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Unlocking Melbourne: Innovative Accessible Travel Initiatives You'll Love
August 2024
Kimberly Graham for Grab Your Wheels
Melbourne has embraced QR codes and communication boards to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities. Metro Trains has also implemented inclusive measures, including staff training and partnerships.
Accessible adventures for a Melbourne city break.
August 2024
The Easy Read Toolbox published an article showcasing the upcoming Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference (AITCAP) 2024, highlighting accessible activities to make the most of your visit while in Melbourne. Read the full article here.
Accessible tourism in focus at conference.
July 2024
Danielle Kutchel for Link – Australia’s national disability magazine
Danielle Kutchel published an article covering what’s to come in this years Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference (AITCAP). View the full article here.
Tourism and Accessibility: Challenge-Based Learning Insights from Curtin University.
July 2024
Tourism Hub Podcast with Despina Karatzias
In this episode of the Tourism Hub Podcast, host Despina Karatzias reflects on her transformative experience at the Curtin University Accessibility Challenge in Perth. Despina shares her journey of pursuing a Master’s degree in Digital and Social Media at Curtin and how this challenge has deepened her understanding of accessibility in the tourism industry. Despina discusses the importance of viewing disability not as a limitation, but as a catalyst for innovation, creativity, and change. Listen to the podcast here.
5 Ways Tourism Businesses Can Prioritise Accessibility
July 2024
Dr Yasmine Gray, founder of GetAboutAble, shares her best tips for tourism operators ahead of The Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference (27 August) to Travel Without Limits.
Travel is an incredible way to experience the world and everything it has to offer. However, for people with disability, travelling can often be a daunting and challenging experience. It is important for the tourism industry to prioritise accessibility so that everyone can enjoy the wonders of travel. Continue reading Travel Without Limit’s article.
A Place for Everyone: Creating Accessible Experiences at MCEC
June 2024
Inspired by Melbourne’s vibrant mix of experiences, cultures, and people of all abilities, we infuse this inclusive spirit into every event. Our hope? To create a place where everyone of all abilities can engage, connect, and enjoy. With over 70,000 sqm of adaptable event space and a diverse annual event calendar, we’re constantly striving to increase accessibility and expand possibilities. For further information view MCEC’s blog here.
The Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference (AITCAP) Comes to Melbourne/ Naarm
June 2024
Australia’s annual primary event for the accessible tourism sector comes to Melbourne/Naarm on 27 August 2024 with discounts for the first 250 delegates to purchase advanced tickets. For further information and to continue reading the Travel Weekly article view here.
Austrade and GetAboutAble partnership announcement
April 2024
Extended ‘Early Bird’ registration for the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference (AITCAP) in Melbourne/Naarm on 27 August 2024
For further information read our media alert.
Early Bird registration is now open for AITCAP 2024
February 2024
This year at Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre, AITCAP provides the tourism and leisure industry with the knowledge, skills and valuable connections to improve business leadership on accessible and inclusive tourism in Australia, a $13.5 billion and growing tourism industry.
For further information read our media alert.
The Date and Location of AITCAP 2024 Revealed
November 2023
After a highly competitive bid process with interest from across Australia and New Zealand, we are thrilled to reveal that the 2024 Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference will be held in Melbourne/Naarm!
For further information read our media alert.
Why attend AITCAP 2024?
The Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference in the Asia-Pacific (AITCAP) is an annual event that provides all tourism stakeholders (businesses, tour operators, policy makers, DMOs) with an opportunity to:
- LEARN how to cater to the valuable accessible & inclusive market to promote sustainable growth
- CONNECT with others in the industry, to create momentum and contribute to the upgrowth of the sector
- GROW accessible and inclusive business goals that will directly affect our community and tourism offering
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