World Tourism Day 2017: UN releases manual on tourist etiquette as part of awareness campaign
27 September marks World Tourism Day, an annual event organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), aimed at underscoring the social, cultural, political and economic value of international tourism.
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27 September marks World Tourism Day, an annual event organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), aimed at underscoring the social, cultural, political and economic value of international tourism. On the occasion, some Rajasthani folk artists entertain foreign tourists at Junagarh Fort. PTI
This year’s event also aligns with the UN’s overall designation of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. According to the UN, around 1.2 billion travellers crossed international borders last year. The figure is expected to rise to 1.8 billion by 2030. In the photo clicked in Srinagar, a shikara-wala takes a nap in his boat while wating for tourists at famous Dal Lake . PTI
Ahead of this year’s event, United Nations World Tourism Organisation released a manual on tourist etiquette called Travel. Enjoy. Respect, as part of a global public awareness campaign reminding tourists on the dos and don’ts of responsible travel. PTI
The reminder comes following a particularly turbulent year for international tourism. Across Europe, this summer, a wave of anti-tourism marches were staged to protest unchecked visitor numbers and disrespectful tourists. In the photo clicked in Agra, a foreign tourist is being welcomed at the eastern gate of Taj Mahal. PTI
In a bid to curb acts of hooliganism and restore civility, Italian cities like Rome, Turin and Milan have resorted to imposing bans on everything from outdoor drinking after nightfall, food trucks and street hawkers to eating and drinking near historic fountains. A group of tourists at Gateway of India on the World Tourism Day in Mumbai on Wednesday. PTI