While its contribution to economic and social development is widely acknowledged in the literature, over the years little attention has been paid to how the tourism industry benefits women and men, as well as to the relation between tourism and gender equality. According to the UNWTO, tourism presents both opportunities and challenges for women, which makes the gender equality perspective highly relevant.

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Tourism on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform

EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform

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