World Tourism Day 2022 is observed on 27 September globally. This day is celebrated every year to focus on promoting tourism in various parts of the world. It was initiated by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
It is celebrated to promote tourism and understand its importance. World Tourism Day aims to make people understand the joy of exploring the world. It is an extremely important event.
World Tourism Day 2022: Theme
The theme of World Tourism Day 2022 is ‘Rethinking Tourism’. Everyone will focus on understanding the growth of the tourism sector and reviewing and redeveloping tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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World Tourism Day 2022: Significance
World Tourism Day intends to raise awareness about the significance of tourism in affecting the social, political, economic, and cultural values of the international community. It is important to note that tourism plays a significant role in improving a nation’s economy and enhancing its image.
World Tourism Day is important because it helps to promote the advantages of tourism. The event is set to be led by the representatives of the tourism sector of Bali. The representatives from UNWTO states will also be invited to the event.
World Tourism Day: History
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) started World Tourism Day in 1979. The celebrations for the same officially began in 1980. It is celebrated on 27 September every year because the date marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of UNWTO.
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In 1997, UNWTO decided that the day would be celebrated in different host countries each year. The initial commemoration of World Tourism Day focused on the promotion of tourism as a whole with a central theme.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
World Tourism Organisation Founded: 1946;
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World Tourism Organisation Headquarters: Madrid, Spain;
World Tourism Organisation Secretary-General; Zurab Pololikashvili.
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