Women Only Travel is on rise

Women Only Travel is on rise

Women-only travel is a growing trend within the travel industry. Over 32m American women travelled alone in 2007. Many women are venturing out with girlfriends, sisters or as a mother and daughter team. According to the Travel Channel, however, over 32 million American women travelled alone in 2007 and this number continues to grow. Not always having a travel partner, women travelling solo are seeking women-only travel groups to have fun and meet other like-minded women, affordable yet informal luxury tours, encourage women to focus on themselves and the activities they most enjoy while feeling safe in an escorted small group. The European countries of France, Italy, and Greece are currently featured venues of Gateway Destinations for women-only travel. ” Gateway also partners with other women-owned companies to offer additional venues beyond Europe. These inviting venues include a women’s safari in South Africa as well as a unique journey in Peru celebrating women’s influence on the local economy”.