Agency chief urges travel to address gender imbalance

During the pandemic, the business – run by Murray and husband Scott – helped secure the jobs of many local women who worked in the travel industry through the acquisition of two local travel agencies.

Murray stressed women had been disproportionately affected by the pandemic downturn, but said the new guidelines could help reduce such inequalities in future.

"These plans also aim to improve job prospects for women in the travel industry, allowing more female staff to make the step up to management and leadership roles,” she said.

Murray also highlighted some of the “unique issues” facing women in travel, such as childcare, a lack of jobs offering flexible working and the gender pay gap.

These issues, she said, had led to “talented people leaving the industry”.