World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27th to raise awareness about the importance and essential nature of the tourism industry across various aspects of life, including culture, society, economics, and politics.
Join us to learn more about this special day for the tourism industry, both domestically and internationally!
1 Understanding World Tourism Day – September 27th
Origin of World Tourism Day
September 27th, 1970, marked a historic milestone for the global tourism industry as the statutes of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) were adopted and approved. Thanks to this event, starting in 1980, the World Tourism Organization decided to designate September 27th of each year as “World Tourism Day.”
The purpose of this day is to raise awareness among people about the positive impacts and roles of the tourism industry on the social, cultural, economic, and even political values of many countries globally.
Origin of World Tourism Day
Additionally, during the 12th session of the World Tourism Organization held in October 1997 in Turkey, it was decided that this special day would have a host country each year, responsible for organizing and conducting the activities of World Tourism Day.
Reference: In ? Special Holidays and Commemorations in September
Significance of World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day not only aims to raise international awareness about the importance of the tourism industry’s impact on various social aspects but also emphasizes the importance and delivers meaningful messages associated with each year to create a deeper impression of this day.
This day serves as a call to action for nations and people worldwide to respect the culture and nature of each region, country, and territory.
Significance of World Tourism Day
Reference: Theme and Significance for 2023
2 Theme of World Tourism Day – September 27th
Theme of World Tourism Day 2023
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has chosen the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the host country for the main events and activities of World Tourism Day 2023.
Accordingly, the theme for World Tourism Day 2023 will be “Tourism and Green Investment.”
Theme of World Tourism Day 2023
Themes of World Tourism Day in Previous Years
In addition to the annual celebration on September 27th in a host country, World Tourism Day is also associated with a theme for that year, as follows:
- 2015: Theme “1 Billion Tourists, 1 Billion Opportunities”
- 2016: Theme “Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility”
- 2017: Theme “Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development” held in Doha, Qatar.
- 2018: Theme “Tourism and the Digital Transformation” held in Budapest, Hungary
- 2019: Theme “Tourism and Jobs – a Better Future for All” held in New Delhi, India
- 2020: Theme “Tourism and Rural Development” held in the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Chile
- 2021: Theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth” held in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- 2022: Theme “Re-thinking Tourism” held in Bali, Indonesia.
Themes of World Tourism Day in Previous Years
The information provided above offers insights into World Tourism Day, a significant event for the global tourism industry. Hopefully, this article has answered your questions about this special day.
