World Tourism Day     1     (celebrate) every year on September 27th. It’s a day that reminds us of the     2     (important) of tourism and how it can bring people from different parts of the world together.

When we travel, we can see different sights and experience different cultures. We can learn about new foods, languages and customs. We can also see     3     (amaze) landmarks (地标) and natural wonders, such as mountains, oceans and forests. Some people like to travel to big cities,     4     others prefer to visit small towns or countryside areas. Tourism is not only about having fun, but it can also benefit (使受益) the people and the environment of the places we visit. When people are on a visit somewhere, they spend money     5     food, hotels, and gifts, which can help create     6     (job) and support local business. Tourism can also be helpful in taking care of the environment and wildlife by     7     (support) conservation (保护) efforts. However, we must remind     8     (we) that tourism can influence the environment and local cultures. We need to be respectful of the places we visit.

Anyway, World Tourism Day is a day when we celebrate the benefits of tourism and learn how     9     (make) sure that tourism doesn’t harm the environment or the people     10     live in the places we visit.

Wang Xin, a marketing manager based in Shanghai, paid special attention to the carbon consumption figures shown on a flight booking platform. “When booking a flight, I will first check the flights     1     meet my time requirements. If multiple flights within the time range are approximately the same price, I will     2     (definite) choose the one with     3     (little) carbon consumption.” Wang says.

Business travelers like Wang have shown a     4     (prefer) for trips that leave a smaller carbon footprint, according to a recent report. More than 60 percent of its business customers have options     5     low-carbon travel products. “The low-carbon travel trend began in 2022 when we launched flight carbon emission data, which has been recognized by     6     increasing number of business clients,” says Zha Jun, an official with the travel management division.

Afterwards, the carbon emission data of hotels, trains and cars     7     (add) up to now. Business travelers have been encouraged to use new energy vehicles and save electricity and water at hotels, as well as food on flights. Those     8     (choose) low-carbon travel products can also get rewards, such as air miles and credits that can be used     9     (reduce) future travel costs.

According to the US-headquartered Global Business Travel Association, 25 percent of companies worldwide consider carbon footprint and sustainability important in business travel. Among     10     (they), 35 percent have carried out sustainable policies.