Rebuilding Through Tourism with Michael Luongo

Rebuilding Through Tourism with Michael Luongo

Update: 2025-10-24
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In this powerful conversation, Amy Hager sits down with journalist and academic Michael Luongo to explore how tourism can become a tool for recovery, peace, and rebuilding after war and conflict. From Ground Zero to Gaza, Iraq, Rwanda, and Ukraine, Michael shares firsthand stories of resilience, research, and the human capacity to heal through travel.


If you care about ethical travel, social justice, and the transformative power of tourism, this episode will challenge and inspire you. It’s a deep dive into how the travel industry can help rebuild—not exploit—communities emerging from conflict.

https://institutetourism.com/recovering-tourism-after-war/


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Rebuilding Through Tourism with Michael Luongo

Rebuilding Through Tourism with Michael Luongo

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