Jeewanthi Adhikari

Jeewanthi Adhikari is a pioneering hotel manager in Sri Lanka, recognized for leading Amba Yaalu, the country's first hotel staffed entirely by women. After a decade of facing gender biases in the tourism industry, she has become a symbol of empowerment, working with a team to challenge stereotypes and increase female representation in a sector where women comprise less than 10% of the workforce.