Gender Diversity Is Still Massively Lacking in Travel and Hospitality
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Laws have been changed to supposedly eliminate gender bias but the problem at senior levels still persists. Companies first need to admit they have a problem, then they can do something about it. Perhaps there should be greater consideration of quotas.
Take a look at the board of any listed travel company and you'll soon see most of the positions are filled by white males.
Achieving a balanced and diverse leadership team – whether that is by gender or race – still doesn't seem to be a priority for many businesses.
According to a new study, women make up only 26 percent of senior management positions in the hospitality, travel and leisure sector in the UK, but when the report excludes human resources roles, then that falls to only 20 percent.
The report, called Women in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure 2020 Review, is based on quantitative research as well as interviews with more than 100 chairmen, CEOs, human reesources directors, recruiters and graduates entering the industry. The companies surveyed are either UK-based or have a significant UK presence. Lack of Leadership When Carolyn McCall stepped down as EasyJet boss last November, the UK travel industry lost one of its most