World Tourism Day 2024: History To Theme, Here's Everything To Know About This Day
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World Tourism Day 2024: This day encourages people worldwide to explore the beauty and diversity of our planet while recognising the responsibilities that come with it.
Tourism not only allows us to discover new places but also bridges cultural gaps, promotes peace and contributes significantly to local economies. Therefore, to recognise the role of tourism in promoting cultural exchange, economic development and international understanding, World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27. This day encourages people worldwide to explore the beauty and diversity of our planet while recognising the responsibilities that come with it. This year, the day focuses on the connection between tourism and peace.
The theme for World Tourism Day 2024 is "Tourism and Peace". According to United Nations Tourism, this theme highlights the vital role of the tourism sector in fostering peace and understanding between nations and cultures and supporting reconciliation processes.
"On this World Tourism Day, we reflect on the profound connection between tourism and peace. Sustainable tourism can transform communities - creating jobs, fostering inclusion and strengthening local economies. By valuing and preserving cultural and natural heritage, it can help reduce tensions and nurture peaceful coexistence. Tourism can also promote economic interdependence between neighbours, encouraging cooperation and peaceful development," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
