Author: BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 08/03/2025 | 05:29:24
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Sri Lanka’s first resort fully operated and managed by women. Most women don’t get a chance to work in the tourism industry, earn money and own a career. The resort opened in January and has been seen as a move unlocking women’s potential. Social stigma, language barrier, work-life balance, lack of training facilities and low salaries have long kept the majority of Sri Lankan women away from the hospitality industry. Much of this stems from a patriarchal structure and traditional gender roles deeply embedded in Sri Lanka’s society. Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality sector contributed 2.3% to the country’s economy in 2023 — down from 5% in 2018. The industry faces a shortage of female professionals to serve in the kitchen. Most staff recruited to the resort’s kitchen were rookies still in training. The resort has been lauded by women’s rights activists.
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