WUB Tourism and Hospitality Management Department Participates in National Rally to Mark World Tourism Day 2026

Faculty members and students of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at World University of Bangladesh (WUB) actively participated in a National Rally organized by the Bangladesh Tourism Board (National Tourism Organization) on September 27, 2026, to mark World Tourism Day 2026.

The global theme for this year’s World Tourism Day, declared by UN Tourism, is “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” The theme highlights the growing role of digital innovation and artificial intelligence in shaping the future of the global tourism industry.

The National Rally commenced at 8:45 AM at Parjatan Bhaban, Agargaon, Dhaka. Around 50 students from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, WUB, participated in the rally with enthusiasm and dedication under the guidance of faculty members Umme Honey Nidhi, Lecturer; Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Lecturer; and Md. Istiaq Mohammad Shuvo, Lecturer, all from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, WUB.

Prior to the rally, official T-shirts and caps were distributed among the participating students. The students took part in the rally carrying vibrant banners highlighting the potential, sustainable growth, and future prospects of Bangladesh’s tourism industry.

Reflecting the theme of World Tourism Day 2026, the participation also emphasized the importance of digital transformation and artificial intelligence in tourism, particularly in creating innovative, sustainable, and future-oriented opportunities for the sector.

Throughout the event, the faculty members and students of WUB demonstrated discipline, enthusiasm, and professionalism, contributing to the successful representation of the university at this national-level tourism event.

The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at World University of Bangladesh regularly encourages its students to participate in national and industry-level events, providing them with opportunities to connect academic learning with practical experiences and gain greater exposure to the professional tourism and hospitality sector.