Tourism today is one of the most popular hobbies around the world. Millions of people make daily trips abroad and short trips, go on various excursions or go sightseeing on their own. Such a total passion for new experiences could not but be reflected in the calendar. In this article, you will learn all about the holiday dedicated to avid travelers.
Tourism in the modern world
First of all, it is necessary to define the complex and ambiguous concept of "tourism". One of the first and most accurate interpretations of this word was offered by professors at the University of Bern in Switzerland. In their opinion, tourism can be defined as a set of relationships that arise when individuals travel for a certain time, until a person finds a new place of residence or receives any benefits.
In the second half of the 20th century, many countries began to celebrate the Daytourist. The number of travelers in the world is constantly growing, trips to other countries have already gone beyond the simple desire to see new places. Today's tourism is directly related to the economy, culture, employment and other areas of life. This trend is especially typical for states in which the service for travelers is the prevailing branch of the economy. Among these countries are Egypt, Turkey, Thailand, India, etc. The tourism industry in these countries is so highly developed that it is the main source of replenishment of the treasury.
Thus, travel today is the main form of leisure and recreation for most of the inhabitants of the planet. That is why Tourist Day is a special holiday, which is dedicated to a huge number of entertainment events.
When the day of the traveler is celebrated
The date when the main holiday for all lovers of trips and hikes is celebrated was approved by the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization. Since 1979 Tourist Day has been September 27th.
On the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as other CIS countries, this holiday has been celebrated only since 1983. Accordingly, in 2016 it will be held in our state for the 34th time.
It is worth noting that the holiday Day of the tourist in Russia is not considered a state holiday, so the inhabitants of our country work according to the usual schedule every year on September 27.
Who accepts congratulations
September 27 events are attended by millions of people around the world.the world. Congratulations on the Day of the Tourist on this day are accepted by absolutely all travel lovers, regardless of age, financial condition, religious affiliation, the number of countries visited, the experience of foreign trips and hiking.
Don't forget about those who do everything for the comfort of outdoor enthusiasts, who select and book hotel rooms, lay routes. We are talking about travel agents, hotel workers and other service personnel who ensure the development of this sector of the economy. Congratulations should also be given to the employees of speci alty stores selling travel and outdoor gear.
History of the holiday
The Spanish Torremolinos became the city where Tourist Day was born. It was in this village back in 1979 that a meeting of the World Tourism Assembly was held, and based on its results, it was decided to set a date that later became the main holiday for all travel lovers.
The tradition of celebrating Tourist Day came to the Soviet Union in 1983 and has survived to this day. Every year on September 27, various events are held in our country and around the world aimed at promoting and promoting a he althy and active lifestyle, the desire to learn new things, visit different countries.
How to celebrate a holiday
Avid travelers start receiving gifts from the very morning of September 27th. Traditional congratulations on the Day of the tourist are poems. Another great presentperformance of some famous song that would remind you of hikes or trips.
Travelers are congratulated not only by relatives and friends. Despite the fact that this holiday is not a state holiday, on September 27, television and radio broadcasts are full of educational and entertainment programs, the main characters of which are tourists.
It should be noted that the travel industry has long been a business, the governments of different countries benefit from the flow of visitors to resorts. That is why today it is quite easy to cross the borders of other states, since many of them have completely or partially abolished the visa regime for the purpose of fruitful cooperation.
But back to the celebration. The name itself suggests how to spend this day. The best way to congratulate travelers is to organize a hike or a trip to nature with a picnic and a lot of smiles. And then every tourist will feel how important his interests are to his loved ones!
