Asunción hosts the First Regional Conference on Women and Tourism
17-09-24
Asunción will be the venue for the first Regional Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tourism, a key event that will bring together prominent figures from the tourism and gender fields in Latin America. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism of Paraguay and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the conference aims to promote the participation of women in the tourism industry, one of the sectors most affected by the pandemic, where women play an essential role.
Tourism is one of the sectors with the highest female participation globally. According to UNWTO data, more than 50% of the workforce in tourism is made up of women. However, despite this significant presence, women often face barriers in ascending to leadership positions and in accessing equal employment opportunities.
The conference will address these challenges through a series of panels and discussions focused on female empowerment, gender equality, and public policies that can facilitate women's inclusion in leadership roles within the tourism industry.
Topics to be discussed include training, female entrepreneurship, and access to finance in tourism, as well as gender equality policies that governments and companies can implement to level the playing field.