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Trump, Netanyahu and King Abdullah: Three UN Speeches That Matter for Global Tourism
Three dramatically different UN General Assembly speeches carry a warning for global Travel &...
World Tourism Day 2026: AI Is Changing Travel, but Tourism Must Remain Human
World Tourism Day 2026 puts AI, digital identity, and tourism's human responsibility in focus. From...
CanadaStrong.travel Launches Global Alliance Linking Tourism, Peace and Climate Action
A new global tourism alliance launched in The Hague is connecting peace, climate action, and the...
Remembering 9/11: 2,977 Reasons for the World to Choose Peace
The best way to honor the 2,977 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, is peace. Twenty...
CanadaStrong Travel: Geoffrey Lipman’s New Vision for Peace, People and Planet
SUNx Malta President Geoffrey Lipman has unveiled CanadaStrong Travel, a new global initiative...
US Sanctions on Iran’s Airlines: Is This Also an Attack on Tourism and Peace?
As sweeping U.S. sanctions target Iran’s remaining airlines, a leading Iranian tourism official...
Tourism Cannot Look Away as Israel, Gaza and the Middle East Burn
As the Middle East burns, tourism can no longer pretend geopolitics and human rights are someone...
Is It Safe to Attend Arabian Travel Market in Dubai During the Iran War?
Dubai remains open and Arabian Travel Market is going ahead, but escalating regional tensions have...
40 Years of Peace Through Tourism Happens This Thursday — and You Should Be Part of the Celebration
At a time when peace has become one of the world’s biggest questions, IIPT is celebrating 40 Years...
Louis D’Amore at 90, Gloria Guevara at 59: Two Birthdays, One Vision for Tourism and Peace
Louis D’Amore turns 90 in New York as WTTC President Gloria Guevara celebrates her birthday in...
Trump, Iran and the Unthinkable: Could a “Limited” War Cross the Nuclear Line?
Could Trump’s escalating Iran war cross the nuclear line? As the Pentagon considers more usable...
PATA’s New Leadership Meets a New Mission: Can Tourism Become a Force for Peace?
PATA has a newly strengthened leadership team, but an unexpected discovery at PATA Travel Mart 2026...
From Iran, a Tourism Friend’s Plea: Don’t Let Ordinary People Pay the Price
More than two decades after ordinary Iranians welcomed eTurboNews with tears and condolences...
OECD Brings Peace Through Tourism Into the Global Mainstream with Colombia Strategy
The OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report has elevated Peace Through Tourism from an...
WorldPride 2026: A Celebration of Pride, A Statement for Peace
WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam is more than a celebration of LGBTQ+ rights—it is a global call for...
When the World Votes for Peace—and One Nation Says No
The UN has proclaimed 2027–2036 the International Decade of Strengthening Peace for Future...
Tourism Deserves a Seat at Every Cabinet Table
Tourism is the world's largest people-to-people industry, yet it remains one of the most...
African Tourism Board Leads Continental Call for Safe Travel Across Africa
The African Tourism Board and Nigeria have strengthened their partnership to promote safe mobility...
Mass Cancellations Hit Crimea Tourism as War Risks and Fuel Crisis Shake Visitor Confidence
Crimea's tourism industry is facing a sharp downturn as Russian visitors cancel summer holidays...
Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Unites the World
A united world marks Earth Day 2026 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlighting global...
U.S. Travel & Tourism at a Crossroads, WTTC Warns Despite Record Global Growth
The United States remains the world’s largest travel market, but new data from the World Travel...
The Global Force of Tourism: The World’s Most Powerful Force for Peace and Equality
The political world is on the brink of World War III - and this is when tourism needs to fight back...
Tourism, Trust, and Tragedy: Lebanon in the Shadow of a Broken Ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire collapses within hours, raising urgent questions about power, alliances, and...
War in God’s Name, and Tourism’s Quiet Responsibility
When leaders invoke God to justify war, they erode the moral limits that restrain violence. This...
Why the World’s Happiest Countries Are Also the Most Peaceful — And What That Means in an Age of War
As wars multiply across the globe, an overlooked force may shape the future of peace: human...
War, Warnings, and Uncertainty Cast a Shadow Over Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Dream
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious push to become a global tourism powerhouse is facing a serious test as...
Afghanistan and Pakistan to Exhibit at ITB Berlin While Engaged in a Deadly War
Both Afghanistan and Pakistan are set to promote themselves at ITB Berlin next week, pitching...
Dodo4Kids Takes Center Stage at Exclusive Pre-ITB Berlin Dinner — Limited Seats Available
Join Global Tourism Leaders Informally in Berlin: Limited Seats Left for Exclusive Pre-ITB...
Russian Outbound Tourism Defies Isolation: Can Travel Become a Bridge for Peace While War Continues?
Russian outbound tourism is rebounding strongly despite global political isolation over the Ukraine...
When Music, Tourism & Peace Speak First: The Soundtrack of Iran’s Resistance
Before slogans and crowds, resistance in Iran is heard. The Epic Symphony of Khorramshahr has...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Global Travel and Tourism Community
As the world faces war, political division, and environmental challenges, eTurboNews and the World...
Christmas Nears as Babies Freeze to Death in Gaza, Travel Industry Speaks Out: Not In Our Name
Silence is Compliance: Doctors Without Borders warns that babies are dying in Gaza from hypothermia...
World Tourism Network: The Sudanese People Are Not Garbage, Tourism Must Defend Human Dignity
Sudan’s humanitarian collapse has erased a nation from the tourism map, exposed the limits of...
IIPT Looks Toward to 2026: A Renewed Commitment to Peace through Tourism
IIPT closes 2025 with renewed resolve, announcing a 2026 Global Summit to mark its 40th anniversary...
Caribbean Tourism Braces as Fears of a U.S.–Venezuela Conflict Mount
As tensions escalate between the United States and Venezuela, Caribbean nations fear the fallout...
Peace in Gaza and Israel is a Celebration of Resilience, Opportunities, and Challenges
The end of bloodshed, unification, rebuilding, and the new Opportunities that will come with it...
IIPT Founder Louis D’Amore Statement on The Passing of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries
Louis D'Amore, the founder and retired president of the International Institute for Peace Through...
International Institute for Peace Through Tourism Message on World Tourism Day
Ajay Prakash, the President of the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism in Mumbai...
IIPT Explains The Role of Tourism at This International Day of Peace
Louis D'Amore, President Emeritus, Ajay Prakash, President, and Timothy Marshall, Chairman of the...
How Women with Passion and Commitment Shape the Iranian Tourism Industry
Shahrzad Moayeri, the Director of the International Affairs Commission for the Association of Air...
No Real Smiles for IDF Soldiers’ Emotional Recovery Tourism in Amazing Thailand
Four Israeli men were deported earlier this year after their aggressive behaviour deteriorated into...
President Trump Is A Man Of Peace in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and For UN-Tourism
The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is a landlocked enclave of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The...
Temples, Tensions, and Tourism Changed Tourism in Thailand and Cambodia
If Southeast Asia has taught the world anything, it is that recovery follows even the darkest...
Peace through Tourism the Israeli Way
A Voice from Israel on the IIPT call for Peace Though Tourism has been initiated by private DMC...
Powerful Peace Through Tourism Action Initiated from Iran
Dr.Hormatallah Rafiei, Secretary General for the Association of Air Transport and Travel Agencies...
Can Tourism Still Be a Tool For Peace? Absolutely!
IIPT Director Bea Broda writes in her newsletter for the International Institute for Peace through...
Did Peace Through Tourism Fail?
And while we’ve been teaching our students—for over two decades now—the principles of...
Iran Calls for Cultural Exchange, Sustainable Tourism, and Economic Cooperation
Dr. Hormatollah Rafiei, Director General of the Association of Air Transport and Travel Agents of...
International Institute for Peace Through Tourism, New Peace Park in Turkey
IIPT- The International Institute for Peace through Tourism and Mayor Birol Arslan of Kepez...
The Ten Principles of Peace Apply also to Tourism
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has spearheaded the creation of an “Alliance...
The Peace Boat: A Testimony for Tourism as a Peace Industry
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars is a short essay by...
In a War-and-Crisis-Ridden Time: Responsible Tourism to Face its Litmus Test
Little seemed to have changed ever since COVID-19 was declared over. Reprocessing the pandemic and...
Dakar Islamic Museum is More Than a New Tourist Attraction for Senegal
The Senegalese capital Dakar is making history with the inauguration of the International Museum of...
The New Meaning of “Free” For Some All Inclusive Jamaica Vacations
Jamaica is a beautiful country with stunning beaches, luxurious and lively 5-star all-inclusive...
Tourism as a Peacekeeper in Stan Countries Is An Economic Engine For All
Bringing resources and tourists together is the key to peace in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan...
The World Economic Forum Peace Security Index Is Collapsing
The collapse of the World Economic Forum's “Peace & Security” index exposes the poor decision...
Tourism Plays a Significant Role In Maintaining Peace
My name is Cahya, and I currently serve as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Tourism at...
Is Peace Through Tourism Profitable? Billions Spend for Wars Show Different
Peace and tourism remain good talking points. In reality, American companies were awarded nearly...
Tourism, Peace and Fairness: Why SMEs Matter A Lot More?
Unfortunately, we could not publish all responses to our Peace Through Tourism feedback. Here are...
No More Wars! The Official Order to Heads of States by IIPT President, Ajay Prakash
This content was provided by Ajay Prakash, Global President of the International Institute for...
It’s Time Leaders Walk the Talk in Making Peace Through Tourism a Reality
When Imtiaz Muqbil says something, the world of tourism has been listening for the last 40+ years...
Atatürk said: Peace in the Nation Opens Peace in the World
This content was provided by Sevil Ören, head of the International Institute for Peace Through...
D’Amore and Steinmetz On an Armed Pick Up Truck: Peace Tourism in Uganda
This content was provided by Tony Ofungi from Uganda, CEO of Maleng Travel, and correspondence for...
Peace through Travel and Tourism ?!
This content was provided by Burkhard Herbote, a World Tourism Network Hero, and advisor for the...
Tourism: A Pathway to Peace, Storytelling, and Understanding
This content was provided by World Tourism Network Hero from Jordan. Mona Naffa, in response to a...
The IIPT Tourism Peace Village As a Business Program for the Caribbean
This content was provided by Diana McIntyre-Pike, the founder and president of Country Style...
How Can Tourism Play Its Role in Maintaining Peace?
This content was provided by senior travel and tourism journalist Mario MasciulloMario Masciullo...
Peace and Tourism: Relational Mindfulness and Relational Intelligence
This content was provided by Birgit Trauer, Australia, Relational Mindfulness and Relational...
Global Tourism Resilience Leader Sees Faith Tourism as Peace Through Tourism
This content was provided by Professor Lloyd Waller, Executive Director of Global Tourism...
Tourism Free Movement: Catalyst for Global Unity and Lasting Peace
This content was provided by Kazeem Balogun, Chief Executive Officer of Kalo Africa Media and...
Convene with People when Traveling Creates Peace Through Tourism
This content was provided by Bea Broda or Travel TV and the editor and advocate for the...
African Tourism Board Brings Peace to Burundi
The tourism and hospitality sector is currently emerging as the key driver for peace in Burundi and...
UN-Tourism Candidate is Placing Tourism at the Heart of Peace and Reconciliation
Mouhamed Faouzou Deme from Senegal has made headlines in Africa, wanting to become Africa’s...
From Iran: Why Do We Need Peace and Tourism?
This content was provided by Talebi, a known friend from Tehran serving the travel and tourism...
Tourism Can Contribute to World Peace in Several Ways
This content was provided by the Hon. Minister of Tourism for Jamaica, Edmund Bartlett in response...
PATA Chairman Peter Semone on the Role of Peace and Tourism
This content was provided by Peter Semone, Chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)...
World Tourism Day Means Peace for UN-Tourism
This content was provided as requested by the World Tourism Network on the important subject of...
Battir, Palestine remains the Village of Peace – at least IIPT Thought So
STOWE, Vermont, USA – The village of Battir, on the West Bank hills near Bethlehem, is a land of...
Israeli – Syria Tourism Development Started
This is peace through tourism between Israel and Syria at its finest. Today, Israel bombed Damascus...
