In support of United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation, World Tourism Day (WTD) 2013 is being held under the theme Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future.

This year’s theme highlights tourism’s role in water access and shines a spotlight on the actions currently being taken by the sector in order to contribute to a more sustainable water future, as well as the challenges ahead.

Be part of World Tourism Day 2013! Take part in the upcoming WTD Photo Competition, join the conversation on Twitter (#WTD2013), and let us know how you will be celebrating.

Official WTD celebrations will take place in The Maldives on September 27, but UNWTO will be addressing the many links between tourism and water all year.

To stay up to date, don't forget to keep checking back and make sure to follow UNWTO on Facebook and Twitter!