Celebrating a New Cultural Centre for the Wamboma Women Farmers in Tanzania
Equality in Tourism’s Tricia Barnett reflects on the monumental opening of a cultural centre for the Wamboma Co-operative and how you can support the project’s next steps.
Discover essential findings from recent research, examples of best practice, and the latest industry news. By increasing awareness about the challenges faced by women in tourism and hospitality, we hope to challenge gendered dynamics and drive meaningful change.
Equality in Tourism’s Tricia Barnett reflects on the monumental opening of a cultural centre for the Wamboma Co-operative and how you can support the project’s next steps.
We explain what’s behind the gender pay gap in tourism, as well as the practices the industry needs to implement to close it.
Elisa Spampinato reflects on her time with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, where she witnessed a host of gender-responsive initiatives creating positive change for women.
There’s an alarming gap in research connecting climate change, gender and tourism. Here’s why a gender-based research agenda is essential.
Elisa Spampinato continues the story of Kilimanjaro porters Nakijwa and Getruda, revealing some of the inequalities and obstacles they face on the mountain.
The Ladakhi Women’s Travel Company founder shares how Covid-19 and the climate crisis have exacerbated existing issues for LWTC and for Ladakhi women more broadly.
Professor Mathias Pécot summarises recent research that broadens our understanding of female tourism entrepreneurship, progress toward gender equality and empowerment.
Equality in Tourism Associate Elisa Spampinato shares the story of two young women who’ve pursued careers as porters on Kilimanjaro, charting the challenges they’ve faced along the way.
We talk to Jess Brooks, founder of tour operator and Gender Equality Champion Eternal Landscapes Mongolia, about their pioneering philosophy and practices.
Fiona Bakas and Duygu Salman introduce their research article into women in the tourism gig economy. Looking at Istanbul, they highlight the inequality and safety risks tourism platform workers must navigate.
How is the rise of digitalisation and social media impacting female micro-entrepreneurs in tourism? Find out with this research Insight from Thailand.
Fair Tourism takes us to Huay Pu Keng in Thailand, where their community-based tourism project is empowering the Kayan Community.
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