PATA has published a research report examining how peace, democracy and ending geopolitical and ethnic conflicts can facilitate tourism growth.
How Travel & Tourism Benefits From Peace – A Statistical Analysis of the Asian Experienceuses 12 countries in South Asia and South-east Asia as case studies, illustrating how travel and tourism is booming in nations which are at peace but not so for those that are still grappling with either internal or external conflicts or both.
Mario Hardy, CEO of PATA, stated that tourism can flourish under conditions of peace, and in turn can help economies grow, reduce class disparities, alleviate poverty and allow people to develop a better understanding of each other.
He said: “With this report we want to show in simple numbers the positive benefits that travel and tourism can bring to a destination. We want to give a sense of hope to those who are still affected by conflict and show them the path to a better future.”
He also voiced hope that the report will be used by leaders in both the public and private sectors to make peace-building a significant part of the travel and tourism agenda.
