Articles and Papers - Travability

Queensland launches the National Quality Tourism Framework – Accessibility Accreditation Module

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September 26, 2021

The Accessibility self-assessmentmodule joins the suite of best practiceprograms under the national QualityTourism Framework.

WTTC releases major new paper for Inclusive & Accessible Guidelines to aid global Travel & Tourism recovery

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April 19, 2021

WTTC releases major new paper for Inclusive & Accessible Guidelines to aid global Travel & Tourism recovery Providing accessible travel is both a social imperative and a business opportunity

Accessible Tourism Identified As Game Changer for Destinations

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December 3, 2020

Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a ‘game changer’ for destinations around the world as they look to bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic.

Accessible Tourism – A critical part of a staged tourism restart

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October 6, 2020

Travellers with a disability tend to stay longer and spend more than the general traveling population which is a key incentive for tourism operators to actively market their accessibility.

UNWTO COVID19 – An Inclusive Response for Vulnerable Groups

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April 25, 2020

The recovery should include accessibility as a central pillar in measures to improve destinations’ offer and competitiveness, contributing to inclusive environments, services and employment.

Eurostar provides 360° guide to help travellers with autism

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May 28, 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has launched a new 360° virtual guide to help travellers with autism have a smooth and stress-free journey, in a first for the travel industry.

A Blueprint for the Development of a Successful Accessible Tourism Strategy

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December 7, 2018

The tourism industry is facing a rapidly changing environment. The population is ageing and living longer. The retiring Baby Boomer generation will control over 50% of the total tourism spend and will be demanding experiences that differ from those generations that have preceded them.

Australian Tourism Data Warehouse Enhances Accessibility Criteria

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March 3, 2018

ATDW is collaborating with Local Government NSW (LGNSW) and DNSW to enable Australian tourist destinations, products and services to accurately highlight their accessible facilities to the Inclusive Tourism market.

Understanding the opportunity for Australia in Accessible Tourism

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January 15, 2018

In the first piece of new research into the Australian domestic Accessible Tourism market in nearly 10 years, My Travel Research were commissioned to do both a qualitative and qualitative study with the aim of determining the current value of the market, the latent demand and the key barriers preventing travel for people with a disability.

Destinations for All – Montreal Declaration

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October 22, 2014

A World for Everyone Declaration from the World Summit Destinations for All Montreal, 2014

The Disabled Travelers Guide to the Galaxy

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October 1, 2014

Frogs, Bicycles, Imo, UD = MC2 and the Restaurant at the end of the Universe It would be nice to think that travelers with a disability were free to travel the Universe with nothing more than their trusty towel. In reality, travel even to a local attraction, is far more difficult than it needs to be.