Advancing Accessible Tourism Through Awareness, Collaboration, and Inclusion
The #National #Secretariat for #Persons with #Disabilities (#NSPD) organised a programme at the #Ministry of #Social #Services, bringing together Government officials, representatives from private sector #tourism companies, and persons with disabilities to promote greater awareness of accessible tourism and the importance of creating #inclusive #travel experiences for everyone in October 2024. The programme provided a valuable platform for participants to exchange knowledge, discuss current challenges, and explore practical approaches to improving accessibility across Sri Lanka's tourism sector. It highlighted the shared responsibility of government institutions, tourism service providers, and communities in ensuring that tourism is accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. A key feature of the programme was a presentation by #Manique Gunaratne on Accessible Tourism. The presentation focused on the principles of inclusive tourism and the importance of removing physical, communic...
