September 27 is World Tourism Day
HAPPY WORLD TOURISM DAY! SEPTEMBER 27 This day promotes awareness of the need for accessible tourism. World Tourism Day is the project of the UN’s specialized agency — the World Tourism Organization (WTO) to boost local economies and ensuring sustainable tourism. Whether it's by plane, car, train, bus, bike, or foot, the world is open for everyone to see and enjoy! Just a reminder to observe safe and hygienic protocols imposed during pandemic travels. From NationalToday.Com: WHY WE LOVE WORLD TOURISM DAY It creates jobs All over the world, even in its most remote corners, tourism has become a dependable source of jobs. In the U.S. alone, the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries supported 7.6 million jobs in 2015. This means one out of every 18 Americans is employed in tourism. When done responsibly, tourism can create jobs in areas where unemployment has risen due to unavoidable factors like automation. It’s a cash cow In 2015, international tourism generated $1.5 trilli