Appropriate Planning Policies for the Development of Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. The State of the Art
2.1. The Advantages of Accessible Tourism and Prospects for the Future
2.2. The Importance of Training in the Design of an Accessible Tourism Offer
2.3. Smart Tourism for Inclusion
3. Materials and Methods
4. Results
5. Discussion
5.1. Factors to Consider for Inclusive and Disability-Oriented Tourism Planning
5.2. Importance of Accessible Tourism in Terms of Socio-Economic Benefits
5.3. Triangulation
6. Conclusions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Type of Disability | Barriers to Use | Factors That Support Accessibility | Strategic Policies |
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Motor and Sensory | Urban barriers | Use of assistive technologies | Policies to improve accessible pedestrian paths and access to cultural sites |
Motor and Sensory | Confined spaces characterized by limited accessibility (e.g., enclosed, narrow, small, with difficult entry and exit, etc.). | Access that does not present risks or danger | Removal of architectural barriers |
Motor and Sensory | Transportation barriers | Inclusive public transportation for ease of access | Policies to make transportation accessible with technology and voice announcements |
Motor and Sensory | Barriers to use | Targeted design solutions | Policies aimed at reducing distances and limiting the use of accommodation facilities |
Motor and Sensory | Information barriers | Information | Community involvement |
Motor and Sensory | Cultural barriers | Training | Organization of courses for tourism operators |
Sensory | Language barriers | Assistive technologies | Adapting the accessibility of cultural facilities with Braille or sign language |
Food disabilities | Food barriers | Possibilities of food choices | Awareness campaigns for tourism operators in general and for catering operators |
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Chicago/Turabian StyleQuattrone, Giuliana. 2025. "Appropriate Planning Policies for the Development of Accessible and Inclusive Tourism" Sustainability 17, no. 9: 3972. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17093972
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