Nowadays, Tourism is a serious factor in socio-economic life. It contributes dynamically to the world economy but also shapes international relations amongst different countries. This creates a framework for the development of international relations, exchange of cultural elements, social contacts between different states. This grid draws a diplomatic canvas between neighbouring countries not only in the direction of supporting peace, but also in the sectors of security and stability.
Essentially, the International Relations as part of political science and geoeconomics use tourism many times as an aspect of public diplomacy to respond to contemporary challenges and emerging crises. Today, international tourism is a bridge of friendship and understanding between peoples from different societies, causing an active interaction and cooperation. Tourism can be a pillar of International Relations opening ways to establishment of peace and prosperity between states, associations and organizations.
“Tourism diplomacy” has a direct influence on economic, social, political and cultural global issues. Taking advantage of it, channels can be established to eliminate differences and confrontations in the global geopolitical landscape.
