The tourism workforce in most regions of the world is made up of women. According to UN Tourism, they represent up to 54% globally and, in many cases, exceed the average of other productive sectors. It is true that there are still challenges to face in tourism to achieve gender equity: women tend to concentrate in the worst-paid, least recognized, and often informal jobs. In … [Read more...] about Can the Tourism Sector Promote the Inclusion of Women in Traditionally Male Activities?
Biodiversity Conservation, Essential for a Truly Sustainable Development of Tourism
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) make up a rich and complex region, home of around 60% of terrestrial life, varied marine and freshwater flora and fauna (UNEP-WCMC, 2016). It encompasses mega-diverse regions such as the Amazon and includes the largest wetlands in the world, such as the Pantanal in Brazil or the Iberá wetlands in Argentina. LAC's biomes include deserts, … [Read more...] about Biodiversity Conservation, Essential for a Truly Sustainable Development of Tourism