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EDIT OR'S LETTER
Inclusive
Travel for All
I was 21 years old the first time I traveled alone. I was a staff writer
at Group Tour magazine back then-fresh out of journalism school
and assigned to my first press trip in Nashville to cover the Grand
Ole Opry House's anniversary. I knew I would be meeting up with
my host and a small group of travel writers upon my arrival, but my
nerves were ever present. Was I anxious to navigate the airport by
myself for the first time? You bet! But it was more than that. Like
many Americans-one in four, to be exact-I have a disability. And
just like approximately 10% of the disabled population, mine is considered
" invisible, " meaning it's not immediately apparent to others
that I have low vision. What that means for me when traveling alone
is that I often can't read the airport flight status monitors, I usually
can't see the fast-food or coffee shop menus behind the counters, and
navigating unfamiliar cities by foot, especially in the dark, can be very
difficult. The list goes on and on. I'm lucky to have found a few hacks
to assist in the areas where I struggle to see-the airline apps are a
great alternative to those airport screens, snapping a photo of trickyto-read
menus or signs and then zooming in can help me order with
ease, and preplanning routes and even using Google Earth to study
streets and landmarks before a trip can help me get acquainted with
unfamiliar cities. But for many disabled individuals, simple hacks like
mine aren't enough.
In today's travel landscape, tour companies, destinations, and
attractions are increasingly making travel easier for people with
disabilities, so travelers can feel comfortable alone or with a group
and share in the same experience as everyone else. There's still a long
way to go, but I'm excited by the pace at which change is happening
to make life-altering travel experiences inclusive to everyone. In this
issue, you'll learn about accessible travel from industry experts, hear
about destinations that are making a difference, and gain insight on
how to make your tours more accommodating for all. I invite you to
get lost in the stories and destinations within these pages, and I hope
you find inspiration for future tours-all while keeping accessibility
and inclusion top of mind.
Safe travels,
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