Women Entrepreneurship in Tourism Sector

Abstract

Tourism sector is one of the key sectors in India providing a lot of opportunities for women to state their own entrepreneurial activities and it is one of the fast-developing sectors in India, the scope for development of women entrepreneurship is unlimited. Economic independence, peer support, strategic management and social values are factors influencing development of women entrepreneurship in tourism sector. Significant difference prevails between profile of women entrepreneurs and factors influencing development of women entrepreneurship in tourism sector. Economic independence, strategic management, peer support and social values have positive and significant effect on success of women entrepreneurs in tourism sector. In order to enhance development of women entrepreneurship in tourism sector, women entrepreneurs should create interest and motivate themselves for taking entrepreneurial activities and they must develop their skills, knowledge and build self confidence for doing business activities. Family, friends and relatives should give moral support and financial institutions must encourage and provide sufficient financial support to them. Government and other industrial bodies should give technical support to women entrepreneurs through adequate trainings and workshops.