International Women’s Day – आवारा मुसाफिर

Women are a driving force for travel & tourism, says WTTC

March 8, 2024325 Views

To celebrate International Women's Day, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector. According to WTTC data, women in tourism comprise a significant portion of the sector's workforce, accounting for nearly 40% of the total employment. This marks a substantial increase from 2010 to 2019, highlighting a 24% surge in direct female employment within the sector, increasing from 38.6 million to 47.8 million. Key findings reveal that hospitality stands out as the leading employer of women within the Travel & Tourism sector, with over half (52%) of all female employment in 2019 attributed to this segment. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, emphasises the positive impact of women in the sect...

प्रोमोशनसैर-सपाटा

Breaking the Mould: Women inspiring transformational travel experiences

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

February 20, 2024396 Views

This International Women’s Day, taking place on 8th March 2024, Avani Hotels & Resorts salutes the women who inspire guests through their courage and creativity. Guests can join them on four transformational travel experiences, led by women who have carved their own paths in the worlds of ballet, craft beverages, weaving and gastronomy. Whether it’s learning ballet in the Maldives, discovering Cambodian botanicals through gin, supporting female weavers in Sri Lanka, or making new friends at a supper club in Milan, these unique journeys lead guests to return home with a new skill and a newfound sense of purpose. Raising the Barre with Karis Scarlette at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort A former Royal Ballet dancer who overcame a career-ending injury, Karis Scarlette is an inspira...

प्रोमोशन

Let’s hear it for the girls!

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

February 23, 2023936 Views

Anantara celebrates International Women’s Day with inspiring stories from women at workplace International Women’s Day is just around the corner and to celebrate, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is sharing heartwarming and incredible stories from women in the Anantara world that will encourage and inspire everyone to follow their dreams. In Mauritius, a wonderful women called Natasha Remy has unrivalled strength and determination. A single mother of three and a recent cancer survivor, Natasha came from an underprivileged background and started her career as a top athlete. She represented her country at an international level and competed in renowned events such as the African Games and was presented with the Best Athlete Award. Financial reasons meant a change of career was ne...

प्रोमोशन

Anantara recognizes the spirit of women power

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

March 8, 2022579 Views

Celebrates International Women’s Day around the world at its hotels, resorts & spas In honour of International Women’s Day 2022, Anantara showcases some of its incredible female team members around the world each occupying inspiring and unique roles. From caring for wildlife, trailblazing in the dining scene or bringing ancient practices to the present day, Anantara celebrates women today and every day. Emilia Fulgido, Marine Biologist & Sustainability Manager at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort and Naladhu Private Island Maldives “Since I started my career as an enthusiast Marine Biologist, I have always been committed to conservation and sustainability. My background is wide and various, but science and nature have always been a constant...

खबरनामाघटनाएं

Airbnb celebrates its community of women hosts in India

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

March 3, 2022825 Views

Ahead of International Women's Day, Airbnb celebrated the journey of Airbnb Hosts & guests through a panel ahead of International Women’s Day featuring actor Sayani Gupta, actor, author and producer Tisca Chopra, and Airbnb Host Ranjana Patil In the week leading up to International Women’s Day, Airbnb celebrated the role of women Hosts in its growing community in India, by hosting a panel discussion featuring Actor Sayani Gupta, Actor, Author and Producer Tisca Chopra, and Airbnb Host Ranjana Patil. The panelists spoke on this year’s theme of International Women’s Day ('BreakTheBias'), highlighting how they persevered in their unique journeys despite facing unprecedented challenges. This was exemplified by the stories of women Hosts on Airbnb that had begun their entrepreneurial jo...

खबरनामाघटनाएं

UN agencies partner for guide to help women in tourism recover from crisis

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

March 8, 2021861 Views

As the sector enters the second year of an unprecedented crisis, the impact this has had on women in tourism has been made clear. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the pandemic, and the unprecedented drop in international tourist arrivals, risks rolling back progress made towards achieving gender equality and efforts to empower women and girls. UNWTO is marking International Women’s Day 2021 with the release of our Inclusive Recovery Guide for women in tourism, compiled in collaboration with UN Women. UNWTO data shows that women make up the majority of the tourism workforce (54%). Women in tourism are also often concentrated in low-skilled or informal work. This means that they are feeling the economic shock caused by the crisis more acutely and quicker than t...