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September 27: World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is observed on September 27. Key facts The World Tourism Day is observed every year to promote tourism and spread awareness about its importance. The theme for this year is “Rethinking Tourism”. It focuses on the post-pandemic initiatives and developments concerning tourism sector. It aims to put people and the planet first ..
Month: current affairs - september, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Indian Tourism • Indonesia • Sustainable tourism • Sustainable Tourism for Development • Tourism Sector • Tourism Sector in India • UN World Tourism Organization • United Nation’s World Tourism Day • United Nations World Tourism Organisation • World Tourism Day
UNEP launches Green Fins Hub
The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation have launched the Green Fins Hub to boost sustainable marine tourism. Key features The Green Fins Hub is first-ever global marine tourism industry platform that would help diving and snorkelling operators across the world to make simple, cost-efficient changes in their daily practices ..
Month: current affairs - september, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Coral reef • Coral reefs • Sustainable tourism • UN Environment Programme (UNEP) • UNEP
2018 World Tourism Day (WTD)
The World Tourism Day (WTD) is observed every year on September 27 to raise awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The 2018 theme is “Tourism and the Digital Transformation”. The 2018 WTD is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on the potential contribution ..
Topics: Contents • Digital transformation • Humans • sanitation • Sustainable tourism • Tourism • Types of tourism • World Toilet Day • World Tourism Day • World Tourism Organization
NITI Aayog launches 5 Thematic Reports on Sustainable Development in Himalayan Region
NITI Aayog has released five Thematic Reports on Sustainable Development in Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) recognizing uniqueness of Himalayas and challenges for sustainable development. These reports list challenges in all defined five thematic areas and discuss significance, challenges, ongoing actions and future roadmap. Background These reports were prepared by five working groups which were set ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Topics: Entrepreneurship • Environment • Himalayan Region • National • NITI Aayog • Shifting Cultivation • Skills • Sustainable Development • Sustainable tourism • Thematic Reports • Tourism • Water security
Oman hosts 2nd second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture
The 2nd UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture: Fostering Sustainable Development was held in Muscat, Oman from December 11 to 12, 2017. This conference was hosted by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. It was conducted within the framework of International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (IY2017) to build and strengthen partnerships ..
Topics: Contents • Oman • Sustainability • Sustainable Development • Sustainable tourism • Tourism • Western Asia • World Tourism Organization
World Tourism Day (WTD) observed every year on September 27
The World Tourism Day (WTD) is observed every year on September 27 to raise awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The 2017 theme “Sustainable tourism – a tool for development” is dedicated to explore the contribution of tourism to the Sustainable Development Goals ..
Topics: Contents • Economy • Ram Nath Kovind • sanitation • Sustainable Development Goals • Sustainable tourism • Tourism • Types of tourism • World Toilet Day • World Tourism Day • World Tourism Organization