Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.
At its Twelfth Session in Istanbul, Turkey, in October 1997, the UNWTO General Assembly decided to designate a host country each year to act as the Organization's partner in the celebration of World Tourism Day. At its Fifteenth Session in Beijing, China, in October 2003, the Assembly decided the following geographic order to be followed for World Tourism Day celebrations: 2006 in Europe; 2007 in South Asia; 2008 in the Americas; 2009 in Africa and 2011 in the Middle East.
At its Twelfth Session in Istanbul, Turkey, in October 1997, the UNWTO General Assembly decided to designate a host country each year to act as the Organization's partner in the celebration of World Tourism Day. At its Fifteenth Session in Beijing, China, in October 2003, the Assembly decided the following geographic order to be followed for World Tourism Day celebrations: 2006 in Europe; 2007 in South Asia; 2008 in the Americas; 2009 in Africa and 2011 in the Middle East.
Theme of World Tourism Day 2015
“Millions of tourists, millions of opportunities”
WhatsApp and Facebook Status for World Tourism Day 2015
“I can't think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything.”
“Walking is a virtue, tourism is a deadly sin.”
“You have to travel to see new light, find new hope, renew the mind and revitalize the soul.”
“In any case, a little danger is a small price to pay for ridding a place of tourists.”
“The life you live will be enrich with every journey you made.”
“Every travel is blessed adventure.”
“He's got a box with a demon in it that draws pictures," said Rincewind shortly. "Do what the madman says and he will give you gold.”
“How could we have discovered great lands, if we dare not travel?”
“Some people grow cotton, while I have a t-shirt farm. The rainy season is when I get the most visitors.”
“We can never forget the the beautiful places we have been.”
“She walked about disdainfully, unwilling to be enthusiastic over monuments of uncertain authorship or date.”
“The world has endless beauty yet to be discovered; don't short change yourself by not vacationing to the things money can't afford to buy.”
“Travelling is not just an activity, it's the art of broadening your vision through the priceless experience.”
“To vacation beside the beautiful waters of the beach and the beauty that surrounds it, is to discover tranquility from within.”
“Enough fine weather and money and a few memorable meals make any place desirable.”
“Wherever you are, you have to be joyfully alive.”
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