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Say What? Today is World Tourism Day 2021
On
September 27, World Tourism Day is celebrated globally. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) organized the event in 1980 to honor tourism for its
contribution to human development, cultural exchange, and environmental
preservation.
Why
it is Celebrated?
World
Tourism Day is celebrated to realize the significance of tourism in the social,
economic, political, and cultural spheres. Millions of people around the world
rely on tourism for their livelihood, which makes the sector crucial to global
economic growth. UN statistics indicate that over ten percent of the earth's
population are employed by the tourism sector, and tourism can constitute more
than 20 percent of a nation's GDP.
Where
the World Tourism Day 2021 is held?
Côte
d'Ivoire, a beautiful coastal country in West Africa, is hosting World Tourism
Day 2021. The theme of this year's World Tourism Day (WTD) in Cote d'Ivoire is
"Tourism for Inclusive Growth." A series of events have been
organized in celebration of the day.
World
Tourism and Covid-19
COVID-19
pandemic has taken a huge toll on the world's economy and social structure. The
impact is felt equally by developed and developing countries. A resumption of
tourism will help kick-start recovery and growth.
People
are especially eager to have a vacation after a year of social isolation. The
main motivator for booking travels this year is seeing friends and family,
according to a study conducted by Google and Kantar. Other reasons to go
away include pampering yourself and disconnecting from screens and a change in
routine life at home.
Is
it safe to travel after coronavirus outbreak?
In
recent months, vaccination campaigns have advanced and countries have reopened,
inspiring optimism and preparation to make up for lost time. The travel
industry is gradually but surely getting back on its feet. Recent ForwardKeys research indicates that international flights to Europe in July and August
reached 39.9% of pre-pandemic levels - an increase of 13.3% over last
year. It has been good news for tourists and peregrinates.
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