Sri Lanka's Amba Yaalu Resort Empowers Women, Breaks Gender Barriers

Mandeep Kaur has been appointed as the General Manager of Taj Wellington Mews in Chennai, leading an all-women team in South Asia's first luxury service residence managed exclusively by women. Kaur, with over 16 years of experience in hospitality, aims to enhance guest experiences while promoting diversity and excellence in the industry. Meanwhile, in Sri Lanka, Jeewanthi Adikari oversees the operations of Amba Yaalu, the country's first resort fully operated by women, addressing gender disparities in a traditionally male-dominated sector. The resort provides career opportunities and training programs for women, aiming to empower them in the tourism industry where they represent only 10% of the workforce. Both initiatives reflect a growing commitment to women's leadership and empowerment in hospitality across South Asia. The developments come amid efforts to rejuvenate the tourism economy in the wake of past crises.