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Philip Brooke Barnes (15 June 1926 – 27 July 2009) was a pioneer of cultural travel who did much to foster understanding of different cultures among the more than 80,000 participants who signed up for his tours and the hundreds of scholars and projects he supported over five decades. In 1958, he founded the Association for Cultural Exchange, an innovative educational trust which promoted in-depth learning about different cultures. Barnes believed that a deeper understanding of cultures and societies was essential for improved international relations. A view that was informed in part from his experience in World War II and the early post-war environment.