That was the resounding conclusion from the Institute of Tourism’s online Tourism and War summit, held earlier this week as open war rages in Gaza and Ukraine.
“It is our role, as the travel industry, to build peace and work for justice and equality,” said Palestinian peace activist Aziz Abu-Sarah, who also owns socially-conscious tour operator Mejdi Tours.
Abu-Sarah told the webinar people working in travel and tourism should not champion one specific political party or cause, but instead should focus on using the voices to help "those who do not have a platform”.
