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Podcast Special: The Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award

Learn the story behind our pioneering impact project in Tanzania, where local women are being empowered to become successful farming entrepreneurs.

3rd November 2025

Publication

Equality in Tourism

Prioritising Gender Equality in Tourism: Why and How

We present data that speaks to the tourism industry’s need to prioritise gender equality, as well as ways businesses can create fairer conditions for women.

22nd July 2025

Sun, Sand and Ceilings 2025: Women in Tourism and Hospitality Boardrooms

Publication

Equality in Tourism

Sun, Sand and Ceilings 2025: Women in Tourism and Hospitality Boardrooms

Our third edition of Sun, Sand and Ceilings analyses the representation of women in leadership roles across four key industry sectors. We compare the data to our 2013 and 2018 reports, as well as presenting the business case for improving gender equality and a 10-step action plan for organisations to implement change.

June 2025

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Industry Insights

We share our point of view on key topics in gender and tourism, as well as summarising the latest academic research in a concise, easy-to-read format. Reflect on findings and how they can help elevate your own work.

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Industry Insights

COP30 Tourism Day Reflections: Adding Gender to Climate Action

Industry Insights

Lucy Atieno

COP30 Tourism Day Reflections: Adding Gender to Climate Action

Read our response to the COP30 Tourism Day reports and industry guidelines for climate action, as we call for a gender perspective to be added.

11th December 2025

What Sri Lanka’s Night Work and Alcohol Law Reforms Mean for Women in Tourism

Industry Insights

Charmarie Maelge

What Sri Lanka’s Night Work and Alcohol Law Reforms Mean for Women in Tourism

Our Associate Charmarie Maelge reflects on recent law reforms that marked a turning point for Sri Lankan women’s participation in the industry.

9th December 2025

Podcast Special: The Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award

Industry Insights

Equality in Tourism

Podcast Special: The Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award

Learn the story behind our pioneering impact project in Tanzania, where local women are being empowered to become successful farming entrepreneurs.

3rd November 2025

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Stories from the Field

Dive into interviews and first-hand accounts from women working in tourism and hospitality across the globe. Be inspired by their stories of perseverance, empowerment and transformation.

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Stories from the Field

Dive into interviews and first-hand accounts from women working in tourism and hospitality across the globe. Be inspired by their stories of perseverance, empowerment and transformation.

Wamboma Project Hosts TUI Care Foundation Field to Fork Leader

Story

Aika Roberts

Wamboma Project Hosts TUI Care Foundation Field to Fork Leader

Read about Alexander Panczuk from the TUI Care Foundation’s visit to Namwai village, where he saw the impact of the Field to Fork funding on the project’s community-based tourism experience.

18th November 2025

Battir Women Association and the Echo of Heritage Amid Palestine’s Tourism Standstill

Story

Wisam Abbasi

Battir Women Association and the Echo of Heritage Amid Palestine’s Tourism Standstill

Usually reliant on tourism, discover how the Battir Women Association in the West Bank is adapting their activities in the face of occupation and conflict.

14th April 2025

Community Homestay Network on Championing Gender Equality for Nepali Women in Tourism

Story

Aayusha Prasain

Community Homestay Network on Championing Gender Equality for Nepali Women in Tourism

Learn about the challenges and opportunities for Nepali women in tourism from Aayusha Prasain, CEO of Community Homestay Network – one of our 2025 Gender Equality Champions.

24th March 2025

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Latest News

Stay up to date with the latest Equality in Tourism news. Here you'll find announcements and achievements from our international network of staff, trustees and associates.

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Latest News

Stay up to date with the latest Equality in Tourism news. Here you'll find announcements and achievements from our international network of staff, trustees and associates.