World Tourism Day: why it is celebrated every September 27

World Tourism Day: why it is celebrated every September 27

September 26, 2024 – 22:30

One of the objectives of this day is to celebrate the possibility of traveling and doing so in a sustainable way.

On September 27, World Tourism Day is celebrated. Due to the enormous growth that has occurred in recent decades, it is important to raise awareness among the population about the need to do so in a sustainable way that provides long-term benefits to countries and communities, helping development.

That is why the motto for the year 2024 is “Travel, enjoy, respect.” In tourism it is very important to show respect for the place and culture we visit, especially if it is different from the one we belong to, because this makes the interaction between different societies more peaceful and enriching.

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Why World Tourism Day is celebrated every September 27

In 1979, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) proclaimed September 27 as World Tourism Day, on the occasion of commemorate the anniversary of the approval of its statutes. The declaration of this day took place in Torremolinos (Spain).

It is also considered an appropriate date because it coincides with the end of the peak holiday season in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning in the Southern Hemisphere. Tourism has a place for everyone: adventurers eager for new goals, travelers in search of new experiences, photographers and, in general, any ordinary person.

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