Tangible ways forward

When we move beyond ‘safety’ and meet at the ‘point of suffering’, we can walk together towards true peace for all, and not just ‘security’ and ‘safety’ for ourselves. When we recognize that there will be no safety without peace, we will be able to find new solutions and ways to create peace for all and not just for a few.

In order to move toward building sustainable tourism that is reliable and inclusive in all aspects and contributes to sustainable development, peaceful and inclusive societies and access to justice for all, we will need to seek the path of peace for all, a path where justice and peace embrace.

All conflict, violence, occupation and dictatorship, undemocratic rule and oppression must be eliminated and tourism led by governments under any of the above must disclose all information in a transparent way. All discriminatory and exclusive systems should be abolished. Everyone should have equal access to information, the right to participate and to travel. Tourists have the right to receive accurate and comprehensive information. Distorted information and images loaded with prejudice and bias related to safety and danger should not interfere with the right of the tourist to access accurate information.

Tourism is not only a mode of consumption, but a microscopic meeting place where isolated, marginalised and suffering people can be supported by international solidarity. Through tourism we can understand one another, cultivate peace, recover justice and create a better world together.