Meet the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Judging Panel 2026

Get to know the gender and tourism experts judging the 2026 edition of our Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award.
Podcast Special: The Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award

Listen to our podcast episode about our pioneering impact project in Tanzania, where local women are being empowered to become successful farming entrepreneurs.
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.
Community Homestay Network and Responsible Travel Ecuador Win Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award 2025

Read about our remarkable winners – Community Homestay Network and Responsible Travel Ecuador – and the award ceremony at ITB Berlin 2025.
Eternal Landscapes on Championing Gender Equality and Changing Lives in Mongolia

We talk to Jess Brooks, founder of tour operator and Gender Equality Champion Eternal Landscapes Mongolia, about their pioneering philosophy and practices.
Accor Brazil Embrace Program & Eternal Landscapes Win Gender Equality Champion of the Year 2024

Read about the unveiling of our incredible 2024 Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award winners at ITB Berlin.