Why women are drawn to solo travel and how the tourism industry is responding

PBS NewsHour - World

English - January 18, 2024 23:25 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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A majority of people traveling abroad alone these days are women, and demand for women-led tour groups is rising. Stephanie Sy takes a closer look at the reasons why women are drawn to solo travel and how the hospitality industry is taking notice. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders