20 17 what is the theme of world tourism day?

20 17 The theme of world tourism day is how sustainable tourism can promote development.

Because international tourism is of great significance in raising people's awareness, enhancing their understanding of the rich heritage of various civilizations and better appreciating the intrinsic value of different cultures, thus promoting the strengthening of world peace, the United Nations General Assembly declared 20 17 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.

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.

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In order to popularize the concept of tourism, clarify the role and significance of tourism, and promote the development of world tourism, the World Tourism Organization has set a theme for world tourism day every year since 1980, and tourism organizations of various countries carry out activities according to the theme and requirements of each year. 1983 China officially became a member of the World Tourism Organization.

Other themes of world tourism day:

20 1 1 year: tourism: a link between different cultures.

20 12: tourism and sustainable energy: providing impetus for sustainable development

20 13: "promoting the role of tourism in protecting water resources"

20 14: happy travel, public welfare and benefiting the people

20 15: "One billion tourists, one billion opportunities"

20 16: "tourism promotes development, tourism promotes poverty alleviation and tourism promotes peace"