World Tourism Day is observed on September 27 every year to create awareness about the contribution of the tourism sector to the economy of a country. Tourism has experienced steady growth in the past six decades internationally. It is one of the fastest-growing and important economic sectors in the world. Coupled with a big clan of travel lovers emerging across the globe, the industry is steadily growing. On World Tourism Day 2019, people have taken to Twitter with sharing their travel stories and experiences. Twitterati is also sending travel quotes and messages wishing travel lovers across countries. World Tourism Day 2019 Theme & Host Country, India: Know Date, Significance and Purpose of International Observance by UNWTO.

From politicians, celebrities to commoners, people are talking about their love for travel on social media. Travellers have also taken to social media platforms posting pictures of exotic locations from around the world. From pictures of snow-capped mountains, pristine rivers, historic structures, bustling cities, quiet forests, abandoned villages Twitter looks like every traveller's dream location. As pictures of these beautiful places fill the internet, we have compiled some of the best ones for you. World Tourism Day 2019 Special: 6 Diverse Places Around The World That Will Give You a Rich Cultural Experience.

That Looks Exciting!

And You Will Not Regret It!

Explore Maharashtra, This World Tourism Day!

Happy World Tourism Day, Folks!

Incredible India!

Soothing to The Eyes!

Jiuzhai Valley National Park in China is opening on World Tourism Day After 2017 Earthquake

Countrysides Are The Best!

Let's Travel Responsibly!

Magnificient!

The tourism sector represents an estimated 10 per cent of the world's GDP and 1 in 10 jobs globally. The theme for World Tourism Day 2019 is 'Tourism and Jobs — A Better Future For All', portraying the growth in jobs associated with the travel industry.  In 2015, the revenue earned by destinations in international travel around the world grew to 260 trillion. According to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism will continue to grow at an average of 3 per cent annually until 2030. We wish all travel junkies out there a Happy World Tourism Day!

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