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Every year on September 27, since 1980, we celebrate World Tourism Day. On this beautiful day, the world celebrates the role of tourism in connecting different people, boosting economies, and promoting cultural exchange.

So let’s have a closer look at why is this day celebrated and what’s the theme and which country is hosting the World Tourism Day this year.

Read on:

History and origins of World Tourism Day

For those who don’t know, World Tourism Day has been celebrated since 1980.

The day marks the adoption of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Statutes in 1970.

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This important day laid the foundation for global tourism with an aim of connecting people and promoting cultural exchange.

Tradition of host country

The UNWTO in 1997 started the tradition of selecting a host country every year to highlight the significance of tourism on an international level.

Celebrated every year, this day is used to raise awareness of tourism’s impact on social, cultural, political, and economic values acro

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