World Tourism Day News

Meliá Hotels makes an appeal for more sustainable and responsible tourism
Yesterday was World Tourism Day, and Meliá Hotels International is using the occasion to focus attention on one of the key challenges and opportunities facing the travel industry: its future sustainable development.

World Tourism Day celebrations to put spotlight on Oman’s diverse offerings
Muscat – The sultanate, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, will mark on Tuesday World Tourism Day by organising several events and activities aimed at enhancing the status of Oman as a distinct tourist destination.

No better way to celebrate World Tourism Day than changing the way to travel
In anticipation of World Tourism Day, this is the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at how the travel and tourism industry impacts the planet, positively and negatively. Withlocals has been working on its mission to reshape the world of travel since 2013 by offering authentic experiences that connect people and cultures

On World Tourism Day, CHTA Reflects on Future of Caribbean Tourism
As the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) marks World Tourism Day, today, Tuesday, Sept. 27, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is reflecting on the significant contribution tourism has made to the socioeconomic development of the Caribbean

WTD 2022, A Strategic Momentum for Indonesia
For the first time in history, Indonesia has the honor to hosting the 42nd World Tourism Day 2022 celebration on 27 September 2022 in Bali, which will be a crucial and strategic momentum for Indonesia to realize its development agenda as well as quality and sustainable tourism.

Tourism Awareness Week 2022
The jamaican Ministry of Tourism, its public bodies and industry partners will officially mark the start of Tourism Awareness Week 2022 with a thanksgiving church service.

Sector gets ready to celebrate World Tourism Day 2022
The countdown to World Tourism Day 2022 is now underway, with every part of the sector invited to be an active part of the annual celebrations. With the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, the International Day of Observance will this year focus on re-imagining the sector’s growth, both in terms of size and relevance.

Europcar supports World Responsible Tourism Day at WTM 2014
Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, was today supporting World Responsible Tourism Day at WTM 2014, by unveiling the Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid SE Saloon. The car represents the future of the Europcar fleet as the car rental provider continues its pledge to help reduce the global impact of tourism.

Sustainable energy for World Tourism Day
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has unveiled “Tourism & Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development” as the theme for this year’s World Tourism Day, which takes place on September 27 annually.

Tourism and sustainable energy: gearing up for World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day (WTD) 2012 will be celebrated under the theme “Tourism&Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development,” inviting everyone involved in tourism – from governments to businesses and tourists themselves – to learn more about the sustainable energy initiatives in place in the tourism sector, debate what more should be done, and advance the use of sustainable energy in tourism.

Spain to host World Tourism Day
The 2012 official World Tourism Day (WTD) celebrations will be held in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain on 27 September 2012. Under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development”, WTD 2012 highlights the need to bring the tourism sector and energy stakeholders closer together to spur tourism’s contribution to sustainability.

World Tourism Day celebrated through diversity
Excellent weather and great enthusiasm accompanied tourism day celebrations in the city of Cape Town yesterday.