Conference Aim

The aim of the conference is to stimulate innovative thinking and applied research in the area of tourism and peace with the goal of optimizing the benefits of tourism and minimizing the costs – social, environmental, cultural or economic - for the benefit of all.

We invite associations, research centers, universities, international organizations and other institutions from all over the world to submit proposals of panels, roundtables, papers and posters through the online submission form available on this website. Local and international media and high-ranking decision-makers in political, economic and cultural spheres are also expected to attend the conference and disseminate and promote the exchange of ideas beyond academic research. If you encounter difficulties e-mail your abstract or proposal to:  Omar Moufakkir at  omar.moufakkir@stenden.com 

Conference Goals

Promote a culture of peace through tourism

Promote best practice in tourism

Promote ethics in tourism

Encourage tourism and peace research

Objectives of the conference

Discuss tourism and peace research

Discuss the myths and realities of tourism as an agent of peace

Discuss the multifaceted nature of conflict

Discuss the multifaceted nature of peace

Discuss tourism trends and potential impacts

Discuss the relationship between tourism and peace