This celebration of World Tourism Day will take place during the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (2017), as designated by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) (A/RES/70/193). The International Year aims to support a change in policies, business practices and consumer behavior towards a more sustainable tourism sector than can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Day's celebrations will focus on the theme, “Sustainable Tourism – A Tool for Development”.  

date: 27 September 2017  
location: Qatar  
contact: UNWTO  
www: http://www.tourism4development2017.org/events/world-tourism-day-2017-sustainable-tourism-a-tool-for-development-official-celebrations/1506470400/