The Role of Tourism as a Medium of Reconciliation to Domesticate Radicalism and Religion-Based Intolerance

The high threat of radicalism and intolerance in Indonesia, fueled by primordialism sentiments and disseminated through social media, requires a new, innovative approach. Although the organizational network has weakened, radical ideologies remain adaptive and have the potential to undermine the harmony of a multicultural society. This study examines the role of tourism as an effective medium of reconciliation to domesticate attitudes of radicalism and religion-based intolerance. By integrating the concepts of peace tourism and culture-based tourism, this article argues that tourism can be a bridge for intercultural and interreligious dialogue. Through the interactions that occur in tourist destinations, tourists and local communities are invited to understand universal values that cross religious boundaries. This approach to tourism offers a humanistic preventive solution, focusing on real experience and mutual understanding, rather than a purely reactive approach. The domestication of extremist attitudes can be achieved through the development of peaceful tourism destinations, increased cultural literacy, and strategic partnerships with religious leaders. In conclusion, tourism plays not only a role as an economic sector, but also a strategic tool to build bridges of peace and promote harmony, which will ultimately strengthen the unity of the Indonesian nation.