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This is fantastic! Conde Nast Traveller will be starting a monthly column on accessible travel! Not a one off for GAAD etc, but a regular column!
What are your hopes for the column? Things you want to see covered?
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/beyond-barriers-introducing-the-monthly-accessible-travel-column
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Beyond Barriers: introducing the monthly accessible travel column
Introducing Beyond Barriers, a new monthly column by Sophie Morgan dedicated to covering the latest news, hotels, restaurants, destinations and tech, helping disabled travellers feel safe, secure and inspired to travel the world
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This is fantastic news!
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I would love to see articles about the accessibility of travel destinations, events, and services marketed to specific communities, including communities of faith (accessibility of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims, for example), the LGBTQIA+ community, and communities of color.
There could be an article about the accessibility of… Read more
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What a great article to celebrate World Accessibility Awareness Day! Anything stand out to you?
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/10-people-on-what-accessible-travel-means-to-them
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10 people on what accessible travel means to them
This World Accessibility Awareness Day, we asked disabled athletes, actors, TV presenters, writers and activists about why accessible travel is more important than ever
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Love this quote:
“Accessible travel are two words that shouldn’t need putting together; experiencing cultures, art and food around the world is not something that should be reserved exclusively for able-bodied humans. Travel should be inclusive by default, to be enjoyed by anyone and everyone who wishes to do so. “
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I love that they took so many perspectives into account. Disability can mean many things!
For me, the quote that had me going “that’s me as well” was from Sophie: “For me, the most pressing thing is the lack of information.” Pictures really are worth a thousand words. When searching for hotels, for example, it would go such a long way to… Read more- View 1 reply
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Starting to plan your trip to Tallinn? This guide can get you started:
https://wheelchairtravel.org/tallinn/
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Tallinn, Estonia Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide - Wheelchair Travel
Everything you need to know about travel to Tallinn, Estonia with a wheelchair — tourist attractions, accessible hotels, public transport.
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A great article encouraging accessible travel in Thailand!
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2570772/making-travel-available-for-everyone
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Making travel available for everyone
Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.
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A pretty big claim! Think this hotel lives up to it?
https://wonderswithinreach.com/2023/05/the-most-accessible-hotel-in-the-world/
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The Most Accessible Hotel in the World - Wonders Within Reach
The Schoolhouse Hotel is the world's first fully ADA compliant hotel - Here's what we discovered at the most accessible hotel in the world!
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Loved to learn about the 78 mile long wheelchair accessible hiking trail nearby!
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