KNOWLEDGE

Access to reliable, structured, and context-specific knowledge is essential to advancing accessible tourism.
The Knowledge section brings together research, data, and lived experiences to inform policy, practice, and dialogue.

Publications

This consolidates key resources that support understanding, planning, and implementation of accessible tourism.

It includes:

• Accessible Tourism Fundamentals – foundational concepts, principles, and frameworks

• Policy Briefs – concise analyses of key issues, gaps, and policy directions

• Research Reports – in-depth studies on destinations, systems, and user experiences

• Accessibility Frameworks – structured approaches for planning and assessment

• Case Studies – documented examples highlighting challenges, practices, and contextual insights

Publications contribute to building a shared knowledge base for stakeholders across the tourism ecosystem.

Data & Insights

The availability of reliable data remains a critical gap in accessible tourism.
This section focuses on generating and organising data to support evidence-based understanding.

It covers:

• Accessibility Indicators – measurable parameters to assess accessibility across tourism systems

• Barrier Typologies – classification of physical, sensory, informational, and systemic barriers

• Inclusive Tourism Metrics – tools and measures to evaluate inclusivity and accessibility performance

These insights support analysis, benchmarking, and informed decision-making.

Stories

Experiential knowledge plays a vital role in understanding accessibility beyond technical standards.

This section documents:

• Experiences of travellers with disabilities

• On-ground challenges across destinations

• Observations of tourism practices and environments

These narratives highlight the lived realities of accessibility, offering critical perspectives that complement research and data.