Tourism and Disability is a new book addressing the existing challenges and opportunities related to tourism for people with disability. The Booktopia review describes this as an underdeveloped and underestimated niche market. While there is a larger market for family group travel, there is also a market for disability-specific tourism products.
The book examines the strategies, policies, and initiatives at regional, national, and international levels. The aim is to foster the development of accessible tourism. It examines the different social, cultural, legal, and information/interactive barriers to inclusion. The book’s focus is on the distinctive travel demands of people with disability and how their needs differ from the preferences of travellers without disability.
The various chapters provide a multidisciplinary approach to the topic covering management, economics, and statistical analysis. This makes it useful for academics and practitioners alike.
The Title of the book is Tourism and Disability: An economic and managerial perspective. Published by SpringerLink you can purchase individual chapters online. The book is also available from other suppliers.
The book is structured in sections dealing with the supply and demand sides of tourism for people with disability. The final section takes a “tools-related perspective”.
The editors and most contributors are based in Europe where tourism is a key part of the European economy.
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