Global Tourism Resilience Day 2025 – February 17

Current Context: Global Tourism Resilience Day is observed annually on February 17 to highlight the importance of building resilience in the tourism industry. 

• Established by the United Nations General Assembly, this day emphasizes the need for sustainable and adaptable tourism practices to withstand disruptions and promote economic growth, cultural exchange, and environmental sustainability.
• The theme for Global Tourism Resilience Day 2025 is "Building Tourism Resilience Through Digital Transformation". 
• This theme focuses on leveraging digital technologies to enhance the resilience of the tourism sector, ensuring it can recover from crises and continue to thrive.

Question:

1. Which organization established Global Tourism Resilience Day?

a) World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

c) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

d) World Economic Forum (WEF)

Answer:c) The UNGA established this day to emphasize the need for resilient and sustainable tourism practices worldwide.