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A resort entirely staffed and run by women in Sri Lanka seeks to break gender barriers

  • Jeewanthi Adikari leads Sri Lanka's first women-operated resort, which addresses gender disparities in the tourism sector.
  • The resort, located in Dambulla and staffed by 75 women, aims to unlock women's potential and boost the tourism economy.
  • Women make up only about 10% of the hospitality workforce in Sri Lanka, despite being 52% of the population.
  • Activists like Sepali Kottegoda praise the resort for creating safe job opportunities and empowering women.
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A resort entirely staffed and run by women in Sri Lanka seeks to break gender barriers

The Amba Yaalu resort opened in Sri Lanka as an example of change in a male-dominated tourism sector that's crucial for the country’s economic recovery after a major crisis.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
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