Access Tourism NZ TOURISM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SENIORS, AND AGEING BOOMERS IN NEW ZEALAND AND WORLDWIDE

A new study by a Masters student at Leeds Metropolitan University will look at the travel needs of people with mobility disabilities.  Carlos Buj is working under the supervision of Dr Simon Woodward at the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT).  ICRT work focuses on the principles of the Cape Town Declaration on Responsible Tourism in Destinations, in order to harness tourism to make “better places for people to live in and for people to visit.”  ICRT has since 1997 worked with governments, tour operators and accommodation providers to realise the aspirations of the Responsible Tourism Movement. 

The study will include a survey which will review the specific needs of travellers using a wheelchair or other mobility aids or those who simply experience some form of mobility limitation. Carlos hopes that people with these disabilities, or a person they often travel with, will provide information about mobility problems experienced when travelling. The survey is completely anonymous, and people can provide their email address if they are happy for Carlos to send follow-up questions or to send a  copy of the final report.  For further information, you can contact Carlos at correoacarlos@gmail.com