Tag: Accessibility
Emirates enhances travel experience for passengers with accessibility needs
Emirates has introduced new services and products for people with disabilities at the 7th AccessAbilities Expo at Dubai World Trade Centre. The airline’s offerings...
Mimaru introduces Japan’s first free accessible travel guide
Cosmos Hotel Management Co., operator of the apartment-hotel brand Mimaru, has partnered with Arukikata Co., publisher of the Chikyu no Arukikata travel guide series,...
Plaza Premium Group becomes first IATA accessibility partner
In its mission to ensure safe, reliable, and dignified travel for all passengers, especially those with disabilities, Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has been recognised...
Australia’s marine transport provider makes exploring the Great Barrier Reef accessible
SeaLink Marine & Tourism’s Red Cat Adventures and Whitsunday Jetski Tours operations in Australia are enhancing accessibility for all guests, especially those with accessibility...
IATA reports progress in aviation industry’s accessibility
The IATA’s 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) related to accessibility of air transport to passengers with disabilities, showed significant satisfaction levels among passengers who used...
Sunshine Coast Airport installs navigation app to improve passenger accessibility
Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA) has become Australia's first airport to install digital accessible wayfinding solution BindiMaps in a bid to help its 1.62 million...
A true welcome to all
State governments around Australia have rolled out targeted initiatives to change perceptions and help tourism businesses to provide greater destination experiences for visitors of all abilities
Fishing operators in Queensland get accessible to reel in new customers
A wheelchair-designed charter cruise, a fishing operator with a purpose-built motorised rod, and a business that has developed a power chair with the ability...
Tokyo recognised as an accessible travel destination
Tokyo has been named one of the most accessible cities in the world in a survey carried out by Valuable 500, a global business...
People with disabilities face inflated travel insurance costs: Valuable 500
New research from the Valuable 500, conducted with Opinium, reveals that disabled travellers are paying 8,060 yen (US$58) more than non-disabled travellers for travel...
















