To recognise the role of tourism in promoting cultural exchange, economic development and international understanding, World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27.

Employing one in every 10 people on Earth, tourism is among the world’s most significant economic industries. In fact, for some countries, tourism amounts to more than 20 percent of the GDP, according to the World Tourism Organization (WTO).

The United Nation’s specialized agency for tourism emphasizes the crucial role tourism can play in fostering peace and understanding between nations and cultures.

Abhishek Chowdhury, secretary, Travel Operators Welfare Association urged the various agencies working in the tourism sector to come under one umbrella to enhance the flow of international and domestic tourists.

Tourism has committed to embrace its unique role as a pillar of peace and understanding. On World Tourism Day 2024, UN Tourism brought sector leaders

Given the Caucasian country’s familiarity with invasions, it is a fitting host for this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD) theme of peace. Run by UN Tourism, today’s event will highlight the role tourism can play as a catalyst for fostering peace and understanding between nations.

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