WTTC calls for urgent action to unlock the potential of women and youth jobs The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, has launched a new report revealing the stark impact of the pandemic on woman and youth employment within the global Travel & Tourism sector. Almost 70 million people working in Travel & Tourism lost their jobs during the pandemic, but women and young people were disproportionately impacted because their roles were more likely to be in the worst affected areas such as hospitality and food services. While the sector has broadly seen a strong recovery, the ‘Social Trends in Travel & Tourism Employment’ report found it employed 42 million women and just over ...
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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...
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