World Tourism Day (27 September) History, Significance, Theme and Observation

World Tourism Day Quick Facts

World Tourism Day Brief

World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on 27 September in different countries of the world. There are many historical buildings, temples, etc. to visit in India which attract the attention of tourists like Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Charminar, Akshardham Temple, Gateway of India, Vaishnodevi Temple, Hawa Mahal, India Gate, Bhangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mysore Palace, Victoria Memorial, Surya Konark Temple and Jaisalmer Fort etc.

The “Incredible India” scheme was also launched by the Government of India to attract the attention of tourists and this scheme has also been very successful. Every year lakhs of tourists visit India. To attract these tourists, a theme of World Tourism Day is kept every year.

World Tourism Day Objective

The main objective of celebrating this day is to spread and spread awareness in the world about how tourism helps to increase social, cultural, political, and economic values globally and to increase mutual understanding.

Not only has Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh made significant progress in the field of tourism in India, but tourism in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh has also benefited well.

Himachal Pradesh received 6.5 million tourists last year. This figure is almost equal to the total population of the state. Out of these tourists 2.04 lakh tourists were foreigners. In terms of statistics, the state performed much more successfully than expected.

World Tourism Day Theme(s)