Tag: Accessibility
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...
IATA works to improve wheelchair handling
The IATA has launched a global Mobility Aids Action Group to improve the transport and handling of mobility aids, including wheelchairs, for travellers with...
JAL, ANA set out new accessibility measures
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have introduced a new set of accessibility guidelines for passengers requesting special assistance at the airport and during...
Amadeus reveals biggest barriers to accessible travel
Accommodation, search/booking channels and airports are aspects of travel perceived to have the most satisfactory accessibility conditions, while train stations and trains lie at...
