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By Jeanne Francoise UMUMARARUNGU
Every year on September 27, Rwanda and other countries mark International Tourism Day. This year, it is being observed for the 42nd time in the Indonesian state of Bali, with the subject “rethinking tourism” (Rethinking tourism).
Since 1980, September 27 has been designated as World Tourism Day by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. This day was picked since the UNWTO Statutes were adopted on it in 1970. The passage of these Statutes is regarded as a turning point for tourism worldwide.
This day is intended to increase understanding of the importance of tourism to the global community and to demonstrate how it influences the social, cultural, political, and economic developments of the world as well as its influence on these factors.
The UNWTO stated that “#WorldtourismDay tomorrow will honor global efforts to reimagine tourism for sustainability” in a tweet on Monday.
Rethinking tourism is this year’s topic, which will raise awareness of its value in terms of chances for employment, education, and other growth.
Even so, since the United Nations describes it as “Aiming to rethink tourism that leads to development,” it brings up important points that travelers should remember, such as respecting the culture of the nation they are visiting, learning a few words of the local tongue, and taking photos only with permission.
After facing difficulties such as the COVID-19 epidemic, which has delayed travel around the world and set back the tourism industry, this theme calls on nations like Rwanda to reevaluate and expand domestic tourism.
Following the covid-19 pandemic, which severely damaged this industry, nations like Rwanda are being urged to redevelop tourism.
The World Tourism Organization of the United Nations defines tourism as the practice of individuals visiting places other than their own country, whether for leisure, commerce, or other reasons.
In order to preserve and further the development of the newborn geese, a ceremony to name them was recently held in Rwanda, one of the nations that make a lot of money from tourism.
This level has climbed by 80% since Covid-19, according to RDB’s Head of Development Agency, Mrs. Claire Akamanzi.
Photo: Mountain Gorillas
