Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the relationship between women’s empowerment, tourism involvement, and sustainable tourism development in Bangladesh. The study aims to understand how empowering women in the tourism industry contributes to the overall sustainability of the sector. The methodology employed in this research project involves collecting data through surveys and interviews conducted with women working in various tourism-related sectors in Bangladesh. Statistical analysis, including mediation analysis, will be used to examine the mediating role of tourism involvement in the relationship between women’s empowerment and sustainable tourism  development. The findings of this research project will provide insights into the positive impact of women’s empowerment on sustainable tourism development, as well as the role of tourism involvement as a mediator in this relationship. The study’s originality lies in its focus on Bangladesh and its specific context, contributing to the limited existing literature on the topic. The results will be valuable for policymakers, tourism organizations, and stakeholders seeking to promote women’s empowerment and sustainable tourism practices in Bangladesh and similar contexts. This research project presents a unique perspective by focusing on the specific context of Bangladesh, shedding light on the often overlooked dynamics of women’s empowerment and its influence on sustainable tourism development within the country.

Keywords: Women’s empowerment, UN SDGs, Sustainable Tourism Development (STD), Tourism involvement, Tourism development