| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Tourism Day 2025 |
| Date | 27th September 2025 |
| Theme | "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation" |
| Organizing Body | United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) |
| Historical Significance | Established in 1980, commemorates adoption of UNWTO Statutes (1970). Annual themes reflect global priorities. |
| 2025 Focus Areas | - Reducing carbon emissions - Conserving biodiversity - Empowering women, youth, indigenous communities - Supporting small-scale enterprises - Green hospitality training |
| Global Tourism Impact | Contributes 10% of global GDP, supports millions of jobs (especially in developing nations). |
| Key Objectives | - Align tourism with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Promote climate-smart, inclusive tourism - Strengthen cultural preservation and peace-building - Ensure accessible tourism for all |
| UNWTO's Role | - Shapes international tourism policies - Launches awareness campaigns - Organizes conferences on green infrastructure, community-based tourism, education |
| Sustainability Focus | - Eco-friendly infrastructure - Low-emission transport - Responsible wildlife tourism - Support for local artisans - Ethical travel choices |
| Cultural Exchange | Promotes heritage sites, indigenous knowledge, cross-cultural learning as tools for peace. |
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