27th September, World Tourism Day 2015: One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities
World Tourism Day Official Message by UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai
"Tourism is more than just about reaching a destination – tourism has a global reach. Every time we travel, we become part of a global movement that has the power to drive positive change for our planet and all people.
This 27 September, let us celebrate the value of the 'One Billion Tourists' and work together in making tourism a true instrument of opportunity and inclusion. Let us all turn the power of one billion into a genuine force for good."
(The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.)
This 27 September, let us celebrate the value of the 'One Billion Tourists' and work together in making tourism a true instrument of opportunity and inclusion. Let us all turn the power of one billion into a genuine force for good."
(The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.)
Uttarakhand welcomes all tourist on the occasion of World Tourism Day
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board is the highest body to advise Government on all matters relating to tourism in the State.
Its mission is to place Uttarakhand on the tourism map of the world as one of the leading tourist destinations, and to make Uttarakhand synonymous with tourism.
The UNDP and Government of India have established a program for development of Endogenous Tourism based upon India’s rich cultural heritage and traditional crafts and 32 villages across 20 states are identified for development of alternative models for rural tourism. To support this, leading tourism officials of Uttarakhand launched a campaign under the slogan “10,000 rooms in 1000 villages”.
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Master Plan 2007 - 2022
- The aim of this Tourism Development Master Plan Study is to support the Government of India in their endeavour to promote high quality sustainable tourism infrastructure, facilities and products in the prime tourism zones of Uttarakhand State
Uttarakhand is located approximately 250 km from New Delhi, Uttarakhand is easily reachable by road and rail service.
Uttarakhand Places
Uttarakhand is also a major destination for adventure sports lovers. Many national and international competitions of Skiing, Mountaineering, Water rafting, Rock climbing etc. are held annually. The many thrills the state has on offer range from treks to white water rafting to paragliding to biking are sufficient to entice the adventure-bound souls to explore and experience the newer highs.
Source : internet and facebook page of
United Nations World Tourism Organisation / Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
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