Be Inspired - World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on 27th September to coincide with the end of the peak tourist season in the northern hemisphere and the beginning of the peak tourist season in the southern hemisphere. World Tourism Day was created by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation to foster awareness about the importance and impact of tourism on social, cultural, political, and economic values and, as the Global Tourism Industry has become one of the fastest growing economic sectors, this is more important than ever. Tourism can pull resources from residents and often indigenous peoples who need it most as well as physically damaging the environment of the location itself and so this year’s World Tourism Day places the idea of responsible tourism at the forefront. Tourism and Green Investments, the 2023 theme, is looking for new and innovative solutions for the kind of tourism we want for the future; prioritising people, the planet, and progress rather than economic growth.
Full of exploration and adventure, sate your wanderlust with these stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks, from mesmerising urban cityscapes to brightly coloured balconies in quiet residential backstreets. With powerful photographs of real places, real experiences, step into new climates and cultures that make you feel like you’re worlds away from home experiencing other people’s lives and lifestyles.
This vast collection to commemorate World Tourism Day will reminds you that there’s a whole world out there just waiting for you to explore.