Deputy minister Sotyu says tourism can be a powerful tool for empowering women economically [SOUND]

# Tourism deputy minister, Maggie Sotyu, says women are essential drivers of the tourism industry, not only as employees and entrepreneurs but also as cultural stewards and agents of change. She launched the Atrium Boutique Hotel in Limpopo yesterday, which has a 100-percent black ownership and 60-percent women’s ownership. Sotyu says it is important to accelerate women’s economic empowerment, break down persistent barriers such as poverty, inequality, and unemployment, and create inclusive opportunities for all: