IIPT – International Institute for Peace through Tourism and Skal International Hobart inducted Hobart as a City of Peace and inaugurated the IIPT/SKAL Peace Park Promenade at Macquarie Point, on 21 September 2022 which was chosen to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Peace. The original announcement of the Hobart Peace Park Promenade and City of Peace was in March 2020 but due to all the Covid -19 restrictions it was not able to be celebrated.
However, formal dedication finally took place with the Right Honourable, Lord May of Hobart Anna Reynolds, the Honourable Elise Archer, Attorney General, Minister for Justice and Arts and other distinguished dignitaries in attendance.
Cities of Peace is a concept and initiative of IIPT and SKAL which identifies appropriate cities that are aspiring or currently actively demonstrating and promoting values of :- tolerance, non-violence, gender equality, human rights, youth empowerment, environmental awareness, sustainable social and economic development, are invited to join this worldwide network of IIPT/SKAL Cities of Peace.
Having Peace Parks and Cities of Peace are outward signs of demonstrating a commitment to “Building a Culture of Peace”. It demonstrates a commitment to extending the hand of friendship and peace and welcoming of all peoples. Showcases a City’s strengths in arts, culture, design, tourism and science. Educates visitors to the cultural, environmental and reconciliation values of peaceful travel and establishes a focal point for ceremony and other community-based events.
The IIPT Credo of the Peaceful Traveller is displayed to encourage people to read so they can play their part in promoting tourism as an instrument of peace and empowering each person to be an Ambassador for Peace
