A lack of recognition of women’s skill set has been voted by Tourism Update readers (44%) as the biggest barrier for women entering the tourism industry and securing leadership positions.
Gender stereotyping, and a lack of female role models and mentors, came joint second at 23%.
This was followed by discrimination (11%) in fourth place.
Although these challenges still exist, progress has also been made.
Name changes of tourist towns
The Eastern Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee (ECPGNC) has been holding public hearings in the province to change the names of three towns and one settlement, including the popular tourist destinations of Graaff-Reinet and Nieu-Bethesda, according to Business Tech.
The ECPGNC said the changes were necessary to redress and transform old geographical naming systems.
The committee wants to make the following changes:
- Graaff-Reinet to Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe.
- Adendorp to Kwa Mseki Bishop…