By
Joy Neighbors
Today is World Tourism Day - a day set aside to emphasize the importance of tourism along with culture,
political, economic and social values experienced around the world. Each World Tourism Day
has a special theme and this year’s is “Tourism for All.”
The
date of September 27th was established in 1980 by United Nations
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and is celebrated globally each year. The selection of the event to be held in late September
is appropriate because it comes at the end of the tourist season in the
northern hemisphere and the beginning of the tourist season in the southern
hemisphere.
Tourism ranks fourth, worldwide, in the export category, right behind
fuels, chemicals and automotive products. In 1950, 25 million people traveled
internationally. By 2012, that number had reached one billion travelers and is
projected to hit 1.8 billion by 2030.
Whether you’re a tourist or a tourism business, it's no surprise that tourism
is big! Tourism allows people
to travel to places they’ve always dreamed of and to stay in locations they’ve
always wanted to see.
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| West Baden Springs Hotel |
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| French Lick Springs Hotel |
If
French Lick Resort is on your bucket list, there’s no better time than now to
come and experience Indiana’s autumnal beauty, soak up our luxurious
atmosphere, dine in elegance and sophistication, and rendezvous at two of the
most historic and beautiful grand hotels in the country. Our dedicated staff
will make your trip memorable and you’ll discover old-world
luxury, modern comforts and Midwestern charm reside here.
If you’ve been to the resort before, we gladly welcome you
back with old favorites and new surprises. Either way, plan now to enjoy our autumn splendor on a hiking trail, a hayride or on horseback. Wanting to experience life at a slower pace? Rock the quiet hours away on one of our spacious verandas as the autumn leaves drift down. One visit and you’ll understand why autumn is exceptional at
French Lick Resort.
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