UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Paraguay have released a groundbreaking report on the role of women in the tourism sector. The study was presented ahead of the First Regional Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Asunción, Paraguay, on 21-22 October.
In addition to providing an overview of the contribution women make to tourism globally, the paper highlights the importance of women’s participation in driving sustainable, inclusive transformation in the sector.
Among other points, this new report highlights:
- The role…

































