Workplace experiences and career advancement prospects for women in the hotel industry in India

Sarah Hussain, Gagandeep Soni, Tracy Harkison, Frederick Demicco

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Abstract

This study aims to provide an insight into the factors that affect workplace experiences and opportunities for career progression of female employees in the Indian hotel industry. It provides a much-needed perspective on the work-life of women in the Indian hotel industry. The study had two phases: a systematic literature review was conducted for the first phase and the second phase included conducting semi-structured in-depth interviews. The findings of this study reveal that working in the hotel industry remains an ultimate choice for women where they have the opportunities to connect and socialize, enjoy and learn amidst the various challenges and barriers faced. The issue of gender is irrelevant for the women who set their standards and want to achieve their goals. Women show resilience and work against all odds with self-motivation to reach these goals.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)7-21
Number of pages15
JournalTuryzm/Tourism
Volume34
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 27 2024

Keywords

  • career advancement
  • experience at work
  • hotels
  • women employees
  • women leaders

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

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