When is World Tourism Day?

September 27

01. When is World Tourism Day

September 27 every year is "World Tourism Day". World Tourism Day is a holiday for tourism workers and tourists determined by the World Tourism Organization. On September 27, 1970, the International Federation of Official Tourism adopted the World Tourism Organization Charter at a special congress held in Mexico City. To commemorate this day, the Third Congress of the World Tourism Organization in September 1979 officially designated September 27 as World Tourism Day.

The significance of World Tourism Day is to develop international and domestic tourism, promote cultural, artistic, economic and trade exchanges among countries, enhance mutual understanding among people of various countries, and promote social progress. The World Tourism Organization puts forward promotional slogans every year, and tourism organizations around the world carry out activities based on the promotional slogans and requirements.

02. Travel precautions

1. Keep communication tools open and be sure to remember the phone number of the local tour guide or group leader to prevent emergencies. In addition, it is best to note down your The phone number of the Chinese embassy in the country where you are located. If you encounter anything bad, you must contact the embassy.

2. When abroad, do not reveal your wealth. It is best to put away gold and silver jewelry and do not take it with you to prevent being targeted by criminals. Keep a low profile. Don't count money in public. Do not accept chats with strangers and prevent personal abuse.

3. Things to note when staying in a hotel: find a regular hotel, don’t follow people soliciting customers at the station, and leave valuables in the hotel or carry them with you. When checking in, please pay attention to whether the hotel supplies are complete, such as toiletries, towels, cups, etc. Check whether the sheets are clean. If they are not clean, ask the waiter to change them immediately. Close the door when you come in and out. Don't smoke on the bed. Don't gamble in the hotel. Don't stay too late at night.