The Intersection of Travel and Disability
The city of Lansing can now be explored virtually thanks to Able Eyes, an organization that creates videos which lets people ‘walk’ through public spaces in 3D. Many of the city’s public areas, attractions and businesses are available on the platform. This is beneficial to people with disabilities as they can browse through an area, familiarize themselves with it virtually, and plan their visit in advance. Read more.
From our Man-Bites-Dog Department: A 56-year-old Dutch man was accused of violently attacking and robbing a German tourist in the Spanish city of Palma, on the island of Mallorca. According to reports, the victim was walking with another person near the Plaza del Oliver, when the assailant allegedly used his wheelchair to quietly stalk the victim. Appearing out of nowhere, he then allegedly punched the 62-year-old man in the face and stole his wallet. The suspect then fled the city center square in his wheelchair.
Witnesses reported seeing a confusing set of events unfold as the person in the wheelchair raced across the cobblestones with the German tourists giving chase. National Police already in the area on another assignment, also chased after the man in the wheelchair. He was soon captured and arrested on allegations of aggravated robbery.
The victim was taken to an area hospital for assessment. Read more.
Arguably, Niagara Falls is the most iconic New York State waterfall attracting over 8 million visitors yearly. Sitting on the border of New York and Canada, this is a popular destination for anyone. But is it worth visiting if you’re a wheelchair user?
Absolutely! There are so many accessible things to do and beautiful scenery you can easily spend all day exploring. No matter your abilities, Niagara Falls offers something for everyone.
Kristin, an accessible traveler and blogger, shares her experiences, thoughts, tips and tricks to help you plan your next trip to Niagara Falls. Read more.
To better understand how consumers feel about inclusive travel and how they believe the current travel landscape stacks up, Expedia Group recently commissioned custom research. Conducted in partnership with Wakefield Research, the study surveyed 11,000 representative consumers in 11 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, the UK, and the U.S.
Their findings, in full, can be found in the new Inclusive Travel Insights Report, designed to help the travel industry practice better inclusion, promote diversity, and provide equal access to all travelers. A snapshot of this report can be found here.
This past July, Airline Ratings announced its Top 20 Airlines In The World list, naming Qatar Airlines #1. They also shared their Airline Excellence Awards recipients.
To make the list airlines must achieve a seven-star safety rating and demonstrate leadership in innovation for passenger comfort. The criteria also include consistency in the level of service, innovation, and staff engagement from each major contender. According to Airline Ratings Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas, “we are focused on leadership and airlines that innovate to make a real difference to the passenger experience.”
Click here to view the complete list and the reasons behind each ranking.
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