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.

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.

World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27th to highlight the significant impact of tourism on the global economy, culture, an..|News Track