World Tourism Day 2022: “Rethinking Tourism”

Every year on September 27, several countries all over the world celebrate “World Tourism Day”.

This year’s theme is ‘Rethinking Tourism’, with a focus on the future, as the industry is still recovering from the unprecedented effect of the Covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdowns and restrictions. Meanwhile, it is also building on the unprecedented political and public recognition of the sector.

This day is also marked as a reminder of the importance of tourism not just as a luxury or a much-needed getaway, but how it affects the socio-cultural, political, and economic sectors of any country, as well as the international community.

The Department Of Leisure and Tourism Management of Federal College of Wildlife Management, New Bussa, an arm of Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan also participated in the celebration of today’s event.

While also spreading awareness about its industry’s importance, the deputy Provost, FCWM, Asso.; Prof. Halidu S.K encouraged everyone to engage in activities for sustainable tourism.

Tourism supports 1 in 10 jobs and provides a livelihood for millions of others in both developing and developed countries.

According to the chairman of the occasion, the Director of NAPTIN , National power training institute of Nigeria; ENGR. Ibrahim Aldo, he emphasized on the importance of hospitality which goes hand in hand with Tourism which is why any event on Tourism is always given a special attention.

World Tourism Day has always been celebrated every year on September 27 since 1980.

The official celebrations for World Tourism Day 2022, are being held in Indonesia this year, one of the countries whose economies rely on tourism and was adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.