| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Uttar Pradesh marked World Tourism Day 2025 |
| Significance | State-wide celebrations focused on sustainable transformation, community participation, and inclusive tourism. |
| About World Tourism Day | Celebrated since 1980 by UNWTO to highlight tourism's social, cultural, and economic importance. |
| UNWTO Details | Established in 1975, headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with 160 Member States (including India). |
| Theme 2025 | 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation' |
| Host Country | Malaysia hosted the event in Melaka, including the World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2025. |
| UP Tourism Policy 2022 | Focuses on sustainable development, economic growth, cultural preservation, and community inclusivity. |
| Financial Incentives | Offers subsidies, 5% interest on loans up to Rs 5 crore, 100% exemption on stamp duty, and EPF reimbursements. |
| Focus Areas | Eco-tourism circuits, heritage sites, wellness, and amusement parks through PPP models. |
| Themed Circuits | Integration with Ramayana, Krishna, Buddhist, Mahabharata, and Shakti Peeth circuits. |
| Investment Goal | Aims to attract Rs 5,000 crore annually through global promotions and a Tourism Investor Facilitation Cell. |

