Dr. Reza Soltani is Director of International Relations and Marketing of International Institute for Peace through Tourism.
Dr. Reza Soltani is a Belgian marketing psychologist and a distinguished global citizen who has traveled to over 120 countries and speaks seven languages. He brings a wealth of international experience to the field of global travel, having served as a strategic advisor for both the United Nations and the European Commission on development projects within emerging economies.
As a leading specialist in peacebuilding and conflict resolution, Dr. Soltani focuses on how tourism can serve as a bridge between cultures and a tool for spiritual and social harmony. This expertise is particularly relevant to the development of Buddhist tourism, where the principles of mindfulness, non-violence, and cultural preservation intersect with the modern travel industry. His work explores how pilgrimage and heritage sites can be managed to foster both economic growth and regional stability.
Dr. Soltani is a leader in academic and professional circles. He is the President of the International Institute of Tourism, which organizes conferences and research centers across more than 40 countries, and serves as the Director of Events and Marketing for the Tourism Forum in Spain and Italy. His career is dedicated to fostering global understanding through sustainable and meaningful tourism initiatives.
Dr. Soltani currently serves as the Director of International Relations for the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) in New York and is a Partner and Co-organizer of the Global Tourism Forum, a high-level summit held in Brussels. In these roles, he advocates for the transformative power of travel to create a more peaceful world.