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What time of year is world tourism day?

World tourism day is a festival designated by the World Tourism Organization for tourism workers and tourists. It is established on September 27th every year. World tourism day was established to develop international and domestic tourism, promote world economic and cultural exchanges, promote the development of tourism in various countries, and provide employment opportunities and foreign exchange income. The establishment of world tourism day has made more people realize the role and significance of tourism. The World Tourism Organization sets the host country and theme of the event every year, and China holds the event as the host country of world tourism day in 20 10. Let's have a look. 1. When is world tourism day every year?

What day is world tourism day? World tourism day is established on September 27th every year. There are two reasons for establishing this day as world tourism day: First, to commemorate the predecessor of the World Tourism Organization, the International Official Tourism Union, which adopted the Constitution of the World Tourism Organization at the special congress held in Mexico City on September 27, 1970; On the other hand, September 27th is just after the peak of tourism in the northern hemisphere and when the peak season of tourism in the southern hemisphere comes, which is a good opportunity for people all over the world to spend their holidays. It is symbolic to set up this day.

2. What is the significance of establishing world tourism day?

World tourism day is a festival designated by the World Tourism Organization for tourism workers and tourists. With the rapid development of global economy and the improvement of people's requirements for quality of life, tourism has become a common way for many people and families to spend their holidays. The significance of establishing world tourism day mainly includes:

1. Promote international and domestic tourism, promote cultural, artistic and economic exchanges between countries and regions through tourism, enhance mutual understanding among people of all countries and regions, and truly establish the consciousness of "global village" and "human solidarity".

2. Organize a series of celebrations to promote the development of tourism in various countries. Common tourism day activities include issuing stamps, postcard exhibitions, opening up new tourist attractions and launching new tourist routes. 1983 After China officially became a member of the World Tourism Organization, it set up a main venue every year, and set up sub-venues all over the country to hold activities to celebrate world tourism day and promote the development of tourism.

3. The development of tourism can provide many countries with a large number of jobs and employment opportunities, as well as rich foreign exchange income, and promote the development of economic globalization and economic and cultural ties between countries around the world.

4. The establishment of world tourism day is also conducive to deepening people's knowledge and understanding of tourism in the world. In order to clarify the role and significance of tourism, the World Tourism Organization has set a theme for world tourism day every year since 1980, and various countries' tourism organizations have launched a series of celebrations according to the theme and requirements.

3. Who are the host countries of world tourism day in recent years?

The World Tourism Organization establishes the host country and theme slogan of world tourism day every year. In recent years, the host countries of world tourism day are:

Host country of 19 (1998): Mexico.

The 20th (1999) host country: Chile.

2 1 (2000) Host country: Germany

The 22nd session (200 1) Host country: Iran.

23rd (2002) Host Country: Costa Rica

The 24th (2003) host country: Algeria.

25th (2004) Host Country: Malaysia

26th (2005) Host Country: Qatar

27th (2006) Host country: Portugal

The 28th (2007) Host Country: Sri Lanka

29th (2008) Host Country: Peru

30th (2009) Host Country: Ghana

3 1 (20 10) Host country: China.