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Accessible tourism: challenges and initiatives

Benchmark Tourism
Tourisme Accessible - Source : Destination pour Tous

SUMMARY

The health crisis has heightened demand for local, environmentally-friendly tourism, and this is to be welcomed. However, responsible tourism also implies a social and inclusive component .

According to the World Disability Report (2011) by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank, over a billion people worldwide live with some form of disability. Taking their needs into account therefore seems essential, and a key factor of attractiveness for destinations whose efforts in this area will certainly be appreciated far beyond their target audiences.

In this fact sheet, you'll find tools and initiatives designed to make tourism accessible to all.

Keywords: Accessibility, #accessibilityforall, #buildbackbettertourism, disability, #inclusiverecovery, social innovation, CSR, CSR, solidarity, accessible tourism, inclusive tourism, social tourism.
Illustration : Destination pour Tous

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