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!
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.
International Scientific Conference: Call for Contributions
Equality in Tourism launch call for contributions ahead of the International Scientific Conference 2023.
RESET – Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Sustainability Summit
Stroma to speak at the RESET Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Sustainability Summit
Raising Funds to Combat Climate Change
Our #FarmForTheFuture project continues to grow. 120 women are now trained in new methods of farming, business processes and entrepreneurship, but – importantly – also their legal rights and women’s empowerment. Sixty farmers from two villages have created a cooperative, Wamboma: Women Farming for the Future, while another group of sixty women have been trained […]
Unique Insights and Lively Discussions at the Symposium
On Thursday, 13 September, around 40 academics, tour operators, charity workers, consultants and public sector workers joined us at Intrepid Group‘s Brixton offices to hear from four speakers and discuss gender equality in tourism. Stroma Cole presented her new book Gender Equality and Tourism: Beyond Empowerment, highlighting a selection of personal stories of women around […]
An update from our #FarmForTheFuture project
Tricia Barnett recently visited Tanzania and met with the women participating in this groundbreaking project. Here, she shares her impressions and a general update on where things are. I am delighted to share with you the latest news from the path-breaking project that would not have been possible without the support of our generous donors. […]
Join our team
We’re always looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our work for gender equality in tourism. If you’ve been thinking of volunteering your valuable time to a good cause, we might have just the thing for you – we are looking for a trustee with fundraising experience. It’s a fullfilling role which will see you […]
The Disappointing Gender Pay Gap in the UK Tourism Industry
In 2016 the UK had one of the highest gender pay gaps in Europe, the gender pay gap does not symbolize a difference in pay for the same work, but the difference in pay for all roles. Since then, reporting on the gender pay gap for large companies has become mandatory. The data is now […]
Meet the women farming for their future
Elizabeth Ludovic is one of the #FarmForTheFuture project participants. After consulting with local hotels about their required produce, Elizabeth chose to grow tomatoes and beetroots – and now has the seeds to plant them! Prior to joining the project, she couldn’t afford to buy the necessary pesticide and had such low tomato yields that she […]
#FarmForTheFuture project update
Our #FarmForTheFuture project has been progressing in great strides. We and our partners on the ground in Tanzania are incredibly excited about everyone’s achievements! Read on for an overview of what we’ve been up to. Business training The project kicked off with six consecutive days of all-day training for 30 women. We were excited to […]
EiT joins Sustainability Leaders panel
We’re pleased to announce that our director Tricia has been asked to join the Sustainability Leaders Panel – a virtual research panel where leading sustainable tourism professionals answer questions linked to tourism and sustainability, and share their thoughts on trends, challenges and future directions. Over 60 experts participate in this forum, and we are pleased […]
