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.
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.
We round-up positive stories of businesses and organisations advancing gender equality within tourism, from boardrooms to the mountainside of Kilimanjaro.
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,
How can indigenous women lead sustainability and gender equality in the tourism industry? We unpack case study research from Ecuador exploring this question.
In the lead up to COP28, we reflect on why gender equality and the tourism industry needs to be part of the conversation at climate talks.
