World Tourism Day-#WALK4TOURISM

World Tourism Day (WTD) is held annually on 27 September. According to the World Tourism Organization, Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The event seeks to address global challenges outlined in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to highlight the contribution the tourism sector can make in reaching these goals.

This year, the Tourism Students Initiative Network (TOSIN) and Youth Tourism Development Organisation (YTDO) in collaboration with other tourism bodies will be organising a Walk4tourism across few states of the country, using Adire to promote tourism and culture in Nigeria.

According to the coordinating secretary of the group, Ogunkoya Pascal, “The first walk for tourism was last held in September 1997 and this year, we are going to replicate it in some states in Nigeria to mark the 2016 edition of the World Tourism Day with the theme ‘Tourism for all, promoting universal accessibility.’ “We are replicating the walk4tourism this year, starting from Ikeja/Allen roundabout, with over 100 Tourism likeminds.”

“The event will also feature cultural dances,” he said. The endurance carnival walk which will end at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja is to sensitise the public on Nigerian Tourism and Cultural potential. “This edition of walk4tourism will be done in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun,Osun and Bauchi States on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.”

jion likeminds tomorrow 27 September to walk for Tourism. See you there…