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Joyatri Ray: Transforming Communities through Equitable Tourism

September 17, 2023 • Barkathunnisha • Season 4 • Episode 3

In this episode, I am honored to introduce our distinguished guest, the remarkable Joyatri Ray. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyatriray

As the Director of Equitable Tourism Options (EQUATIONS), a prominent research, campaign, and advocacy organization based in India, Joyatri has dedicated her life to creating meaningful change in the tourism sector. With an illustrious career spanning an impressive 25 years, she has garnered invaluable insights into the intricate ways in which tourism profoundly influences the lives of local communities.

At the heart of Joyatri's mission lies a passionate commitment to fostering people-centered forms of tourism that ensure substantial local benefits while responsibly addressing the negative impacts of the industry. Her work is characterized by close collaborations with various organizations and networks, all in pursuit of a shared vision - a tourism landscape that empowers communities, respects their rights, and promotes equitable growth.

One of Joyatri's key areas of expertise centers around gender and child protection issues within travel and tourism. Throughout her career, she has been a relentless advocate for implementing POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) and child-safe practices, both within the private sector and the broader tourism industry. Furthermore, Joyatri Ray's remarkable achievements have been acknowledged and celebrated by the prestigious International Visitors Leadership Programme of the US State Department, cementing her status as a distinguished alumni member.

Today, we have the privilege of delving deep into Joyatri's wealth of knowledge and experiences, exploring the challenges she has faced, the victories she has achieved, and the insights she has gained throughout her transformative journey.

As we sit down with Joyatri Ray, we will uncover the power of tourism as a tool for positive change, how gender perspectives can shape tourism practices, and the importance of safeguarding the most vulnerable members of our society during travel and tourism experiences.

In this episode, we discuss:

1) Joyatri's perspectives on the relationship between tourism and local communities, particularly with regard to gender and child protection
2) The Invisible Host and the Invisible Guest: Why women are invisible and victimized in tourism, and how women can be made equal participants in tourism
3) Equitable Tourism Options initiatives in driving and promoting people-centered forms of tourism.
4) Joyatri's work in integrating POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) and child protection mechanisms within the tourism sector
5) Global best practices in enhancing sustainability and community engagement in the tourism industry in the Indian tourism industry

This podcast is jointly presented by:
Dr. Nisha https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishatourismexpert, Co-founder of World Women Tourism https://www.worldwomentourism.com/
Zinal Doshi, https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi Founder of The Flapper Life: http://theflapperlife.com

Credit and appreciation to Jiiivan for editing the podcast episode.