World Tourism Day (WTD) 2011 under the theme "Tourism - Links cultures" will be held in Aswan (Egypt) on 27 September.
In his broadcast message, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said: "Tourism has made great contributions to the global solidarity, as an instrument of peace, connecting communities around the world. This is also the industry to create more job opportunities, help shorten the gap in wealth, contributing to the economic growth of nations, cultural links and understanding people. "
On this occasion, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is organizing a photo contest on the social networking site Twitter, which focuses on themes that link the culture of tourism. The prize is a trip around Egypt, was awarded the WTD 2011 in Egypt.
In his broadcast message, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said: "Tourism has made great contributions to the global solidarity, as an instrument of peace, connecting communities around the world. This is also the industry to create more job opportunities, help shorten the gap in wealth, contributing to the economic growth of nations, cultural links and understanding people. "
On this occasion, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is organizing a photo contest on the social networking site Twitter, which focuses on themes that link the culture of tourism. The prize is a trip around Egypt, was awarded the WTD 2011 in Egypt.
