Disabled-friendly tourism helps over 1,000 tour country
6 years, 3 months ago

Disabled-friendly tourism helps over 1,000 tour country

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: It has been a great year for disabled-friendly accessible tourism, with over 1000 people with disabilities, the aged, sick and those who need special care and attention, touring places across the country using the services of a firm set up exclusively for the purpose. “Five people from outside the country too availed our packages to tour Kerala,” said Simon George. Our Dubai tour is set to take off soon with 30 people who include people who accompany those with special needs,” said Simon George. More and more initiatives are taking place to make sure that no disability is a barrier in enjoying tours and accessing places,” said Simon George who is also writing a book on accessible tourism.

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Disability advocates say it's still too hard to go on holiday, but businesses can profit from accessibility
1 year, 6 months ago

Disability advocates say it's still too hard to go on holiday, but businesses can profit from accessibility

ABC  

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Kerala expanding experiential tourism into little known spots
1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala expanding experiential tourism into little known spots

The Hindu  

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The innovative companies dedicated to travellers with disabilities
2 years, 8 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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The complete guide to booking a holiday as a disabled person
6 years, 4 months ago

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The Independent  

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international travel groups call for courtesy tour
6 years, 4 months ago

international travel groups call for courtesy tour

Deccan Chronicle  

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