Almas Jiwani, President UN Women Canada National Committee, to Speak on the Importance of Employing and Empowering Women Through Sustainable Tourism at the Future of Tourism Talk in Toronto
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 09/20/12 -- Known for being a driving force behind women's economic empowerment both in Canada and abroad, Almas Jiwani, President of the UN Women Canada National Committee, will be a feature speaker at the Future of Tourism Talk in Toronto, Ontario.
Ms. Jiwani was invited by event headliner Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures. When asked of her participation in the forum, Mr. Poon Tip said, "Women drive the tourism economy and are responsible for creating a silent industry where their voices are not heard. They are less likely to receive aide or micro financing when the major decision maker in the purchase of holiday programs are women. We need an inclusive voice in the tourism industry in the area of product development and issues of sustainable tourism and cultural preservation. So you can imagine I was thrilled that we were able to have Almas Jiwani speak on behalf of UN Women Canada to share her perspective."
In addition to Bruce Poon Tip, Almas Jiwani will be joining industry leaders including Paula Vlamings and Megal Epler Wood, Co-Executive Directors of NGO Planeterra and Tony Wheeler, Founder of Lonely Planet to share her keen insights into the impact of travel and sustainable tourism on women's economic empowerment and labour force participation in the developed and developing world.
Drawing from her professional and personal experience as a world traveler and champion of women's rights and empowerment, Almas Jiwani will discuss the future of tourism as a force for economic growth and positive change, and will speak to the importance of innovative, collaborative solutions to ending employment discrimination and inequality in the tourism industry.
As stated by Jiwani, "Tourism is one of the world's greatest generators of wealth and employment, providing many income-generating opportunities for women, particularly in developing regions." She continues, "This industry offers many leadership opportunities for women, however they are often concentrated in low-skilled jobs where women typically earn 10 per cent to 15 per cent less than their male counterparts. Given that so many women are employed in the tourism sector already, this is one of the key areas to promote gender equality and play a crucial role in empowering women."
According to Jiwani, "industry leaders and conscious consumers must strive to ensure that the future of sustainable tourism is one where the profits are distributed equitably among employees regardless of gender, and where women can benefit from decent jobs with fair wages, and enjoy representation in higher management and ownership."
Don't miss this evening of creative exchange, complete with musical performance by Canadian famous artist and two times Juno nominee Belinda Brady on Tuesday September 25, 2012 at the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre, Toronto commencing at 6:45 pm.
About UN Women Canada National Committee
UN Women Canada National Committee raises UN Women's profile and promotes its work in Canada; raises funds for UN Women projects; creates awareness within the Canadian governments for increased funding for UN Women projects; and encourages non-governmental organizations to promote and support UN Women initiatives.
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About the Future of Tourism
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416-333-6261
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