will send out a message to the general public annually to mark the occasion.
The UNWTO believes that the date for World Tourism Day is appropriate for the following reason. Each year Tourism Day has a different theme for its celebration. World Tourism Day 2017 theme is “Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development.”
The day comes at the end of the high tourist season in the northern hemisphere, and in the southern hemisphere, it is the start of the tourist season. Tourism is of topical interest to numerous people worldwide, especially for travelers and those working in the tourism sector.
The celebration of Tourism Day is to provide universally accessible Tourism for all. Tourism benefits both the tourist and the tourist locations that they visit. Tourism is one of the primary drivers of economic growth. The government agencies, tourism enterprises, and other organizations are working with a special interest in tourism to celebrate the event with many special events and carnivals. Tourism is a trip made for recreational, vacation or business purposes.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people “traveling to and staying in the places outside their normal environment for not more than one continuous year for leisure, business, and other purposes.” The Global Code of Ethics for Tourism helps in increasing the tourism benefits and thus minimizing its impact and thereby protecting the people, cultures, and environments of the locations where people visit and experience.
World Tourism Day portrays the incredible diversity and beauty of the planet we live on to the people globally. On this day, several competitions will be held like photo competitions that help in promoting tourism, tourism award presentations in areas such as ecotourism, and much more will be conducted.
Other notable activities include free entries, discounts or special offers will be offered. To promote both the region and World Tourism Day on or around, the government and community leaders, as tourism business representatives, may give public announcements or offer special trips or fares.
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How to Celebrate the WorldTourismDay
You can plan for a tour either locally or internationally to know more about that spot in terms of customs, tradition, languages, food habits, and more. If you are in a tourist location, then try to collect information about how tourism helps in increasing the economic growth of that country.
Avail of the discounts and offers provided by organizations around this date. Explore the world to enjoy its beauty and tell your family and friends about your tourism experience. You can post and share your celebrations on social media using the hashtag #WorldTourismDay.
