World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27th to foster awareness of tourism's social, cultural, economic, and political importance. The 2014 theme focuses on tourism's ability to empower communities. Tourism contributes to achieving UN Millennium Development Goals. India ranks 10th globally in international tourist arrivals in 2013. World Tourism Day celebrations in India include competitions and special offers to promote tourism and its economic benefits.

1. World Tourism Day 27th Sep.2014
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*Importance of World Tourism Day * Theme for 2014
* Do’s and Don’ts as you Travel *World Tourism Rankings by UNWTO
* World Tourism Day Celebrations in India * Eco- Tourism

2. World Tourism Day
• World Tourism Day (WTD) is held annually on 27 September.
• Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international
community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural,
political and economic value.
• The event seeks to address global challenges outlined in the
United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to
highlight the contribution the tourism sector can make in
reaching these goals.

3. Theme 2014
WTD 2014 is being held under the theme Tourism
and Community Development - focusing on the
ability of tourism to empower people and provide
them with skills to achieve change in their local
Communities
Themes So Far…

4. Tourism and Community Development
WTD is the perfect time to reflect upon your responsibilities
and impact as a traveler visiting other communities.
Remember:
• Buy local
• Respect the culture you are visiting
• Protect heritage
• Save energy
• Protect the surroundings
• Respect the environment

5.  Carry back all non-degradable litter such as
empty bottles, tins, plastic bags etc. These must
not litter the environment or be buried. They
must be disposed in municipal dustbins only.
 Observe the sanctity of holy sites, temples and
local cultures.
 Cut noise pollution. Do not blare aloud radios,
tape recorders or other electronic entertainment
equipment in nature resorts, sanctuaries and
wildlife parks.
 In case temporary toilets are set-up near
campsites, after defecation, cover with mud or
sand. Make sure that the spot is at least 30
meters away from the water source.
 Respect people's privacy while taking
photographs. Ask for prior permission before
taking a photograph.
 Do not take away flora and fauna in the forms
of cuttings, seeds or roots. It is illegal.
 Do not use pollutants such as detergent, in
streams or springs while washing and bathing.
 Do not use wood as fuel to cook food at the
campsite.
 Do not leave cigarettes butts or make open fires
in the forests.
 Do not consume aerated drinks, alcohol, drugs
or any other intoxicant and throw bottles in the
wild.
 Do not tempt the locals, especially children by
offering them foodstuff or sweets. Respect local
traditions.
 Polythene and plastics are non biodegradable
and unhealthy for the environment and must not
be used and littered.

6. World Tourism Rankings by UNWTO
RANK COUNTRY
UNWTO
REGION
INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS
2013
1 FRANCE Europe 84.7 million
2 UNITED STATES
North
America
69.8 million
3 SPAIN Europe 60.7 million
4 CHINA Asia 55.7 million
5 ITALY Europe 47.7 million
6 TURKEY Europe 37.8 million
7 GERMANY Europe 31.5 million
8 UNITED KINGDOM Europe 31.2 million
9 RUSSIA Europe 28.4 million
10 THAILAND Asia 26.5 million
In Asia and Pacific region, INDIA holds 10th rank with 6.8 million tourist arrivals in 2013

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8.  It is celebrated with the great interest by the
various tourism enterprises, organizations,
government agencies.
 Varieties of competitions are held at this day such
as photo competitions promoting the tourism,
tourism award presentations including free
entries, discounts/special offers to the general
public.
 Tourism has become the continuously growing
because of the occurrence of various attractive
and new destinations for the tourists. It has
become the main source of income for the
World Todeuverloispimng c Douantyrie Cs.elebrations in INDIA

9. What is Eco-tourism?
• eco-tourism means making as little environmental impact
as possible and encouraging the preservation of wildlife
and habitats when visiting a place.
• Eco-tourism activities should follow the following
principles:
Minimize impact
Raise sensitivity to host countries
Build environmental and cultural awareness
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation
Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people