World Tourism Day 2025 observed on the theme 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation'
The Ministry of Tourism marked World Tourism Day on 27 September 2025 with the UN Tourism theme 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation'.
Summary
The Ministry of Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day on 27 September 2025, reflecting the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) theme for the year, 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation'. NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery was the chief guest, and Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi presided. The event highlighted tourism's role in sustainable development and in India's goal of Viksit Bharat 2047. Suman Bery said sustainability must be at the core of India's tourism strategy, not at the margins.
Key facts
- Day
- World Tourism Day – 27 September
- 2025 theme
- Tourism and Sustainable Transformation (UNWTO)
- Organiser (India)
- Ministry of Tourism
- Chief guest
- Suman Bery, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog
- Presided
- MoS Tourism Suresh Gopi
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of World Tourism Day 2025, observed on 27 September?
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Correct answer: D — Tourism and Sustainable Transformation
The 2025 theme was 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation'.
Who was the chief guest at the Ministry of Tourism's World Tourism Day event on 27 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Suman Bery
NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery was chief guest; MoS Suresh Gopi presided.