Maoz Inon — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founded multiple tourism initiatives in Israel and the Middle East, including the Jesus Trail, Fauzi Azar Inn, and Abraham Hostel and Tour brands.
Established the Fauzi Azar Inn guesthouse in Nazareth in 2005 in partnership with a local Arab family.
Received the World Responsible Tourism Award in 2011 for the Fauzi Azar Inn's commitment to sustainable community development practices.
Created the 65 km Jesus Trail in the Galilee in 2007, connecting religious sites and communities.
Co-founded Israel Hostels in 2008, an independent travelers' accommodation network.
Co-founded the first Abraham Hostel in Jerusalem in 2010, growing the group into Israel's largest hostel chain.
Became a voice for peace between Israelis and Palestinians in international media following the murder of his parents on October 7, 2023.

Biography

Maoz Inon (born 1975) is an Israeli social entrepreneur and peace activist. He has founded several tourism initiatives within Israel and the Middle East, including the Jesus Trail, Fauzi Azar Inn, and Abraham Hostel and Tour brands. Since the murder of his parents in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Inon has become a voice for peace between Israelis and Palestinians within international media.