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On World Tourism Day (27/9), the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) releases a list titled 'Fantastic Reasons to Embark on a Travel Journey Right Now.'
Under this year's theme 'Tourism and Community Development,' UNWTO emphasizes the community's role in the sustainable development of the tourism industry and the global benefits it brings to people.
The 2014 World Tourism Day event was hosted in Guadalajara, Mexico, on 27/9, with the participation of ministers and representatives from the world of tourism. Additionally, UNWTO introduced the 2015 tourism theme: 'One billion world tourists, one billion opportunities.'
This event aims to nurture and enhance community awareness of the importance of tourism and its values in society, culture, politics, and the economy.
According to the latest statistics from UNWTO, international tourist arrivals have increased by 4.6% in the first half of this year.
Specifically, from mid-January to June 2014, the world welcomed approximately 517 million international tourists, surpassing the figure by 22 million compared to the same period in 2013.
Accordingly, UNWTO suggests fantastic reasons for us to embark on travel journeys immediately.
World Tourism Day 27/9 – Why Should We Travel?
– Indulge in nightly feasts without fear of gaining weight. Weight loss is consistently achieved through regular walking during every trip.
– Whether you feel uncomfortable using local transportation or immerse yourself under the sun with a cold beer in hand, it still makes your friends envy you.
– While traveling, you won't feel guilty for skipping a workout session due to laziness.
– What's more wonderful than savoring a cold beer on a golden sandy beach, in a hammock/bed, or at some beach bar.
– Attain sun-kissed skin and increase practical knowledge within yourself.
– Help you complete the book you've been 'incubating' for 3–4 months.
– Even in bad weather, like rain for instance. Most would cancel plans immediately and stay home. Strangely, you continue your travel itinerary, even smiling to enjoy the 'peculiar' rain in a completely unfamiliar place.
– Enjoy the delightful feeling of strolling in the morning, instead of the familiar path to the office.
– Hotels are the best, where you're served drinks or room cleanliness is taken care of.
– Indulge in wearing countless outfits of your liking.
– You also have the opportunity to learn, exchange travel experiences instead of drowning in tedious geography theories.
– You don't have to wait for the 'sacred' office hours; it can start anytime.
– A rare chance to savor the perfect grilled steak at Peter Luger, New York, or dishes seen only on TV.
– Pull off some antics in souvenir photos.
– You can grill yourself a fish for a meal.
– Have the opportunity to socialize with numerous friends from around the world.
– No one can bother you while enjoying your favorite music on the plane or at the beach. Also, experience various intriguing music genres.
– If your body is on the curvier side, you should quickly embark on a trip because a dark tan is more attractive than a pale one.
– Expenditure becomes reasonable when you travel, as you never know when you'll have the opportunity to return to this place.
– It's a chance for you to forget your mobile phone, laptop, and work pressures.
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourSeptember 28, 2014
