Hospitality Industry

September 25, 2022

Women-Power in the Hospitality Industry

Incidentally, World Tourism Day this year falls just a couple of days after International Daughters’ day. The whole world of tourism is gearing up to finally regain its pace after the Pandemic that crippled the industry, not only in terms of revenue and growth but also in terms of adopting the new norms and requirements as well as changing travel behaviour and algorithm worldwide. The hospitality industry has changed significantly over the past 60 years, particularly regarding women and gender equality. Along with the growth and globalization of the sector, opportunities for women to fill an active and rewarding role within the hospitality workplace have greatly increased around the world. While women are still fighting for equality at work in different areas, they have earned their place in hotels, catering, and tourism for quite some time now. In the overall economy, 46.1% of employees are women, but in the hospitality sector, this figure has grown to 53.7%. Whether it is sports, corporates or the service industry, the members of the fair sex have always needed to cross a path that is full of challenges and hurdles much different and sometimes harder than their male counterparts. We are proud to start a series highlighting a few personalities who, in spite of all the obstacles, have made it to the top through dedication, integrity, skill, and passion. Nothing could a better occasion to start this series on the day of World Tourism 2022 which also focuses on the theme of “ rethinking tourism”.