Tourism Entrepreneur
Women Association Nepal
An organization founded by women in businesses in Pokhara, with a motive of:
“Equal Participation for sustainable Tourism”
Tourism Entrepreneur
Women Association Nepal
An organization founded by women in businesses in Pokhara, with a motive of:
“Equal Participation for sustainable Tourism”
VISION & MISSION
Uniting female entrepreneurs involved in the tourism business and help increase the involvement of women in the development of tourism. Gradually increasing the members and motivating them to lead, is one of our biggest interest and plan. To overcome challenges and achieving mission to raise voice of women TEWAN takes responsibility. Consequently, we believe we will rise and will be recognized as driving economic force.
OBJECTIVE
This is not for profit organization, so working philanthropically for wellbeing of its member is our prime objective. In this regards, our prime interest is to Represent, Motivate and Lead all women willing to succeed in the tourism industry.
Message from the President (2025-Present)
Welcome and warm greetings from the Tourism Entrepreneurs Women Association Nepal (TEWAN)!
Established in 2017, TEWAN was founded with the mission of “Equal participation for sustainable tourism.” We proudly stand as a collective voice for women entrepreneurs working across various sectors of tourism in Nepal. From hospitality and guiding to transportation and cultural experiences, our members bring passion, creativity, and commitment to the heart of the industry.
Tourism is a service-driven sector, where quality care, cultural sensitivity, and a strong connection to communities play a central role. Women entrepreneurs bring unique strengths—their leadership in hospitality, creativity, and deep community ties make tourism not only more inclusive but also more impactful. When women are empowered as business owners and leaders, local economies thrive, cultures are celebrated, and responsible tourism practices flourish.
According to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), women make up more than 54% of the global tourism workforce, yet they remain underrepresented in decision-making roles and continue to face barriers in leadership, training, finance, and property ownership. At TEWAN, we believe this must change. That’s why we are working to ensure women are not just part of the tourism industry—but are leading it. Through mentorship, capacity building, and advocacy, we aim to inspire and prepare the next generation of women leaders in tourism.
Our journey is guided by the belief that we are stronger together. Teamwork, collective voices, and a shared purpose are the pillars of our strength. Together, we are shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and women-led future for Nepal’s tourism.
Thank you for being a part of this journey. Together, we rise.
Warm regards,
Our Objectives
- We aim to bring the women’s in Tourism
- This organization is a non-profitable public social organization.
- Operates various social services as campaign with the involvement of various government, non-government organizations associated with the tourism field and personnel involved in the social service.
- To group all active female entrepreneurs involved in the tourism business.
- To help institutionalize gender equality and women empowerment for development of tourism.
- To increase the involvement of women in the development of tourism.
- To run various training programs that will help provide quality service in tourism business.
- To help in the development of tourism in cooperation with different national and international organizations.
- To run different awareness raising programs to minimize the negative perceptions, perversions and discrepancy existing in tourism field.
- To help with the rights of women entrepreneurs.
- To run various programs related to environment conservation that will be helping for the sustainable development of tourism industry.
MEMBERS
YEARS
PROGRAMS
Recent News
Business capacity building and legal awareness program Business capacity building and legal awareness program for tourism women entrepreneurs conducted by TEWAN has …
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