Rethinking Gender, Tourism and Hospitality The Sustainable Strategy Dimension

This incisive book explores the interconnections between the Sustainable Development Goals, gender and tourism, featuring timely contributions from renowned specialists across Asia, the Americas and Europe.Leading experts in the field outline global initiatives that support sustainability and gender equality. They propose a strategic framework to enhance gender-sensitive leadership models, inclusive workforce policies and equitable community engagement. Chapters examine case studies relating to agritourism, ethnic womanhood and female entrepreneurship, shedding light on corporate sustainability and gender biases on a global economic scale. Ultimately, the book scrutinizes traditional paradigms, approaches and methods as well as more recent developments in research on the gender dimension of tourism and sustainability.Rethinking Gender, Tourism and Hospitality will greatly benefit students and scholars in tourism, human geography and hospitality studies. Its unique insights also make this a vital reference tool for practitioners and policymakers in sustainable development, tourism and social policy.