U.S., May 18 -- Dov Kalmann, a World Tourism Network Hero and owner of Terranova, who has been the Israeli representative of the Tourism Authority of Thailand since 2002, is proud to have been instrumental in creating and maintaining such a strong bridge of tourism, mutual respect, and friendship between the Thai hosts and Israeli tourists.

Tourism brings people from different cultures together, creates respect and understanding, supports local communities, and promotes coexistence-exactly what should unite all peace-loving activists.

Among the fastest-growing segments of Israelis to Thailand are the Arab Israelis, Christians, and Muslims. The admiration by Israelis of all streams of life, religions, and gender definitions for Thailand ...