World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27th September of every year, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of the Organization in 1970, paving the way for the establishment of UNWTO five years later.
2022's World Tourism Day aims to rethink tourism for development, tourism's impact on the planet and opportunities for a sustainable growth.
The 42nd edition of this day is hosted by Indonesia's resort island - Bali, an island famous for it's volcanic mountains, iconic beaches and coral reefs.
The late Ignatius Amaduwa Atigbi, a Nigerian national, proposed the idea of marking September 27 of every year as World Tourism Day. He was recognized for his remarkable contribution in the year 2009.
The colour of World Tourism Day is Blue.
Pandemic has had a global impact on tourism, causing the industry a loss of almost US$ 4.5 trillion. While several industries developed the infrastructure to act quickly, the travel and tourism industry faced the brunt due to social distancing norms and nationwide lockdown.
The shift towards tourism is being recognized as a crucial pillar for development. United Nations General Assembly held a special debate on tourism, illustrating the historic relevance of the sector on May 2022.
Travel is all about prioritising planet and people. There has been a an evident rise in the number of ec-conscious travellers, saving and conserving the planet's resources.
Travel is not just about exploring places any more, with the rise in awareness, people are getting inclined towards travelling for relaxation, rejuvenation, and experiencing nature personally.