Established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNTWO), World Tourism Day is celebrated each year on September 27. To say 2020 has been challenging for the tourism industry will be an understatement. We’ve all heard about the billions of dollars and jobs the industry has lost. We’re in the middle of re-opening state borders without restrictions owing to the income reliance on tourism.

Much of the conversation around the suffering of the industry sidelines its biggest stakeholder, you- the one who is reliant on travel as a source of joy, amazement, and creativity. Do you remember the last time you laid eyes on something beautiful you’d never seen before? How your eyes bulged, jaw dropped, and heart raced? For many people, travel is not just a fun diversion or selfie opportunity. There is a growing body of research that suggests how travel positively impacts our mental well-being.

IMPACT OF TRAVEL