Maspalomas in Gran Canaria hosts this celebration of World Tourism Day

Maspalomas in Gran Canaria hosts this celebration of World Tourism Day, organised by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO).
September 27 is World Tourism Day, and in Gran Canaria this year they are to celebrate it in style. The events on the day will feature an encounter with the authorities, and a special homage to tourists with a programme of .....
street activities during which free gifts will be handed out to visitors. What's more, all week long there will be musical performances and the chance to sample the typical gastronomy of the Canary Islands.

In addition, the congress will analyse the role of tourism as a driving economic force for the promotion of the use of renewable energies, under the title “Tourism and energy sustainability: drivers of sustainable development”.

About World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on 27 September. Its purpose is to foster awareness among the International Community of the importance of Tourism and its Social, Cultural, Political and Economic Value. The Event seeks to address Global Challenges outlined in the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and highlight the contribution the Tourism Sector can make in reaching these goals. 

Activity
Commemoration
Theme
Tourism
Useful information
Dates
From Sep 23, 2012 to Sep 29, 2012

Location

ExpoMeloneras
Plaza de las Convenciones s/n (Urbanización Las Meloneras)
35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Gran Canaria)
cogress@lopesan.com
http://www.expomeloneras.com/
Tel.: +34 928128000
Fax.: +34 928128009
Contact details
http://media.unwto.org/es/event/dia-mundial-del-turismo-2012
* Information may be subject to modifications

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