Tourism: the world's peace industry?

Authors :: Litvin, Stephen W.
Source :: Journal of Travel Research. August 1998, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p63, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: Is tourism a generator of peace or simply the beneficiary of peace? This article questions the often-stated claim of tourism as the world's peace industry and asks whether there exists a causal relationship between tourism and peace or simply a co-relationship with tourism as a beneficiary, and not a cause, of peace.<br />I have watched the cultures of all lands blow around my house and other winds have blown the seeds of peace, for travel is the language of peace. - Mahatma [...]