Occasion: World Tourism Day (September 27, 2024)
Theme: Tourism and Peace
Total Participants: 25
Week-Long Activities:
Day 1: September 23rd, 2024
- Activity: Mindfulness and Meditation at Osho Garden,Pune
- SDG Alignment: SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being (Promoting mental and physical well-being)
Day 2: September 24th,2024
- Activity: Plant Swap
- SDG Alignment: SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and
Day 3: September 25th,2024
- Activity: Panel Discussion: "Tourism and Peace"
- SDG Alignment: SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production (Promoting sustainable tourism practices)
Day 4: September 27th ,2024
- Activity: Peace Rally: Advocating for Responsible Tourism and Global Understanding
- SDG Alignment: SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (Promoting peaceful tourism and intercultural dialogue)
- Activity: Elocution Competition: " Peace and conflict resolution in Tourist destinations,Sustainability,UNWTO goals,"
- SDG Alignment: SDG 4: Quality Education (Encouraging critical thinking and communication skills), SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities (Promoting cultural understanding and diversity)
- Overall :
The World Tourism Week celebration was a resounding success, aligning with multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The activities fostered mindfulness, environmental stewardship, economic growth, and global understanding.
The mindfulness session at Osho Garden,Pune promoted mental and physical well-being, contributing to SDG 3. The plant swap and gardening workshop encouraged sustainable urban living and aligned with SDG 11. The panel discussion explored the intersection of tourism and sustainable development, addressing SDGs 8 and 12. The peace rally advocated for responsible tourism and global understanding, contributing to SDG 16.
By integrating these activities, the celebration effectively demonstrated the potential of tourism to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.
