Tag: 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...
Istanbul Airport is world’s first accredited accessible airport
The İGA Istanbul Airport has become the first airport in the world to be accredited under Airports Council International (ACI) World’s new Accessibility Enhancement...
An accessible welcome
Holidays and destination experiences do not always come easy for differently-abled individuals, but some tourism players are making sure that their welcome is equally warm for all guests
IHG partners EmployAbility in Australia to open up careers for those...
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Spinal Cord Injuries Australia’s employment service, EmployAbility, have partnered to provide career opportunities for people with a disability across...
Tripseed makes Thailand travel accessible and inclusive for all
Tripseed is revolutionising how people can explore Thailand by launching a range of accessible travel programmes and experiences, including specially-designed and exclusive tours tailored...