Women’s entrepreneurship in the tourism industry plays a vital role in promoting
economic growth, advancing gender equality, and encouraging innovation. Female
entrepreneurs contribute to the diversification of tourism services, job generation, and
the revitalization of local economies. This study employs data from the Web of Science
database to examine research on tourism and female entrepreneurship over the past two
decades. The primary goals are to explore emerging trends, publishing patterns, and the
geographical regions most active in this area of research, as well as to identify the key
journals, authors, and keywords shaping the field. The bibliometric analysis uncovers the
progression of academic studies and highlights regions with significant research activity.
While female entrepreneurship is a driving force for economic development and gender
equity in tourism, persistent obstacles, such as limited research in certain areas and barriers
to women’s participation, remain. This work underscores the increasing significance of
women’s contributions to tourism and offers a framework for future studies and policies
aimed at fostering gender equality and sustainable economic development.
