Sri Lanka resort seeks to break gender barriers, empower women
Sri Lanka has opened its first resort fully operated and managed by women, Amba Yaalu, in an effort to address gender disparities in the country's tourism sector. The resort, located in Dambulla, is managed by Jeewanthi Adikari, who has worked in the hospitality industry for over two decades. It aims to empower women in a country where they are significantly underrepresented in the tourism workforce.
Amba Yaalu employs 75 women who handle all aspects of the resort's operations, from gardening and cooking to guest services and security. The resort also provides training programs to help women develop their skills in various areas of hospitality. This initiative is seen as a crucial step towards unlocking women's potential and boosting the tourism economy in Sri Lanka, which is currently facing a major economic crisis.
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Sri Lanka has opened its first resort fully operated and managed by women, Amba Yaalu, in an effort to address gender disparities in the country's tourism sector. The resort, located in Dambulla, is managed by Jeewanthi Adikari, who has worked in the hospitality industry for over two decades. It aims to empower women in a country where they are significantly underrepresented in the tourism workforce.
Amba Yaalu employs 75 women who handle all aspects of the resort's operations, from gardening and cooking to guest services and security. The resort also provides training programs to help women develop their skills in various areas of hospitality. This initiative is seen as a crucial step towards unlocking women's potential and boosting the tourism economy in Sri Lanka, which is currently facing a major economic crisis.
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