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National Tourism Day 2021: Know its history, significance and theme this year

The day's importance is plain and simple. It is to highlight the prominence of tourism in the country and how it impacts India's economic prospects.

While we all are familiar with Republic Day being celebrated on January 26, the previous day, January 25, is dedicated to an aspect that is very important, especially for our economy.

Every year, January 25 is observed as National Tourism Day in the country. Owing to the diversity and the multiculturism India has to offer, this day is to highlight the importance of tourism having a positive impact on the country's economy. 

National Tourism Day History

It is not known when exactly this day came about. However, in 1948, a Tourist Traffic Committee was formed to promote tourism. The first regional offices of the same were established in Delhi and Mumbai. Three years later, in 1951, more offices were added in Kolkata and Chennai.

A department specifically pertaining to tourism was established in 1958 under the Ministry of Tourism and Communication that was headed by the Deputy General in the rank of Joint Secretary. 

National Tourism Day Significance

The day's importance is plain and simple. It is to highlight the prominence of tourism in the country and how it impacts India's economic prospects. Each and every region in the country has a rich history attached to it that is commemorated in various ways. Tourism is the best way to highlight it all. Along with this, people are educated about the role it plays in the country as well. 

National Tourism Day Theme

This year, the theme of National Tourism Day is 'Dekho Apna Desh'. Owing to the deadly coronavirus, tourism was deeply impacted by the lockdown that was put in the country to curb COVID-19's rampant spread. This time, this day will be observed virtually. From January 21 to February 22, the Ministry of Tourism has been organizing seminars pertaining to the theme. With that, they want to showcase the diverse culture of our country. 

On this day, here's hoping that this year we all get to travel a bit around the country as well. Happy National Tourism Day!

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Today, the union tourism minister prahlad singh patel inaugurated an indian institute of skiing and mountaineering (iism) branch at kargil..

India is a country well known for its diversity all over the globe. Its diversity is what makes India a prime attraction for tourism. Apart from its colourful streets, love and spice-filled food, and every single face telling a story of its own, India offers several forms of tourism including cultural, nature, heritage, educational, sports, rural, eco-tourism, etc.

Therefore, to promote India’s tourism, ‘National Tourism Day’ is celebrated on January 25, every year. Tourism is a booming industry and has a potential for growth.

National Tourism Day significance:

National Tourism Day is celebrated to cultivate and create awareness on the significance of tourism, and its social, political, economic, and cultural value. Each and every region in the country has a rich history attached to it that is commemorated in various ways. Tourism is the best way to highlight it all. Along with this, people are educated about the role it plays in the country as well, writes TIMESNOWNEWS .

National Tourism Day theme 2021:

This year, the theme of National Tourism Day is ‘ Dekho Apna Desh ’. Airport Authority of India, on its Twitter page writes, “Chalo Safar Par for now and forever.”

East, West, South, North and North East, travel around India through AAI Airports and #DekhoApnaDesh . #𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘗𝘢𝘳 for now and forever. #NationalTourismDay pic.twitter.com/SheB87p39v — Airports Authority of India (@AAI_Official) January 25, 2021

Owing to the deadly coronavirus, tourism was deeply impacted by the lockdown that was put in the country to curb COVID-19’s rampant spread. This time, this day will be observed virtually. From January 21 to February 22, the Ministry of Tourism has been organizing seminars pertaining to the theme. With that, they want to showcase the diverse culture of our country, as per a report by TIMESNOWNEWS .

Today, in Kargil of Ladakh Union territory, the Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated an Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) branch. The Minister also participated in various events to celebrate the National Tourism Day with National Events of Adventure Tourism, (NEAT) in Kargil district, reported by ALL INDIA RADIO NEWS .

Ministry of Tourism is celebrating the #NationalTourismDay at Kargil with the host of initiatives like opening a branch of Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) at Kargil and organising National Level Event of Adventure Tourism. #NEATKargil2021 @prahladspatel — Ministry of Tourism (@tourismgoi) January 25, 2021

India, being a country of diverse geography, culture, heritage, history, and festivals attracts millions of foreign tourists every year contributing directly to the economic growth of the local communities. “However, due to COVID-19, the scenarios of the tourism industry has changed a lot. Experts, however, expect it to be emerging back with a greater impact globally,” reports NEWS18 .

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The overall disruption in the tourism sector brought about by COVID-19, provides an opportunity to redefine and recalibrate the direction and narratives of tourism investments for a more sustainable future for the People, the Planet, and prosperity.  

This  World Tourism Day 2023 , the  UNWTO ,  under the theme “Tourism and green investment” highlights the need for more and better-targeted investments for the  Sustainable Development Goals , the UN roadmap for a better world by 2030. Now is the time for new and innovative solutions, not just traditional investments that promote and underpin economic growth and productivity.

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For the People by investing in education and skills

Looking ahead, the global tourism workforce will require millions of hospitality graduates annually between now and 2030 and a further 800,000 jobs a year will require specific vocational training. For these reasons, we need to invest in people, as they are the foundation of tourism so that all those who wish to be part of the sector have the same opportunities to access quality tourism training, anywhere in the world.

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Looking into the future, the need to reduce emissions provides an investment opportunity of $24.7 trillion in the green buildings sector of emerging market cities by 2030, in which hotels, resorts, and restaurants account for $1.5 trillion. In addition, tourism faces a lot more investment opportunities related to new solutions and technologies to decarbonize the sector as well as to ensure climate-resilient infrastructure through adaptation solutions.

For Prosperity by investing in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship

Digitalization and innovation programs are a strategic priority to support particularly young people and women, which are critical to upskill the tourism sector’s workforce. Moreover, the global need to increase investments in programs that support and incentivize entrepreneurship and generate opportunities for innovations is highly need it in the tourism sector.

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National Tourism Day 2022: Date, theme, history and significance

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India is a country filled with a rich culture and mythological heritage. It is a diverse country. India is a country where ethnicity, practice, culture etc change with every kilometre as one moves from north to south. People from different parts of the world visit the country. National Tourism Day is celebrated in India every year.

National Tourism Day 2022: Date

National Tourism Day is celebrated on January 25 every year across the country.

National Tourism Day 2022: Theme

This year’s theme for National Tourism Day is ‘Rural and Community Centric Tourism’.

National Tourism Day 2022: History

In 1958, the government realised the importance of tourism coming to India and that led to the creation of a separate department of tourism.

National Tourism Day 2022: Significance

India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world and offers diversity and multiculturalism.

The country has a rich heritage and attractive places to visit, making it a popular tourist destination.

The day is celebrated in the country to inform people of the growth prospects of the tourism sector and how it impacts India’s economic development.

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The picture of tourism is set to change in the year 2021 as the industry hit a low during the pandemic.

To celebrate the love for travel and tourism that India shares, National Tourism Day is celebrated each year on January 25. However, one would wonder why call it ‘tourism’ day. This is because, travelling simply means movement of a single or a group of people from one place to another. Meanwhile, tourism is a bigger sector which accounts for travel of citizens within and outside the country and hosting travellers from other countries to our own. It is a blooming industry and has a potential for growth like no other, as experts say.

National Tourism Day 2021: Significance

National Tourism Day is celebrated in India on January 25 to create awareness about the significance of tourism among the society around the world and about its cultural and economic value. The Indian government established this day in recognition of tourism as an essential sector for the country’s cultural and economic growth.

National Tourism Day 2021: Contribution to growth

India, being a country of diverse geography, culture, heritage, history and festivals, becomes a prime attraction for travellers from around the globe. Statistics show that millions of foreign tourists visit India every year and it contributes directly to the cultural and economic upliftment of the local communities.

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‘ Tourism for Inclusive Growth’ is the theme for World Tourism Day 2021 . This year’s official celebration will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire, celebrating tourism’s ability to drive inclusive development and the role it plays in promoting respect while generating opportunities for many millions across the globe.

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National Tourism Day: Theme & significance

New Delhi: National Tourism Day is celebrated across the country on January 25 every year to appreciate India’s beauty and spread awareness about the importance of tourism and its impact on the economy.

The ministry of tourism is observing National Tourism Day under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, a 75-week grand celebration to mark 75 years of India’s independence. This year’s theme for National Tourism Day is ‘Rural and Community Centric Tourism’.

In 1958, the government realised the importance of tourism traffic coming towards India and they created a separate department of tourism. The aim of creating the department was to preserve our national heritage and to look after the tourist destinations for keeping their beauty intact while making them tourist-friendly.

Last year, the National Tourism Day was observed virtually in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Tourism organised seminars between 21 January and 22 February, 2021 around the theme ‘Dekho Apna Desh’.

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National Tourism Day 2023: Date, History, Significance, Theme and Important Facts

National tourism day 2023: it is observed on 25 january to highlight the importance of tourism for the economy of the country. let us read more about national tourism day, its importance, and the objective behind the celebration.    .

National Tourism Day 2023: On this day, a national-level program will be held at Telangana's Pochampally. It is a village situated on the outskirts of Hyderabad and is known for its famous hand-woven Ikat saris. National Tourism Day is celebrated on 25 January to spread awareness about the importance of tourism and its impact on the economy. 

India is a diverse nation and it offers several forms of tourism including cultural, nature, heritage, educational, sports, rural, eco-tourism, etc. This diversity of India makes it a prime attraction for tourists. 

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National Tourism Day 2023: Theme

The theme for the celebration of National Tourism Day 2023 is yet not announced.

The theme of National Tourism Day 2022 is "Rural and Community-Centric Tourism."

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The concept of tourism refers to the broad framework that identifies tourism’s essential characteristics and distinguishes tourism from similar, often related but different phenomena The two terms ‘travel’ and ‘tourism’ can be used in isolation or together to describe three concepts:

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2. A sector of the economy or an industry

3. A broad system of interacting relationships of people, their needs to travel outside their communities, and services that attempt to respond to these needs by supplying products.

National Tourism Day was established to promote the tourism industry and recognize its contribution to the growth and sustainability of tourist destinations and local communities.

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Why is National Tourism Day celebrated?

World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27 September and in India, National Tourism Day is celebrated on 25 January. This celebration is all about cultivating and creating awareness among society globally on the significance of tourism, and its social, political, financial, and also cultural worth and value.

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• What is National Tourism? + National Tourism consists of domestic and outbound tourism. It is the tourism of resident visitors, within and outside the economic territory of the country of reference.
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National Tourism Day 2023 – Theme, Significance, Quiz

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In India, the National Tourism Day is celebrated every year on 25 January. It was established by the Indian government to raise awareness of the importance of tourism for the growth of the country’s economy. India is a diverse country with various cultures and a rich history and is admired by tourists from all over the world.

In view of the current pandemic, the thought of travel for relaxation would seem like a difficult image and everything is going virtual nowadays. Moreover, World Tourism Day was celebrated as a virtual event, so, the National Tourism Day also hopes to go virtual. During this situation, Ministry has been organizing a series of webinars from 21st January to 22nd February under the overall theme of Dekho Apna Desh (DAD), showcasing the diverse culture, heritage, destinations, and tourism products of the country.

National Tourism Day 2023 – Date

National Tourism Day was established to promote the tourism industry and recognize its sequel to the growth and sustainability of tourist destinations and thereby to the local communities. This year, tourism is expected to have a boom after the pandemic situation ceases. Let us know more regarding tourism in India.

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National Tourism Day 2023 Theme

National Tourism day 2021 theme is ‘Dekho Apna Desh’. The Ministry of Tourism has been organizing seminars around the theme beginning from January 21 to February 22, 2021.

Tourism and Economy

India is a diverse nation, rich history, cultural and geographical diversity make the country one of the most popular tourist destinations among foreign travelers. Certainly, this diversity of India itself makes it a prime attraction for tourists. It offers various forms of tourism, like- cultural, heritage, cruise, educational, business, sports, rural, adventure, polo and golf, medical, and eco-tourism.

There are 38 World Heritage sites in India that are recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as of August 2019. These are places of importance of cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972.

Tourism plays a huge role in boosting India’s economy. According to reports, the World Travel and Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated Rs.16.91 lakh crore (US$240 billion) or 9.2% of India’s GDP in 2018. According to statistics, over 7.7% of Indian employees work in the tourism industry. Every year, the country is visited by millions of foreign tourists. It reemphasizes the fact that tourism needs to be taken seriously. For the same reason government is taking great efforts to make sure that the country gets cleaner, more amenities and facilities are introduced at railway stations and public places, and general safety measures are undertaken at popular spots.

In 2019, India was ranked 34th on the world travel and tourism competitiveness index moving up 6 places from 2018.

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Tourism Department

National policies for the promotion and development of tourism are designed and carried out by the Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency for the formulation of national policies and programs and for the co-ordination of activities of various Central Government Agencies, State Governments/UTs, and the Private Sector for the development and promotion of tourism in the country. This Ministry is headed by the Union Minister of State for Tourism. The present Minister of State (IC) is Shri. Prahlad Singh Patel.

Visa Policy in India

India needs citizens of most countries to hold a valid passport and apply for a travel visa at their local Indian embassy or consulate, prior to the visit. Tourists can apply directly by mail or in person, or through their local travel services company. India has recently implemented an online method for citizens of 168 countries to apply for an e-Tourist Visa.

Nationals of countries like Bhutan, Maldives, and Nepal don’t require a travel visa to enter India. And the citizens of Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, DPR Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Nepal, South Africa, and Uruguay are not required to pay a fee when acquiring an Indian visa.

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As a measure to boost tourism, the Indian Government executed a new visa policy in November 2014, allowing tourists and business visitors to obtain a “visa on arrival” at 28 international airports , by acquiring an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before arrival, without having to visit an Indian consulate or visa center.

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National tourism day quiz 2023.

1. When is National Tourism Day in India celebrated?

Ans. January 25th

2. Which state got six National Tourism Awards in the marketing category?

Ans. Kerala

3. India’s rank in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index of the World Economic Forum is

4. How many UNESCO World Heritage sites are there in India till 2020?

5. Which was the last added site from India to the UNESCO World Heritage list?

Ans. Jaipur

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World Tourism Day 2021: Know its history, significance and theme

World tourism day 2021: the world tourism organization (unwto) is an united nations’ agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism..

World Tourism Day is observed every year on September 27 to mark the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of the Organization in 1970, paving the way for the establishment of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is an United Nations’ agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

History of World Tourism Day

UNWTO was established on this day in 1980 to create awareness on how tourism affects social-cultural, political and economic values globally and the role of tourism within the international community.

Significance of World Tourism Day

On World Tourism Day, UNWTO urges people to highlight the ability of tourism. “By celebrating this day, we state our commitment that, as tourism grows, the benefits that come will be felt at every level of our broad and diverse sector, from the biggest airline to the smallest family business,” Zurab Pololikashvili, UNWTO’s secretary general, said in his official message.

UN secretary general António Guterres said the tourism sector touches almost every part of the global economy and societies, enabling historically marginalised people and those at risk of being left behind to benefit from development that is local and direct. “On World Tourism Day, we recognise the power and potential of tourism to advance prosperity and drive inclusive sustainable development,” he added.

Theme of World Tourism Day 2021

This year the theme of World Tourism Day is 'Tourism for Inclusive Growth'. It aims to help people associated with the tourism sector in every possible way. UNWTO has urged businesses, tourists, UN agencies, member states and non-members to "celebrate tourism’s unique ability to ensure that nobody is left behind as the world begins to open up again and look to the future".

Celebrating World Tourism Day

Keeping World Tourism Day in mind and to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Centre’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is organising various events and activities in the state to promote state tourism and make people aware of the state's rich history, traditions, cultural and national heritage, possibilities, tourism importance etc. and to enhance their tourism knowledge, news agency PTI reported.

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National Tourism Day 2024: Theme, History, Significance, Important Facts

National Tourism Day 2024 will be observed on Thursday, January 25, 2024 for encouraging tourism across the country and making people aware of the role of tourism towards the growth of the country.

Many people are unaware that India celebrates National Tourism Day on January 25 . The Government of India has designated this special day in order to encourage tourism inside the nation. It’s a day set aside to raise awareness about the significance of tourism and its role throughout the Indian market. It is probably the greatest day to learn about how wonderful India is as a vacation and tourist destination.

Most of us fantasize of traveling to exotic locations overseas, yet we overlook how often here will be to have from our own nation. Every year, India has piqued the interest of numerous international visitors. India attracts visitors from Israel, the United States, Australia, England, and New Zealand because of its historical, cultural, and spiritual significance.

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National Tourism Day History

It’s unclear when precisely this day occurred. However, a Tourist Traffic Group was constituted in 1948 to encourage tourism. The company’s initial regional offices were opened in Delhi and Mumbai. More offices were opened in Kolkata and Chennai in 1951, three years later..

In 1958, the Ministry of Tourism and Communication created a department dedicated to tourism, which was led by a Deputy General with the rank of Joint Secretary.

National Tourism Day Significance

The significance of the day is obvious. Its purpose is to emphasize the importance of tourism industry In India and how much it affects the nation’s economic future. Each area in the nation has a long and illustrious background that is honored in different ways. The greatest approach to showcase it all is via tourism. Individuals are also taught about the function it performs in the nation.

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National Tourism Day 2024 Theme

National Tourism Day 2024 theme is yet to be decided.

The theme of National Tourism Day 2023 was ‘Rural and Community Centric Tourism’.

In the year 2022, the theme of National Tourism Day 2022 was ‘Rural and Community Centric Tourism’.

‘Dekho Apna Desh’ was the theme of National Tourism Day in 2021. The nation was placed under lockdown to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus COVID-19. This had a significant effect on tourism. In 2021, the day was commemorated in a virtual manner. The Ministry of Tourism hosted a series of seminars on the subject from January 21 to February 22. They demonstrated our country’s varied culture.

On this day, let us hope that we will all be able to travel across the nation this year.

Interesting Facts

• Tourism’s impact to GDP: Tourism contributes significantly to India’s economic growth. The tourism industry in India generated a total of $124.8 billion to GDP in 2015, as per statistics.
• Among the world’s fastest-growing tourist sectors: In contrast to the entire globe, India’s tourist industry is rapidly expanding. As per a recent study, India was among the world’s fastest-growing tourist attractions.
• Tourism employment: Employment is a critical component of every country’s economy. Tourism is subject to a significant number of employment in India. According to statistics, India’s tourist industry employs 40 million people. As a result, it is one of the country’s largest employment generators
• Tourist’s employee percentage: In 2015, India’s tourism sector employed more than 23.5 million people. This implies that the tourist sector employs over 7.7% of Indian workers. As a result, the tourist industry employs a sizable part of India’s workers.
• Kumbh Mela: The big Kumbh Mela is among the traditions that are associated with India. It is said to be the world’s biggest religious gathering. Approximately 75 million devotees attended the Kumbh Mela in 2011.
• World’s Biggest Postal System: It is indeed important to note that India boasts the largest global postal system. Make a wild guess at how many post offices there are in India! They number 1, 55,015 in total! On average, one postal service serves approximately 7,175 people.

 National Tourism Day 2024 Quotes

“Tourism in India has the potential to promote faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth. It could be used as a powerful antidote to tackle poverty” (Chiranjeevi)

“Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travellers don’t know where they’re going” (Paul Theroux)

“We belong to a tradition where we treat the entire universe as our family. For me, globalization is the manifestation of nationalization. There is no contradiction between the two” (Narendra Modi)

“Life is a journey that must be travelled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations” (Oliver Goldsmith)

“Domains like Trade, Technology, Tourism, Talent and Tradition have the power to redefine existing paradigms” (Narendra Modi)

“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries” (Aldous Huxley)

It was observed last year following its theme ‘Rural and Community Centric Tourism’.

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Every year, the National Tourism Day is celebrated on 25 January. This day highlights the pivotal role of the tourism sector in strengthening the economy of our country. Moreover, this day also honors foreign visitors to come and explore the diverse Indian cultural heritage, traditional food, and history. Interestingly, in 2022, the National Tourism Day celebrations were a major part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, an Indian government initiative. 

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History of national tourism day, national tourism day theme 2024, what is the significance of this day, 5 quotes on national tourism day.

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Although there is not much information available about the history of the day, here are a few important points to remember;

• According to widely held beliefs, the was first observed somewhere around the year 1948.
• It happened after the Indian government established a tourist committee which in turn started celebrating this day with great enthusiasm and pride. 

Every year, the day is celebrated with a different theme in the center of attraction. The theme for 2024 is Sustainable Journeys, Timeless Memories,” emphasizing the concept of responsible and mindful travel . Similarly, the theme for 2022 was Rural and Community-Centric Tourism.  

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India is a country of rich culture that attracts visitors from all around the world. National Tourism Day holds great significance in India for several reasons such as:

• It not only promotes tourism but also raises awareness about its importance for the economic sector of India. 
• The day encourages the people of India to explore the marvelous attractions of their country and support the rapid growth and development of domestic tourism. 
• Interestingly, the day also urges people to turn to sustainable tourism practices that will eventually help in mitigating the negative impacts on our environment.
• It also sheds light on the overall economic benefits of the tourism industry. A few examples include creating new jobs, generating revenue, and offering investment opportunities. 

Here are 5 quotes on one of the most important days and dates to further enrich your learning about this topic. 

Tourism is the best education. It teaches you to be open-minded, to understand and appreciate different cultures. – Amitabh Bachchan

Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. – Ibn Battuta

Tourism is a passport to peace and prosperity. – Enrique Peña Nieto

Tourism is the biggest industry in the world, and it’s still growing. – Louis D’Amore

The journey is the destination. – Dan Eldon

Today, we celebrate National Tourism Day & cherish the efforts of the Tourism Ministry. On this day, let us appreciate & explore the historical, cultural & natural beauty of India & promote the culture of travelling, which is essentially a prerequisite for our growing economy. pic.twitter.com/0yTuY8ej61 — Congress (@INCIndia) January 25, 2023

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National Tourism Day is celebrated in India every year on 25 January. It brings forward the importance of the tourism industry in developing and strengthening the economy of our country. Moreover, the day also subtly promotes tourism as a means of cultural exchange between countries, sustainable development and preservation of the environment, and economic growth. 

The theme for World Tourism Day 2023 was Tourism and green investment. 

The theme for this day 2024 is Sustainable Journeys reflects the growing global and cultural awareness of the environmental impact of tourism.

This was all about celebrating National Tourism Day. For more such articles, make sure to check the trending events page of Leverage Edu .

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That's if Disney wins approval from local officials to expand its Anaheim resort over the next four decades.

The proposed expansion wouldn't increase Disney's 490-acre (488-hectare) footprint in Southern California or change what the company already has permission to build. But it could help the company develop new attractions. They could place rides and entertainment options on what is currently a sprawling, 50-acre (20-hectare) parking lot — and move parking for Disneyland to a multistory structure — all while keeping within the boundaries of a resort surrounded by residential neighborhoods.

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After a lengthy meeting late Monday, the city of Anaheim’s planning commission voted to recommend approval of the proposal for Disneyland, dubbed the “happiest place on Earth.” The project — which would require Disney to invest at least $1.9 billion in the theme park, lodging, entertainment and related uses over the next decade — still must be approved by the city council before taking effect. The council is expected to consider the project next month.

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During the hourslong planning commission meeting, staff for the city's planning and building department recommended the application be approved.

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There has been a sprinkling of news and hints from company officials, including refurbishment of DinoLand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and blue-sky talk for a land of some sort “beyond Big Thunder” at Magic Kingdom.

Attractions experts say the investment could mean original rides and lands for Disney World, such as a villains-driven domain; cloning of recent international projects based on “Frozen” and “Zootopia”; or even a fifth theme park, which would be WDW’s first since Animal Kingdom opened in 1998.

Putting more money into theme parks is a “no-brainer,” Walt Disney Co. Bob Iger has said. The billions earmarked for attractions will go into properties around the globe, including Disney Cruise Line, he said.

“If you look at the return on invested capital of that business over the last 20 years, particularly over the last 10, the track record is extraordinary,” Iger said in a recent interview at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference.

“We have thousands of acres of land still to develop. We could actually build seven new full lands, if we wanted to, around the world,” he said.

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The governor and Florida Legislature later dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District, Disney World’s governmental body. The replacement, called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight, will have influence over future expansion plans.

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Lands at Disney and Universal parks are based on “Cars,” “Star Wars” and the “Harry Potter” series.

During a D23 Expo session in September 2022, Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, floated a handful of ideas for Magic Kingdom, specifically in the area “beyond Big Thunder,” the Frontierland roller coaster. He mentioned ideas based on the “Coco” and “Encanto” films as well as Disney’s lineup of animated villains.

Testa said he believes the villain land will happen.

“People love the villains, and the villains can do things,” he said. “They can interact with guests in a way that regular characters can’t. Like they can be sassy in a way that other characters can’t.”

He imagines separately ticketed villain events in addition to a land of their own.

“That would sell a lot, so I think that has some legs,” he said.

In another session of D23, Disney’s official fan club, officials announced that Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand area would be remade with a “tropical Americas” theme. Details were sketchy, but there were oblique references to “Encanto” and Indiana Jones. The Dinosaur ride running in DinoLand shares a ride system with the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction in Disneyland.

Testa expects a full-blown, revamped DinoLand, once the site of Primeval Whirl, a coaster that closed in 2020 and demolished in 2021.

“I think, again, you’re going to see a big thrill ride, you’ll see a family-friendly, possibly dark ride, possibly water-based ride, sort of intermediate thing like Na’vi River Journey [at Animal Kingdom], and then you’ll see a third ride, which is, you know, the Magic Carpets of Aladdin [at Magic Kingdom] or something like that,” he said.

Duplicating rides or lands from other Disney parks might soothe those who cry out “be fair to Florida” when Disney World is not the home base of announced projects.

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“A lot of feedback I’m getting is about the attractions and lands being built overseas. Those parks seem to be updating far better and quicker than what we have here in Florida,” said Michele Atwood, owner of The Main Street Mouse , a theme park website, and author of Disney-related books.

A World of Frozen land opened at Hong Kong Disneyland in November, followed by a “Zootopia”-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland in December. Fantasy Springs, which will have elements from “Tangled,” “Frozen” and “Peter Pan,” opens at Tokyo DisneySea in June.

“A lot of folks would like to see WDW follow suit with those updates, including myself,” Atwood said.

In recent years, Disney has completed projects at Epcot, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride, a “Moana” walk-through attraction and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which became the home of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a land with multiple attractions. Tron: Lightcycle/Run, an indoor-outdoor coaster, opened at Magic Kingdom, where Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the reimagined Splash Mountain attraction, is scheduled to debut this summer.

Iger is open to duplication. While Pandora, the World of Avatar opened at Animal Kingdom in 2017, there are plans to add one at Disneyland in California.

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“That doesn’t mean we can’t put one in somewhere in Asia and somewhere in Europe, for instance,” he said at the Morgan Stanley conference. “We opened up a Frozen land in Hong Kong in November – tremendous response to that. … Build it with excellence and they will come.”

Creating more options makes sense, but it also could overwhelm a vacationing family with time restrictions, Morrow said.

“Also in the industry, and the entertainment industry as a whole, there is a surge of what I would call the smaller experiences happening. These are the things that take two hours to do, not eight hours to do,” he said.

“They might be in a theme park/might not be in a theme park kind of experience. I think is something people are really interested in,” Morrow said.

Universal is developing that sort of attraction elsewhere. It plans to open a kid-oriented park in Frisco, Texas, and a year-round Halloween offering in Las Vegas. Morrow also points to Area15 , a multi-stop art and entertainment district in Vegas that announced a second location would come to Orlando.

“Think many parks, many experiences with multiple attractions … but it doesn’t take all day,” he said.

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Government of Canada announces support for 17 organizations based in the Prairies to prevent and address gender-based violence

From: Women and Gender Equality Canada

News release

Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced over $7.4M for 17 organizations located in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to prevent and address gender-based violence.

March 25, 2024 – Winnipeg, Manitoba — Women and Gender Equality Canada

Gender-based violence has profound impacts on Canadian society and cost the lives of too many women, girls and gender-diverse people. Preventing and addressing gender-based violence is a crucial step to advancing gender equality in Canada.

This funding will help these organizations prevent and address gender-based violence by strengthening their communities, building capacity, providing better support and resources, or conducting research. The collaborative spirit driving these initiatives embodies the essence of progress towards gender equality and a stronger, more inclusive Canada.  

Today’s announcement builds on the progress under the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence and the work supporting crisis hotlines across the country. The Government of Canada has recently signed bilateral agreements with all provinces and territories for both initiatives. Coordinated and collaborative actions from federal, provincial, and territorial governments, in collaboration with community organizations, are essential in effectively preventing and addressing gender-based violence.

"Gender-based violence is unacceptable and has no place in our country. It impacts people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, and disproportionally, Indigenous women and girls, 2SLGBTQI+ people and racialized women. These direct federal investments, alongside the National Action Plan to End to Gender-based violence, are about keeping people safe, supporting frontline workers, and making sure that we are addressing the root causes of gender-based violence. Every day, our collaboration with these organizations is moving us closer towards a safer Canada for everyone.” The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth

“Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence, as well as experiences of stigma, exclusion, and marginalization. The impacts of these experiences are broad and felt across generations, and our government is supporting those impacted to break that cycle. I am committed to supporting organizations advancing gender equality and ending gender-based violence across the Prairies and right here at home in Manitoba.” The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Quick facts

An investment of approximately $601.3 million was made through Budget 2021 to increase efforts to end gender-based violence. 

Building on Budget 2021 investments, Budget 2022 committed $539.3 million over five years to support provinces and territories in their efforts to implement the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence. 

These 17 projects are funded through various calls for proposals under the Gender-based Violence Program and the Women’s Program – see details in the backgrounder document (link in section below). 

Among the provinces of Canada, the highest rate of gender-related homicide of women and girls was reported in Saskatchewan (1.03), followed by Manitoba (0.72) – all of which were above the national rate (0.54). These provinces also recorded the highest provincial rates of homicide and overall violent crime in 2021.

Rural rates of intimate partner violence against women are significantly higher than those in urban areas in all areas of Canada. The rural areas of Saskatchewan and Manitoba show the highest rates within the provinces.  

Associated links

• Backgrounder – Government of Canada announces support for 17 organizations based in the Prairies to prevent and address gender-based violence
• WAGE Funding: Gender-based Violence Program
• WAGE Funding: Women’s Program
• The National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence
• Supporting crisis hotlines across the country

Nanki Singh Press Secretary Office of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth 819-665-2632 [email protected]

Media Relations Women and Gender Equality Canada 819-420-6530 [email protected]

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