World Tourism Day 2021: Know The History, Significance And Theme Of 2021

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (World Tourism Organization) was established today in 1980. World Tourism Day was started by the World Tourism Institute in 1970.

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World Tourism Day 2021: The sector that has suffered the most since the onset of the Corona pandemic is the tourism sector. It is said that just as the exchange of information forms a relationship between two people, similarly tourism connects two countries with each other. Through tourism, we can learn about different places, their culture, and their traditions. Today i.e. 27th September 2021, the whole world is celebrating World Tourism Day. Every year 27th September is celebrated as World Tourism Day.  

Significantly, tourism is the sector that provides the highest number of jobs in the world. However, the corona pandemic has left a very bad impact on the sector and people have been compelled to abandon it.

History of World Tourism Day

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (World Tourism Organization) was established today in 1980. World Tourism Day was started by the World Tourism Institute in 1970. After this World Tourism Day was celebrated for the first time on September 27 in 1980.  The reason behind establishing it was to enhance social, cultural, political and economic values around the world and the role of tourism within the international communities. The World Tourism Institute said that it is very important to celebrate this day to increase awareness about tourism.

Theme of World Tourism Day 2021

The theme for this year on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2021 is 'Tourism for Inclusive Growth'. Through this theme, efforts will be made to help people associated with the tourism sector in every possible way. The UNWTO has urged tourists, UN agencies, member states, and non-members to try and celebrate this special day in a unique manner on the occasion of World Tourism Day this year. As the world is opening up now, tourism is also seeing a better future.