Making accessible tourism a reality

While volunteers are a welcome help, it’s equally important that facilities and buildings are designed in such a way that they can be used independently by tourists with disabilities. Photos: ART CHEN/The Star

Accessible tourism for people with disabilities, as a business with great potential, might just make the concept flourish. However, seamless co-operation from all relevant parties is also necessary.

The rights for people with disabilities is about “accessibility, dignity and equality; it’s never about charity”, said an elected public official at the launch of the 5th International Conference on Accessible Tourism, referring to the right to barrier-free travel.