Abstract
opportunities, the role of women within micro-enterprises and the informal hotel, catering and tourism economy. The links between equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in quality jobs, workforce development, training opportunities and employment in the sector have been explored to a certain degree at national or local levels. However, there is less information regarding gender equality provisions and major international companies in global and regional contexts. The findings of this study point to issues of importance for employment of women as a basis for future dialogue. They also highlight important innovations, good practices and interesting case studies in support of future human resources planning for governments, employers‟ and workers‟ organizations.
| Language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Geneva |
| Number of pages | 75 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789221274155 |
| Publication status | Published - 7 Apr 2013 |
Publication series
| Name | SECTOR Working Paper |
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| Publisher | International Labour Organization |
| Volume | 289 |
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Keywords
- informal employment
- women workers
- work life balance
- informal economy
- catering
- hotel industry
- tourism
- gender equality
- womens rights
- gender roles
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International Perspectives on Women and Work in Hotels, Catering and Tourism. / Baum, Thomas.
Geneva, 2013. (SECTOR Working Paper; Vol. 289).Research output: Working paper
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