Accessibility

P&O Ferries launches hidden disabilities scheme

P&O has worked with the RNIB to develop the Sunflower Lanyard scheme

TTG championing inclusion with new diversity programme

TTG Media is championing diversity and inclusion across the travel sector

British Airways signs accessibility pledge

British Airways has pledged its commitment to improving accessibility on the International Day of People with Disabilities

Advice from asb law on how to foster equality at work

A partner and head of employment at asb law explains steps companies can take to foster equality in the workplace

Exploring the globe in a wheelchair with Wheel the World

Wheel the World co-founder Alvero Silverstein on how adventure can be accessible for everyone.

Accessible hotels and destinations honoured at inaugural Blue Badge awards

Thirteen companies recognised at the Blue Badge Access Awards

Finalists revealed for TTG Travel Awards' responsible travel category

The winner will be announced at the TTG Travel Awards ceremony

Disabled staff ‘bring additional skills’

Travel companies who fail to consider disabled people when recruiting for positions are missing out on huge opportunities, a recruitment agency warned

'Action needed for disabled travellers'

Sustainable tourism specialist Responsible Travel has revealed the latest chapter in its manifesto for the future of tourism

Sophie Griffiths: Why you can't afford to ignore the purple pound

Did you know the purple pound is worth an annual £250 billion? Do you know what the purple pound actually is? For many in the industry the answer to both questions is probably no. But here’s why you should know.

Intrepid: 'We're very clear on diversity and inclusion – and what needs to get better'

Daniel Pearce meets Leigh Barnes to find out more about the role of Intrepid Group’s chief purpose officer

'When a blind man tells you to see the world, you better believe it'

That was the advice from Amar Latif, founder of tour operator Traveleyes, which provides holidays for blind, visually impaired and sighted customers

Safer Tourism Foundation issues first operator accreditation

The charity is aiming to make good health and safety practice “as recognisable as an Atol stamp” to consumers

Emiratis ‘were understanding and disability aware’

Accessible travel champion and Travel Counsellor Nadia Clarke has returned from a trip to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, testing the UAE’s suitability for disabled travellers, delegates at the roadshow heard

Pairing blind and sighted travellers for memorable trips

TV presenter Amar Latif is the brains behind Traveleyes, a tour operator that organises group trips for blind or partially sighted travellers by pairing them up with a sighted traveller. He tells Abra Dunsby his story

Homesharing rentals to undergo first UK safety checks

Properties will be assessed annually to ensure they are fit for purpose, safe and legally compliant

Meet the companies and individuals championing diversity in travel

Just how diverse is your business? Abigail Healy speaks to companies that are driving change and offering inspiration to others keen to make a difference when it comes to promoting diversity.

Silversea’s accessibility initiative

Silversea is offering new accessible shore excursions for disabled and older travellers in nine destinations in the Caribbean and Central America

UK e-passport gates to be extended to further 500m passengers

Passengers arriving from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Japan will by next summer be able to use Britain’s e-passport gates

Enable Holidays adds 'home-to-holiday' adapted transport service

The operator can now offer assistance from a customer’s home address to any one of four UK airports

Elman Wall 'creating history' with all-female conference line-up

The accountancy firm claims its upcoming event will feature an entirely female speaker line-up for the first time in the UK travel industry

Gatwick special assistant service staff balloted over pre-Christmas strike action

More than 250 Wilson James employees, responsible for the safe passage of around 56,000 disabled passengers at Gatwick a month, could walk out later this year

Care service seeks agents to assist with special needs bookings

Altogether Travel, which offers a team of support companions for clients, is looking to expand

Advantage teams up with Silver Travel Advisor for training event

Members will learn how to make the most out of the lucrative sector