Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(23), С. 11136 - 11136
Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2024
Accessibility
is
a
fundamental
human
right
and
key
driver
for
inclusive
tourism,
particularly
individuals
with
disabilities,
the
elderly,
others
mobility
challenges.
This
study
aims
to
promote
Pieria
region,
Greece,
as
an
“Accessible
Tourist
Destination”
through
development
of
digital
platform
designed
provide
detailed
information
on
accessibility
routes,
public
spaces,
points
interest.
The
collects
displays
data
region’s
infrastructure,
including
ramps,
sidewalks,
cultural
tourist
interest,
allowing
users
plan
safe
convenient
routes.
methodology
involves
comprehensive
audits
features,
are
integrated
into
online
platform,
enabling
personalized
suggestions
based
their
needs.
Initial
results
from
Platamonas
area
show
documentation
68
interest
97
improving
experience
visitors.
findings
suggest
that
accessible
tourism
has
potential
not
only
enhance
social
inclusion,
but
also
contribute
local
economic
growth
by
attracting
broader
range
represents
significant
step
towards
promoting
all
in
Pieria.
Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(3), С. 020 - 032
Опубликована: Март 13, 2024
In
the
landscape
of
small
and
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs),
fostering
women's
empowerment
through
technology
financial
literacy
emerges
as
a
pivotal
strategy
for
sustainable
development.
This
abstract
presents
conceptual
framework
delineating
integration
to
empower
women
entrepreneurs
within
SMEs,
economic
growth,
societal
advancement.
The
begins
by
recognizing
significance
leveraging
catalyst
empowerment.
Technology
adoption
facilitates
access
markets,
networks,
resources,
leveling
playing
field
entrepreneurs.
Through
digital
platforms,
can
overcome
geographical
barriers,
tap
into
global
enhance
their
competitiveness
in
economy.
Moreover,
emphasizes
critical
role
enabling
SMEs.
Financial
equips
with
knowledge
skills
manage
finances
effectively,
make
informed
decisions,
capital
markets.
By
enhancing
literacy,
navigate
complex
landscapes,
secure
funding
business
mitigate
risks.
Central
is
intersectionality
synergistically
driving
serves
an
enabler
initiatives,
providing
accessible
scalable
platforms
delivering
education
services
Conversely,
enhances
ability
leverage
maximizing
benefits
tools
growth
sustainability.
underscores
importance
ecosystem
support
facilitating
Collaboration
among
government
agencies,
institutions,
providers,
civil
society
organizations
essential
creating
environment
that
fosters
resources.
partnerships
collaborations,
stakeholders
amplify
impact
initiatives
aimed
at
promoting
development
conclusion,
holistic
approach
offering
insights
interconnectedness
adoption,
outcomes.
Implementing
this
requires
concerted
efforts
from
across
sectors
create
inclusive
supportive
where
thrive
contribute
Tourism and Hospitality,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6(1), С. 13 - 13
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025
This
study
addresses
the
persistence
of
patriarchal
structures
and
reproduction
traditional
gender
roles
in
rural
settings.
In
particular,
this
research
explores
agritourism,
an
emerging
sector
tourism
that,
while
providing
economic
opportunities
areas,
also
ends
up
perpetuating
female
subordination.
response
to
issue,
manifestation
symbolic
gender-based
violence
field
agritourism
was
analyzed,
a
reliable
validated
psychometric
measurement
scale
developed.
The
instrument
identified
quantified
specific
dimensions
context.
To
meet
these
objectives,
Delphi
Method
used
asynchronously
for
design
questionnaire,
exploratory
factor
analysis
applied
with
sample
299
participants
validate
its
internal
structure.
results
indicate
existence
robust
structure
made
six
key
factors:
feminized
entrepreneurship,
occupational
self-segregation,
stereotyped
roles,
limited
access
land,
glass
ceiling,
wage
discrimination.
These
findings
contribute
deeper
understanding
mechanisms
offer
analytical
tool
future
studies
tourism.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(6), С. 2389 - 2389
Опубликована: Март 9, 2025
This
study
examines
the
impacts
of
women’s
social,
political,
and
psychological
empowerment
on
their
participation
in
civil
societies
further
its
entrepreneurial
resilience.
employed
quantitative
approach,
data
were
collected
through
surveys,
which
later
analyzed
with
Smart
PLS
4.
study’s
findings
revealed
mixed
results.
The
social
resilience
significant.
political
insignificant.
occurrence
disasters
is
common
tourist
destinations,
several
studies
have
investigated
it.
However,
ripple
women
has
not
been
thoroughly
investigated,
specifically
Asian
context.
Urban Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9(4), С. 103 - 103
Опубликована: Март 30, 2025
This
study
examines
the
gender
dynamics
in
urban
space
usage
within
historic
city
center
of
Tebessa,
Algeria,
exploring
how
cultural
factors
and
street
networks
influence
gender-specific
pedestrian
behavior
land
use
patterns.
Using
a
multidisciplinary
approach
combining
syntax
techniques,
GIS
analysis,
behavioral
data
collection,
we
analyzed
relationships
between
networks,
attractors,
gender-differentiated
flows.
Key
findings
reveal
significant
differences
spatial
navigation
patterns
men
women,
influenced
by
norms
distribution.
Women’s
movement
is
more
constrained
focused
on
specific
while
navigate
entire
system
freely.
The
also
highlights
impact
“edge
effects”,
where
extramural
attractors
strongly
intramural
movement,
particularly
for
women.
These
often
override
network
influences
predicted
traditional
theories.
Our
research
contributes
to
understanding
sustainable
development
culturally
rich
contexts
demonstrating
need
gender-inclusive
planning
that
considers
local
practices.
have
important
implications
planners
policymakers
working
create
equitable
functional
centers
preserving
heritage
addressing
needs.
Administrative Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(4), С. 138 - 138
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2025
This
study
aims
to
examine
the
evolution
of
literature
related
human
capital
in
field
tourism,
specifically
addressing
gender
dimension.
It
represents
a
novel
approach
this
and
promises
offer
new
perspectives
contribute
debate
on
tourism
management
with
equality
opportunity.
To
achieve
aim,
quantitative
methodology
was
applied
through
bibliometric
analysis
234
articles,
published
between
2020
2024,
extracted
from
Web
Science
Scopus.
Among
main
results,
high
level
collaboration
research
topic,
stable
growing
trend,
observed.
Influential
journals
include
Journal
Sustainable
Tourism,
Sustainability,
International
Contemporary
Hospitality
Management.
Future
is
suggested
focus
impact
female
management,
as
well
qualitative
for
better
understanding
topic.
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025
Purpose
This
study
explores
the
social
stereotypes
and
professional
challenges
faced
by
female
tour
guides,
examining
how
societal
biases
shape
their
careers.
It
aims
to
highlight
impact
of
these
on
gender
equity
in
tourism
advocate
for
more
inclusive
practices.
Design/methodology/approach
uses
in-depth
interviews
with
20
guides
11
other
stakeholders,
selected
through
purposive
sampling.
The
explore
stereotypes,
workplace
career
progression.
Data
were
analyzed
thematic
contextual
analysis
uncover
patterns
case-specific
insights
gendered
perceptions
affect
guides’
Findings
shows
that
face
from
expectations,
limited
advancement,
harassment
pressure
conform.
Personal
struggles
include
strained
family
relationships
judgment.
Despite
barriers,
some
women
remain
committed
careers,
highlighting
need
support
inclusivity
sector.
Practical
implications
outlines
strategies
including
empowerment
initiatives,
support,
mentorship,
gender-equitable
policies
raising
tourist
awareness.
Originality/value
provides
a
novel
perspective
issues
focusing
developing
countries.
offers
comprehensive
framework
addressing
professional,
familial
personal
dimensions,
incorporating
comparative
male
guides.
findings
bridge
critical
gap
literature
propose
actionable
solutions
foster
Advances in human and social aspects of technology book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 227 - 260
Опубликована: Июль 5, 2024
This
chapter
examines
technology's
essential
role
in
promoting
gender
equity
within
the
hospitality
industry,
presenting
insights
from
a
worldwide
perspective.
While
shifting
societal
norms
and
expectations,
firms
are
becoming
increasingly
aware
of
importance
ensuring
equality.
When
it
comes
to
this
endeavor,
one
most
effective
strategies
is
make
efficient
use
technology.
The
authors
investigated
variety
technological
interventions,
ranging
recruiting
platforms
data
analytics
tools,
that
support
more
equitable
hiring
practices,
eliminate
prejudices,
promote
inclusivity
at
all
levels
business.
Additionally,
investigates
exploitation
technology
for
training
development
programs
designed
solve
gender-specific
difficulties
growth
diverse
talent
pools.
Through
cutting-edge
technical
solutions,
businesses
have
potential
not
only
strengthen
their
competitive
advantage
but
also
substantial
contribution
equal
inclusive
working
environments
worldwide.
Journal of Travel Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 9, 2024
This
study
explores
the
inherent
interdependencies
between
microfinance
social
enterprises
and
two
groups
of
women
informal
farm
entrepreneurs
tourism
in
four
impoverished
rural
regions
Iran.
Using
a
qualitative
constructivist
grounded
theory
methodology,
findings
suggest
that
tend
to
engage
greater
coexistence
weak
vertical
horizontal
ties.
In
contrast,
primarily
develop
strong
Consequently,
members
group
have
opportunities
access
diverse
range
resources,
placing
them
more
advantageous
position
along
opportunity–necessity
entrepreneurship
continuum.
Guided
by
network
approach
combined
with
structuration
theory,
this
develops
theoretical
model
illustrates
how
these
differently
cope
gender
constraints
grow
their
businesses.
The
highlight
need
for
tailored
strategies
policies
empower
various
subsistence
entrepreneurs.
