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When they mentioned a key event on the Sunshine Coast, I was sure it was going to be AITCAP! Too bad it wasn’t, but exciting to see accessible tourism represented at more events!
sunshinecoastnews.com.au
Taking tourism to greater heights: industry meets at key event
Hundreds of industry professionals and Visitor Information Centre volunteers have converged for a huge networking event designed to drive tourism in the region. Representatives from more than 80 businesses joined ambassadors from information centres at the Sunshine Coast Big Day … Continue reading
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It’s really great to see that accessibility is becoming such a big topic of conversation in the tourism industry in Australia that there’s more than one event making it the star of the day. We’ll have to keep doing our best to deliver better and better AITCAPs!
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It sounds like the Department of Transportation is at least listening. Hopefully it will translate into action. (Especially toilets please!)
usatoday.com
Cruising Altitude: Progress for disabled travelers is not coming fast enough
Does the U.S. really have accessible travel? I asked experts what needs to happen to make flying better and safer for passengers with disabilities.
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“Imagine if Americans were to see that this particular airline broke 700 wheelchairs last year, but substitute ‘legs’ for ‘wheelchair,’ ” Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., glad I’m not the only one who considers breaking wheelchairs is the same as breaking legs.
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There’s definitely a need for the Aviation industry to address accessibility in a different way… They are consulting here in Australia, hopefully we can get the right messages across and finally see some change down the line.
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Another rail-trail to check out, with some mobility-equipment based advice
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Wow, this is so horrible! Have you ever had a bad experience like this?
theguardian.com
Disabled woman forced to sleep in hotel dining area ‘after booked room was unavailable’
Kat Watkins, who requires a ventilator at night, said she is suffering from severe back pain after night at Travelodge in Hounslow
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Here, in the States, if they give your room to someone else, the hotel has to find you an accessible room in another hotel by law.
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What!? She was walked from not 1 but 2 rooms?! and they couldn’t get her to a 3rd at another hotel? There had to be other options. If I was the manager I’d get someone to clean a room that would work, pay an able guest to go to that other hotel, or SOMETHING. Unless we are missing some info, this doesn’t sound like a problem any competent… Read more
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What are the places (area, tour, activity, service, accommodation, etc) that you really enjoyed and were moved emotionally in Japan?
In order to promote the importance of inclusivity in the tourism industry, my company started “Japan Travel Awards” and we just started a callout for entry for 2024. The awards have categories such as the…
japantravelawards.com
Is your destination remarkable? Let the world know about it.
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Three of the bat!
1. Naniwa Issui in Shimane (http://www.naniwa-i.com/en/)
2. Pri-Base Kawaguchiko (https://www.pri-base.com/)
3. Taketomi Kanko Center ()
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I recommend Japan Universal Tourism Network or 日本ユニバーサルツーリズム推進ネットワーク. It is an association organization comprising of 30 plus reginal accessible tourism support centers and has been making a constant effort to make the accessible tourism or “universal tourism” everywhere everyday life. Ohayo Travel is a member of them, so it is Jisen-Tasen inbetween…
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