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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.

 

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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.

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View of Princes Walk over the Yarra River to Federation Square, Melbourne Photo supplied courtesy of Visit Victoria

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.

Melbourne Exhibition Centre view from the street where AITCAP 2024 will happen

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 

Hear from the industry...

"A must attend for all those who want to take advantage of the incredible opportunity accessible and inclusive tourism represents."
Leigh Sorensen, General Manager Tourism Australia
"AITCAP set the standard for all accessible & inclusive tourism conferences. Thank you!"
Ivor Ambrose, Managing Director ENAT
“Informative, Professional and Engaging. Awesome!”
Christopher Kerrisk, Cergé
"So great to connect with people from across Asia and the Pacific!"
Petero Manufolau, CEO at Tourism Authority of Kiribati
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Click here to access the Canberra Times article about AITCAP 2021
Click here to access the TIME Webinar about AITCAP 2022
Click to access Have Wheelchair Will Travel article on AITCAP 2022

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