Women-led tourism initiatives are driving sustainability efforts forward across Asia and the Pacific region but more financial investment, training and equal opportunities are still needed to reach gender equality.
The 2nd Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Asia & the Pacific provided a platform for some of the most successful women in tourism from the region to spotlight their initiatives, identify challenges and develop strategies for inclusive growth and sustainable development. This is in line with the drive to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality and the empowerment of women. Â
UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia co-hosted the event. Over 500 participants from 25 countries gathered to share best practices, forge new partnerships and…
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