Jaipur : World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on 27 September. Through this, people are made aware of tourism and are motivated to contribute to it. Tourism provides economic help to people in different places around the world. Not only this, it also boosts the economic condition of a country or state. The important purpose of celebrating this day is to understand the importance of tourism. Also, efforts are made to spread awareness among the people about its social, cultural, political and economic contribution. If seen, tourism also connects many cultures and places.
Tourism is also very important for India. Tourists coming to Agra to see the Taj Mahal are a major source of income for this city. Now from this it can be understood what is the importance of tourism. Similarly, many parts of India like hill stations like Kashmir, Manali, Shimla depend on the income from passengers. Not only India but there are many countries around the world where people can survive only due to tourists. For this reason, World Tourism Day is celebrated to promote tourism and explain its importance. Let us tell you when it started and what is its importance?
How did World Tourism Day start?
The World Tourism Organization was established in the year 1970, which is also called UNWTO. The organization decided to celebrate World Tourism Day after 10 years in 1980. The organization chose 27 September, the day of its establishment, as World Tourism Day. Since then, World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on 27 September. This day inspires us to encourage the development of tourism. Besides, this day also presents tourism as a symbol of prosperity.
What is the theme of World Tourism Day 2024?
This year in 2024, the theme of Tourism Day has been kept as Tourism and Peace. It is said that the purpose of this theme is to increase employment generation. This can promote inclusion. Besides this, local economies can also be strengthened. Let us tell you that UNWTO sets a new theme every year. Through this, an attempt is made to focus on issues related to tourism.
Peace is found at these places in India
Well, there are some places in India which match the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day. You get immense peace after going here. The first name in this list is that of Chakrata of Uttarakhand. This is a peaceful place surrounded by mountains whose beauty fascinates the mind. By the way, if you want peace then you can also see Oli which is covered with a sheet of snow. There are many places in India where you get peace along with seeing beauty.
