Today In Tourism (05 November)
1737
During the Ottoman Empire, the Surre-i Hümâyûn procession and the pilgrimage caravan departed for the Hejaz by land via Üsküdar Square in Istanbul, beginning their journey from Topkapı Palace (12 Rajab 1150 AH)
1930
The Third Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), was held in Los Angeles, California, United States.
1983
The International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE) was established.
1995
The 17th Intercontinental Eurasia Marathon was held in Istanbul, Türkiye.
2006
The 28th Intercontinental Eurasia Marathon was held in Istanbul, Türkiye.
2012
The Thirty-Third World Travel Market (WTM) London opened in London, United Kingdom; the exhibition concluded on 8 November 2012.
2018
The Thirty-Ninth World Travel Market (WTM) London opened in London, United Kingdom; the exhibition concluded on 7 November 2018.
2022
The city of Anev (Anau) in Turkmenistan was selected as the 2024 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World by the decision of the TÜRKSOY Permanent Council.
2024
The Forty-Fifth World Travel Market (WTM) London opened in London, United Kingdom; the exhibition concluded on 7 November 2024.

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