National Tourism Day 2024: Date, history, theme and significance of the day

Every year, National Tourism Day is observed to honour India’s scenic landscapes and to increase public understanding of the value of tourism to the country’s economy.

India is a popular travel destination that draws tourists from all over the world. Therefore, India places a great deal of weight on tourism from a cultural and economic standpoint. India offers a wide range of travel experiences, such as ecotourism, cruises, business, sports, rural, educational, and medical travel. India’s diversity makes it a popular travel destination.

The day also serves to honour the contributions made by a multitude of people who work in the travel and tourism sector. From history to significance, here’s everything you need to know about this day.

National Tourism Day 2024: Date and history
National Tourism Day is celebrated every year on January 25. This year it is falling on Thursday. The Indian government is reported to have first celebrated National Tourism Day in 1948. Its aims were to promote popular tourist destinations across the country and to preserve the nation’s cultural heritage. In India, government plans to promote and grow tourism are formulated by the Ministry of Tourism. It also works with state, federal and private sector organisations.