It aims to encourage gender equality and inclusive work culture, Intrepid Travel- India to achieve the target 50:50 ratios by 2025.
Intrepid Travel, a provider of adventure travel experiences, has announced the hiring of around 15 female tour leaders in its India team this year. Intrepid Travel-India’s new leader’s pool will consist of 32 female leaders; this brings female leaders ‘representation to 40% with Intrepid India.
The mission of Intrepid Travel-India is to raise awareness of the value of having a diverse workforce within an organization. In an effort to empower women in the travel industry and advance gender equality, Intrepid India is hiring more women.
Female tour leaders bring diverse perspectives and unique insights into local communities, enriching the cultural exchange between Intrepid’s travellers and locals.
Headquartered in Australia, Intrepid Travel offers sustainable and immersive travel experiences across all seven continents, with a focus on enriching journeys that connect travellers with local communities. As per the latest report, India’s adventure tourism industry is growing fast and is expected to cross $2.0 billion by 2028. Also, India is developing as a popular adventure travel destination for Intrepid’s travellers from across the world, from countries like Australia, the USA, North America, the UK, and European nations, etc.
The female leaders at Intrepid Travel India come from various regions of India, including Rajasthan, Uttarakhand (Haldwani, Dehradun), Delhi/NCR, Assam (Guwahati), Nagaland, Karnataka (Mangalore), Maharashtra (Mumbai), Darjeeling, Tamil Nadu (Madurai), and Kerala (Alleppey). The basic requirements for becoming a tour leader at Intrepid are a graduate degree and a minimum age of 25. They should also be amiable and pleasant.
Speaking about the hirings, Rama Mahendru, Country General Manager-India, Intrepid Travel, said, ‘Female tour leaders serve as role models, inspiring other women to pursue careers in the travel and tourism industries. A balanced team of male and female leaders improves customer service and caters to a broader range of client needs. Having female tour leaders can make female travellers feel more comfortable and secure, encouraging more women to travel. Also, we want to bring out the importance of inclusivity in the workforce. We would love to make the rate of 50:50 female and male by 2025.”
Intrepid Travel India set a goal this year to have 40% female leaders and 60% male leaders and succeeded in doing so. The company’s goal is to have 50-50 gender parity among tour leaders by 2025, reflecting the company’s commitment to gender equality and creating more opportunities for women in the travel industry.
