The 2025 TravelAbility Impact Report

The 2025 TravelAbility Impact Report highlights a year of growth and digital innovation in accessible tourism. By launching the world’s first accessibility influencer database and pioneering a dedicated film festival, TravelAbility continues to bridge the accessibility gap between the travel industry and the disability community.

7^TH Annual Travelability Summit: Attendance Update:

• Total Attendance: 189 (2025) vs. 208 (2024).
• Influencer Attendance: 20 (2025) vs. 10 (2024) — +100% increase.
• Destination Ally Club: Expanded to 24 members, including new partners – Visit Orlando, Visit Williamsburg, and Experience Grand Rapids.
• Accessibility Playbook: Adoption by DMOs grew 25%, with 30 organizations now utilizing the guide.

The Influencer Project

Established the first global database of accessibility creators, identifying 555 influencers across more than 11 disability categories. These creators command a combined follower audience of 164 million across major social platforms (FB, IG, TT, YT, LI).

Research & Content Initiatives

• Film Festival: Debuted the first-ever TravelAbility Film Festival in Oregon, showcasing 14 finalists.
• Research Projects:
  • Longwoods America: Follow-up study on travelers requiring accessibility services.
  • Creator Study: Surveyed 425 content creators to refine authentic storytelling.
  • Rethinking Accessibility: Identified new features from 143 venues to enhance accessibility web pages.
  • Meeting Planner Study: Conducted in partnership with USAE News.

Media and Representation:

From: Conde Nast Traveler,

• “Beyond Barriers: 25 people making the world more accessible for 2025“.

From: Travel Weekly :

• The Need for Detailed ADA Compliance in Travel
• Why World Cup Cities Should Prioritize Accessibility.
• How Hotels Can Best Help Disabled Travelers.

From: Leisure Group Travel:

• Accessible Travel Is A Game Changer

Podcasts:  Traveling Tribes:

• Jake Steinman – Founder of Travel Ability – Traveling Tribes | Podcast on Spotify

On the Road: Travelability was represented at the following in 2025:

• Washington DC: Met with AARP/ National Park Service/,US Travel
• NYC: TravMedia Summit-NYC
• Savannah, GA: Destinations International CEO Summit
• Los Angeles, CA: Visit CA Marketing Outlook Forum
• Los Angeles: Abilities Expo
• Anaheim, CA: CSUN Disability Tech
• Austin, TX: DI Marcom Summit
• Portland, OR: Travel Oregon Governor’s Conference J.S.
• Ottawa, ON: NTA Travel Exchange;  K.Durso
• Chicago, IL. DI Annual convention
• Morgantown, WV: Governor’s Conference (J.Allen)
• Portland, OR: DI Partner Summit
• Gulf Shores, AL: Alabama Governor’s Conference (K.Durso)