• Women in Tourism Network

    The Women in Tourism Network Bangladesh aims to provide a peer-to-peer networking and support group for women in the tourism industry across Bangladesh. The network aims to support four primary goals:

    Goal 1: Networking + Peer Learning: Networking, leadership training, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities for women in the industry through a monthly seminar series.

    Goal 2: Innovation, Incubation, & Entrepreneurship Market research and business development support through experiences that empower female entrepreneurs and travelers.

    Goal 3: Rural Market Linkages + Support: Peer-to-peer training and market linkages with women in rural and remote areas to develop new products and experiences the network and its members can promote; and

    Goal 4: Mentorship and sponsorship: Opportunities from industry experts within and outside of Bangladesh.

    This is accomplished through the following activities:

    Goal 1: Networking + Peer Learning 

    1. Monthly networking and learning exchanges with women in tourism;
    2. Leadership training for women in relevant skills; and
    3. Peer learning opportunities and workshops with industry experts.

    Goal 2: Innovation, Incubation, & Entrepreneurship

    1. Market research and forecasting, understanding what opportunities may arise in tourism in the coming years;
    2. Curated experiences for female travelers; and
    3. Entrepreneurship training and incubation opportunities for women leaders.

    Goal 3: Rural Market Linkages + Support

    1. Peer training opportunities with women in rural communities;
    2. Market linkages to women-run artisan networks and cooperatives; and
    3. Cross promotion of women in tourism at local and international levels.

    Goal 4: Mentoring + Training

    1. Mentorship and sponsorship from international and national tourism experts;
    2. Professional training from industry experts; and
    3. Women-led national advocacy.

    We are actively seeking sponsors for future network meetings. Please get in touch below if you’d like to sponsor a meeting:

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    Are you interested in joining the Women in Tourism Network in your local chapter? Get in touch below:

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