Why the oversight to connect gender equality, tourism and climate change at COP28 matters
Earlier this month, we put forward the case that gender equality and tourism should be on the agenda at the COP28 climate change talks. Sustainable, gender equitable tourism connects environmental protection, economic growth and improved social equity. That’s why it’s a powerful platform for tackling climate change across the board. But while events at COP28 […]
World Tourism Day: Investing in Gender Equality for a Greener Tomorrow
As we celebrate World Tourism Day with the theme of ‘tourism and green investments,’ it’s crucial to explore a significant yet often overlooked aspect of sustainability: gender equality.
Research Volunteers Wanted: Join Our Team to Drive Change
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the world? We are looking for two research volunteers to join our dedicated team.
Champions for Gender Equality: Introducing Equality in Tourism’s New Trustees
In a significant organisational update that we are eager to share, Equality in Tourism International (EiT) is pleased to introduce two outstanding individuals, Jaklien van Melick and Dr. Yasmin Begum as our new trustees.
We’re Hiring!
Passionate about digital marketing? Ready to use your skills for a meaningful cause? We’re seeking a creative and committed Part-Time Digital Marketing and Communications Officer to enhance our online presence, engage our community, and amplify our mission for positive change. Apply now to be a catalyst for impact!
Sowing Seeds of Empowerment with the Wamboma Co-operative: Tumaini’s Inspiring Journey
In the scenic village of Namwai, on the western side of Kilimanjaro, a remarkable woman named Tumaini welcomes us into her new brick home, surrounded by the signs of a transformed life.
Tourism’s Impact on Women Farmers in Kilimanjaro
Stories from the field How Wamboma Co-operative is using the Local Tourism and Hospitality Industry to transform the lives of women Farmers. In the heart of Tanzania, an incredible initiative is making a profound impact on the lives of women farmers and the local community. The Wamboma Co-operative, driven by the vision of empowering women […]
Tanzania Project: Dativa Frank Elia
Our women’s empowerment supply chain work, which enables impoverished farming women in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania to supply local hotels with their produce, continues to inspire. Read Farmer Dativa Frank Elia’s story.
Women in Tourism: Lessons Learned or Lessons Forgotten?
Our own Dr. Stroma Cole shared her wealth of knowledge in her key note presentation at the Women in Tourism Conference 2023. The event brought together academics and industry professionals focused on furthering gender equality in the tourism industry.
Travel Excellence wins award for pioneering gender equality
Travel Excellence, a Costa Rican travel operator wins the first Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award for the hospitality and tourism sector on the 8th March at ITB Berlin.
Our Associate is interviewed by TrainingAid
For International Women’s Day this year, our Associate, Charmarie Maegle was interviewed by TrainingAid to discuss the importance of gender equality in tourism. In the article, Gender Equality: Why Engaging More Women in Tourism Benefits Everyone, and How to Promote Positive Change, Maegle shares insights into the challenges and opportunities around the topic, and provides positive examples of […]
Introducing our shortlist for the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award 2023
The Gender Equality Champion Award for the tourism and hospitality sector will be presented at ITB Berlin on 8th March, International Women’s Day. Applications for the Award have now closed and our team has whittled down over 40 applicants to four shortlisters. The shortlist includes businesses that are based across three continents: ETUR – Ecuador […]
Gender Equality Champion Award
Here at Equality in Tourism, we are excited to have launched the first award of its kind in the tourism sector: the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award.
Project Update: September 2022
Equality in Tourism Director, Dr Tricia Barnett provides an overview of the project team’s recent field visits to Maili Sita, Kimashuku and Namwai.
Coming Soon: Equality in Tourism Award
We’re excited to announce that we will soon be launching our Gender Equality in Tourism award!