Jalandhar October 31 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- PG Department of Commerce and Management of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar organized a Poster Making Competition on the topic “Tourism and Peace” to celebrate “World Tourism Day 2025” for the students of B. Com, B. Com FS and M.Com.
The World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27th to commemorate the adoption of the UNWTO’s (United Nations World Tourism Organization) statutes in 1970.
The theme “Tourism and Peace” emphasizes how travel, cultural exchange, and sustainable tourism practices can contribute to conflict resolution, reconciliation, and the promotion of global peace. The students displayed their creative ideas on the theme which were later displayed on the notice board.
Rekha of B.Com (R) Semester I bagged First Prize, Komal of B.Com (R) Semesrer I got Second Prize. Palak of B.Com (R) Semester I made it to Third position and the Consolation Prize was bagged by Vanshika of B.Com (R) Semester I.
The theme for World Tourism Day 2025, ‘Tourism and Peace,’ emphasizes the vital connection between tourism and peace building
The theme for World Tourism Day 2025, ‘Tourism and Peace,’ emphasizes the vital connection between tourism and peace building. The objective behind it was to raise awareness among the students to understand tourism’s role in international cooperation, sustainable development, and fostering cultural exchange. By this activity students gained deep insights about India’s transformation with world-class infrastructure, doubling of airports, and enhanced connectivity, which will significantly impact tourism. Around 12 Students of the Department participated in the competition.
President Shri Naresh Budhia, Senior Vice President Shri Vinod Dada, other members of the managing committee and Principal Dr Pooja Prashar applauded the department for organising an activity that instilled in students global understanding of cuisines, culture, people, heritage and adventure.