MemberAlly Hongo
MemberReally excited about the finalists for this year’s Japan Travel Awards!
Check them out here and let us know your thoughts!
https://japantravelawards.com/jta-2024-finalists-en
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JTA 2024 | Japan Travel Awards 2024
See the finalists of the Japan Travel Awards 2024.Â
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So happy to see many entries emphasizing their accessibility services this year! Judging won’t be easy!!!
This is fantastic! Conde Nast Traveller will be starting a monthly column on accessible travel! Not a one off for GAAD etc, but a regular column!
What are your hopes for the column? Things you want to see covered?
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/beyond-barriers-introducing-the-monthly-accessible-travel-column
cntraveller.com
Beyond Barriers: introducing the monthly accessible travel column
Introducing Beyond Barriers, a new monthly column by Sophie Morgan dedicated to covering the latest news, hotels, restaurants, destinations and tech, helping disabled travellers feel safe, secure and inspired to travel the world
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This is fantastic news!
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I would love to see articles about the accessibility of travel destinations, events, and services marketed to specific communities, including communities of faith (accessibility of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims, for example), the LGBTQIA+ community, and communities of color.
There could be an article about the accessibility of… Read more
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AITCAP 2023 is concluded! We're sharing the Highlights and the Recordings
After our In-person part of the Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference in the Asia-Pacific (AITCAP), our Online Day program offered additional tips and showcased some great examples of how to Start Change Now. We heard from more than 30 speakers, had passionate discussions in the chat and enjoyed a nice virtual Get-together event to finish…
Walk Darwin and Ally Hongo“Accessibility For All Is Not A ‘Nice To Have’ – It Is A Must”! This insightful article by Caroline Casey highlights the urgent need for creating a more inclusive world, emphasizing that accessibility isn’t just a “nice-to-have” feature, but an absolute necessity.
Read and share the article…
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Accessibility For All Is Not A Nice To Have – It Is A Must
It is fair to say that there have been many horror stories regarding travel, and an abundance of evidence suggests that people with disabilities are not considered a key customer demographic.
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Interesting read!
🇯🇵🐕🦺 Discover an incredible journey to Japan with an assistance dog! Nixon and his human explored the Land of the Rising Sun together, finding accessibility and warm welcomes at every turn. Learn about their adventures, valuable tips, and the wonders of Japan through their…
accessible-japan.com
A visit to Japan with My Assistance Dog Nixon - Accessible Japan
Join Nina Smith & her assistance dog Nixon on their Tokyo adventure during cherry blossom season, navigating public transport, attractions & more.
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Good to hear that Nina and Nixon had a good time in Japan and thanks for the resources.
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