| Breaking the Travel Silo TravelAbility is getting people out of their bubbles and thinking more about tourism accessibility. by Andy Nemann
When it comes to travel, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) figuratively and literally opened a lot of doors for people with disabilities. However, 35 years later, many challenges remain, and a unique grassroots organization is working to help clear those hurdles.
Founded in 2019, TravelAbility is dedicated to educating the travel industry on how to provide accessible experiences that allow people with disabilities to enjoy traveling just as much as everyone else. One of the biggest ways the organization does that is through its annual Emerging Markets Summit that brings together travel industry leaders, disability advocates, tourism associations and others to discuss and learn about accessible travel.
Last Nov. 13–15, more than 200 people, including representatives from Marriott hotels, Visit Tampa Bay, Google, AARP and... |
