The role of women empowerment in fostering women's entrepreneurship opportunities with in Egypt's tourism sector

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Tourism studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, University of Sadat City, Egypt

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Currently, the process of women empowerment and fostering women entrepreneurship has become one of the most important priorities in Egypt due to its significant role in economic development, social progress, and enhancing women's participation in various sectors. The relationship between women's empowerment and entrepreneurship in tourism is positively correlated. Because empowerment gives women the abilities and self-assurance they need to take advantage of new market opportunities.  Empowerment fosters women's capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship in this sector by expanding their access to resources, education, and decision-making authority. This research aims to identify the role of women's empowerment on the women entrepreneurial environment, expand and foster entrepreneurial opportunities for women in tourism, and overcome the obstacles that hinder these processes. Data were collected depending on a qualitative method by conducting semi-structured interviews with 24 representatives of key women's empowerment and entrepreneurship organizations in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The findings showed that women’s empowerment, with the right approach to implementation, can directly and decisively enhance opportunities for women entrepreneurship. The findings also demonstrated that women empowerment and supporting women entrepreneurship in Egypt’s tourism sector requires a comprehensive approach addressing structural, cultural, and economic challenges. Strengthening cooperation among government bodies, private sector stakeholders, and civil society is crucial for designing and implementing effective strategies. Finally, the current study concludes with important recommendations that could significantly reduce barriers, open new avenues of opportunity, and enhance the role of women in the tourism sector, thus gender equality.

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