Israeli tourist cancels Italy hotel booking after receiving 'No Room for Genocide' email

An Israeli tourist canceled her hotel reservation in Italy after receiving an email from the Decumani Hotel De Charme stating its endorsement of the "No Room for Genocide" campaign. The tourist, identified only as R, told N12 that the email made her feel unsafe and less eager to travel, leaving her with an unpleasant feeling.

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I wrote that I didn't feel safe to go there. It made me a little less eager to travel, but I'm getting over it. It's still a very unpleasant feeling, and it ruins my mood even before the trip.

The hotel's automated response explained that the property supports the campaign and respects human rights, welcoming "Palestinians, refugees and all those peacefully resisting oppression and struggling to attain their internationally recognized rights." The "No Room for Genocide" campaign, promoted by BDS Italy, aims to pressure countries to prosecute Israelis accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against Palestinians.

According to BDS Italy's toolkit, businesses participating in the campaign are recommended to include a message in their confirmation emails stating their position, welcoming diverse guests, and deterring suspected war criminals. The toolkit also suggests requesting "background clarification" from guests to identify those who are citizens of states accused of grave human rights violations or who served in their military during such periods.

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This property endorses the No Room for Genocide campaign and respects freedom and human rights of communities suffering racist, ethnic, social, and other forms of harm and discrimination. We warmly welcome Palestinians, refugees and all those peacefully resisting oppression and struggling to attain their internationally recognized rights.

This incident follows a separate report of a "Free Palestine" message appearing on the TV in a London hotel room assigned to a visibly Jewish guest, which went viral on social media.

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This email, Which typically explains logistical information and house rules, can include a brief message stating your position, welcoming guests from diverse backgrounds, and deterring suspected war criminals.