27TH SEPTEMBER 2026 🧳
World Tourism Day
Established by the UN Tourism in 1980, World Tourism Day highlights tourism’s contribution to economic growth, cultural preservation, environmental awareness, and international understanding. Each year is celebrated under a global theme focusing on key tourism priorities such as sustainability, innovation, community empowerment, and responsible travel.
Celebrating Tourism in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, World Tourism Day celebrates the country’s extraordinary destination experiences, cultural diversity, natural beauty, and tourism industry, while recognising the people and communities at the heart of the visitor experience.
Over the years, the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority has commemorated World Tourism Day through tourism awareness campaigns, educational activities, industry events, clean-up campaigns, school outreach programs, travel-trade exhibitions, and community celebrations across the country.
These activities help promote the value of tourism in supporting local businesses, preserving cultural traditions, creating employment opportunities, and encouraging sustainable tourism development throughout Papua New Guinea.
Event Date
📅 Celebrated annually on 27 September
