Bridging the gender gap in SA’s tourism industry

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JOHANNESBURG Inga Mtolo, is a senior consultant at BDO conducting feasibility studies, across a whole range of sectors.
In women’s month, South Africa puts a spotlight on gender equality, with the aim of fostering change and closing gaps.
Mtolo has identified shortcomings in the country’s tourism sector, where less than 40-percent of women are in managerial positions.
Mtolo discussed the industry options for women on eNCA.