Enterprising Travel Agents’ Association (ETAA), Eastern Region organized an Event to felicitate Women Entrepreneurs in Tourism and launched a dedicated wing – ETAA Travel Divas to help and handhold women entrepreneurs in tourism business along with Product Presentation by Polo Group and Shree Holidays on 3rd May 2024 at Polo Floatel, Kolkata.
The event highlighted opportunities for Women as Tourism Entrepreneurs and facilitated to 35 Women Entrepreneurs in Tourism and Total 72 Tour Operators/Travel Agencies participated in this event.
ETAA, East is going to organize Workshops where they will bring together women entrepreneurs, industry leaders, policymakers and experts to explore how tourism can be a vehicle for women’s economic empowerment.
“Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries, creating abundant opportunities for entrepreneurship. However, women remain underrepresented as tourism business owners and operators. Our workshop shall aim to remove barriers and equip women with the tools to launch and grow successful tourism enterprises.”
“Tourism is uniquely positioned to promote women’s empowerment by enabling entrepreneurship opportunities that can be locally-owned and operated,” said Mr. Koushik Banerjee, Chapter Chairman and Director of ETAA Eastern India. “Today’s event will motivate and connect women with resources and mentorship to transform their communities through tourism.”
