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This study aims to shed light on the gender inequity in the hotel industry by reviewing the related literature and drawing a comprehensive picture of this phenomenon. A review of the literature on hotel industry and hospitality industry was conducted. The review was based on four main questions that aimed to collect information on indicators of gender inequity, the actual representation of women and the reasons and justification for this phenomenon. The results of the study revealed that there are several indicators of gender inequity in the hotel industry. Women are not fairly represented in the hotel industry and struggle in their career progression. Moreover, gender inequity in this industry is further supported by social and cultural values, corporate culture, and men's domination in the industry. This happens even though women are outperforming their male counterparts in several circumstances. The study suggests a research agenda for further clarifying this phenomenon and suggests solutions to address this phenomenon globally.
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