The purpose of establishing world tourism day

World tourism day was established for the purpose of developing international and domestic tourism, promoting cultural, artistic, economic and trade exchanges among countries, enhancing mutual understanding among people of all countries and promoting social progress.

World tourism day is a festival designated by the World Tourism Organization for tourism workers and tourists. From 65438 to 0970, the International Federation of Official Tourism (the predecessor of the World Tourism Organization) adopted the Constitution of the World Tourism Organization at the special congress held in Mexico City.

1979 In September, the third Congress of the World Tourism Organization officially designated September 27th as world tourism day. This day was chosen as world tourism day. First of all, the predecessor of the World Tourism Organization, the International Official Tourism Union, adopted the Constitution of the World Tourism Organization at the special congress in Mexico City on 1970.

In addition, this day happens to be the handover time just after the peak tourist season in the northern hemisphere and the peak tourist season in the southern hemisphere.

The historical background of world tourism day

1998-2009 Host country of world tourism day

As early as 197 1, the International Federation of Official Tourism Organizations, the predecessor of the World Tourism Organization, put forward the idea of creating this festival according to the opinions of official tourism organizations of African countries. After a lot of preparatory work, 1979 September, the Third Congress of the World Tourism Organization officially decided that September 27th was world tourism day.

This day was chosen because the International Union of Official Tourism Organizations adopted the constitution of the World Tourism Organization to be established at the special congress held in Mexico City on September 27th, 1970, so it is of commemorative significance. ?

In addition, this day happens to be just after the tourist season in the northern hemisphere and just after the tourist season in the southern hemisphere, which is also a good time for people all over the world to spend their holidays. Starting from 1980, the countries concerned organize a series of celebrations every year, such as issuing stamps, holding postcard exhibitions, launching new tourist routes and opening up new tourist spots.

The significance of determining world tourism day lies in:

The World Tourism Organization puts forward a slogan every year, and tourism organizations all over the world carry out activities according to the slogan and requirements.

Since 1985, China has set up main venues in Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, Shenyang and other cities, and set up sub-venues throughout the country to hold activities to celebrate world tourism day.

Carry out tourism publicity activities around the theme of tourism activities determined by the World Tourism Organization in that year.

The World Tourism Organization will hold the 24th world tourism day in Algeria. This year's theme is "tourism: the driving force for poverty eradication, job creation and social harmony"

Fran? ois, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, pointed out that the World Tourism Organization chose this theme in order to fully support the goal of the international community to eradicate poverty in the 2 1 century set by the United Nations, and at the same time further demonstrate the positive role of tourism in eradicating poverty, creating employment opportunities and social harmony. ?

The meaning of world tourism day:

With the rapid development of the world economy and the substantial improvement of people's living standards, tourism has become one of the main choices for people's leisure and vacation.

The development of tourism not only provides a lot of employment opportunities for many countries, but also brings them rich foreign exchange income, so governments of various countries pay more and more attention to the development of tourism. Although the global tourism industry was affected to some extent by terrorist attacks, regional conflicts and world economic recession, it achieved a strong recovery in 2004.

According to the data released by the World Tourism Organization, in 2004, the number of international tourists reached 760 million, and the income from overseas tourism reached 622 billion US dollars, both reaching record highs. According to the forecast of the World Tourism Organization, by 20 10, more than 654.38 billion people will travel abroad every year in the world.

1983 China officially became a member of the World Tourism Organization.

Starting from 1985, a province, autonomous region and municipality directly under the Central Government will be designated as the main venue for world tourism day celebrations every year.

In order to clarify the role and significance of tourism, deepen people's understanding and understanding of tourism in the world, and promote the development of tourism, the World Tourism Organization has set a theme for world tourism day every year from 1980, and tourism organizations in various countries have launched a series of celebrations according to the theme and requirements.