Barack Obama on Walls, Borders and Tourism
Photo Credit: Former US President Barack Obama on stage at the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Seville, Spain. Obama spoke about challenges to the sector. World Travel and Tourism Council
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He’s only been out of office for a few years, but it’s still refreshing to hear a politician articulate the importance of travel and the benefits of tourism.
Barack Obama did a lot for travel and tourism during his time as U.S. president, and his stock in the industry has only risen since his successor took over.
Borders, walls, and restricting immigration have been featured heavily during the Trump presidency so it’s no surprise that Obama has different views.This situation isn’t restricted to just the United States. Outbreaks of populism, nativism, and xenophobia have erupted across Europe and elsewhere.
“Whether it’s Brexit in the UK or the politic
