" TOURISM FOR ALL " MAKING TRAVEL AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE

As the sector recovers, advocates for disabled people say the government and industry operators need to make the country more accessible
Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.
Roughly 10% of the world population is over age 65, while about 16% have some form of disability.
As the Thai economy becomes more dependent on tourism, infrastructure development to become more accessible in both the public and private sectors has increased
While there are some accessibility laws related to buildings and the national development plan, operators and tourists believe there is more to be done to protect disabled people's quality of life.
DISABLED TRAVELLERS
"I believe every disabled person wants to travel," said Phattharabhandhu Krissana, vice-president of the Association of the Physically Handicapped of Thailand and an executive committee member of Disabilities Thailand
Katemanee Sankhamping, who runs a private tour company for the elderly and wheelchair users in Chiang Mai named "Health and Care Thai Tours", said her customers mainly come from Europe, followed by a small number from Hong Kong and mainland China.
Mrs Katemanee said customers are willing to pay for quality services while visiting attractions in Thailand.
Tour prices are 10% higher than other packages because of extensive service and accessibility equipment expenses.
She said the key to success in this segment is having professional tour guides who know which type of itinerary is safe, as well as treating customers with care and safety.

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  Article By : https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2570772/making-travel-available-for-everyone

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