March 2, 2023

Equality In Tourism Award makes debut at ITB Berlin

Equality in Tourism International is proud to launch the Equality in Tourism Award designed to improve gender equality within tourism businesses worldwide.

The award, which recognises tourism organisations that display excellence in their commitment to gender equality, will be presented to the winners at ITB Berlin on International Women’s Day, Wednesday March 8.

Equality in Tourism is a non-profit organisation working to promote gender equality in tourism and hospitality industries around the world. The international award aims to support tourism businesses to integrate gender equality into their company policies and work practices, recognising those that display excellence in their commitment. This award can also help identify best practices, drive improvement, celebrate excellence, and reward leaders who are already doing excellent work in this field.

ITB Berlin provides a global reach to Equality in Tourism
Applications for the Equality in Tourism Award were open to all organisations from around the world that operate within the travel industry, with a deadline of January 17. The jury includes Drs Stroma Cole, director at equality in tourism and senior lecturer in tourism at the University of Westminster, London. She has done extensive research exploring tourism and water inequality in Labuan Bajo and Bali in Indonesia, Tamarindo in Costa Rica and Kerala in India.

Gender Equality Award
Wednesday, 8 March 2023
> 4:45 – 5:30 pm 
Location: Hall 5.3 Hybrid Studio

Photo: © Dainis Graveris – Unsplash