Define

In this phase, it is recommended that information is gathered on the situation of women and men in a particular area. This means looking for sex-disaggregated data and gender statistics, as well as checking for the existence of studies, programme or project reports, and/or evaluations from previous periods.

Examples of gender and tourism statistics

Gender in tourism has only recently arisen on academic agenda. Data on gender aspects in the tourism sector are, thus, missing or are not systematically collected ([UNWTO , 2009], [Equality in tourism, why gender matters]). For instance, at EU level only 4 indicators (number of trips, number of nights spent in a destination, expenditure and employment by type of contract) ([2]) are collected by sex, while sex-disaggregated data is missing, for instance, on aspects such as training, education, wages, working hours, self-employed people, leadership positions and businesses in the tourism sector. Furthermore, where statistics are collected they mainly refer to the hotel and restaurant business. Other activity fields particularly important for tourism (e.g. transport) are not considered by tourism statistics.

However, the following are examples of gender and tourism statistics.

Examples of studies, research and reports

Examples of gender analysis

Example of a gender impact assessment

Examples of stakeholders that can be consulted

For a more detailed description of how gender can be mainstreamed in this phase of the policy cycle, visit the EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming Platform.

Plan

In this phase, it’s appropriate to analyse budgets from a gender perspective. Gender budgeting is used to identify how budget allocations contribute to promoting gender equality. Gender budgeting brings visibility to how much public money is spent for women and men respectively. Thus, gender budgeting ensures that public funds are fairly distributed between women and men. It also contributes to accountability and transparency about how public funds are being spent.

Example of gender budgeting in tourism

Examples of indicators for monitoring gender and tourism

Example of procurement

For a more detailed description of how gender can be mainstreamed in this phase of the policy cycle, visit the EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming Platform.

Act

In the implementation phase of a policy or programme, ensure that all who are involved are sufficiently aware about the relevant gender objectives and plans. If this is not the case, set up briefings and capacity-building initiatives according to staff needs. Think about researchers, proposal evaluators, monitoring and evaluation experts, scientific officers, programme committee members, etc.

Examples of capacity-building initiatives about gender in tourism

Examples of gender language in tourism

For a more detailed description of how gender can be mainstreamed in this phase of the policy cycle, visit the EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming Platform.

Check

A policy cycle or programme should be checked both during – monitoring, and at the end – evaluation, of its implementation.

Monitoring the ongoing work allows for the follow-up of progress and remedying unforeseen difficulties. This process should take into account the indicators delineated in the planning phase and realign data collection based on those indicators.

At the end of a policy cycle or programme, a gender-sensitive evaluation should take place. Make your evaluation publicly accessible and strategically disseminate its results to promote its learning potential.

Example of monitoring and evaluation on gender in tourism