SOUTH AFRICA, Sept. 28 -- YESTERDAY was The World Tourism Day that is marked on such date each year.

Tourism is often highlighted for its role in economic development. But it is more than that. It is a catalyst for social progress, delivering education, employment and creating new opportunities for all.

However, the sector demands more than growth alone. To unlock these benefits, a deliberate and inclusive approach is essential, one that places sustainability, resilience and social equity at the core of tourism development and decisionmaking.

World Tourism Day 2025, under the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, highlights tourisms transformative potential as an agent of positive change.

Key points to consider for a mo...