12 Sessions announced for Travelability Summit.

Take Your Accessibility Initiatives to the NEXT LEVEL. TravelAbility Unveils 12 Dynamic Sessions!”

Explore the future of accessible travel at the TravelAbility EMS Summit, where we’ve just announced twelve insightful sessions designed to empower and innovate. Join us to connect, learn, and lead the change in making travel possible for everyone

1. Beyond Compliance: Crafting a Welcoming Experience in Hotels Discover the fine line between ADA compliance and genuine hospitality. Learn why meeting legal standards is just the starting point and how to ensure your hotel truly accommodates all guests, regardless of their abilities.

2. Defining ‘Reasonable Accommodations’: A Panel Discussion Join a diverse panel, including a wheelchair user, a sensory influencer, and a legal expert, as they explore what ‘reasonable accommodations’ really means across different disabilities and venues.

3. Aside from “It’s the Right Thing to Do,” where’s the ROI in being accessible? A panel of comprised of destinations, hotels and attractions describe the benefits beyond just economics.

4. The Art of Accessible Luxury Travel. Luxury and accessibility are not mutually exclusive. This session breaks down the misconceptions and showcases how high-end travel can and should be open to everyone.

5. Designing an Accessibility Influencer FamTour. Learn the ins and outs of organizing a successful influencer tour with a focus on accessibility. Gain insights on selecting the right influencers and crafting an experience that resonates and influences.

6. Incorporating Accessibility into Your Destination’s Master Plan. Explore how accessibility can be seamlessly integrated into a destination’s master plan,

7. Inclusive by Design: Elevating MICE for All

Dive into the heart of inclusivity with a session dedicated to transforming Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) into spaces where accessibility is not an afterthought but a central feature. Discover actionable strategies and out-of-the-box ideas that make every event a welcoming experience for every participant.

8. InnovateAble Pitchfest: The Future at Your Fingertips

Witness the forefront of assistive technology as innovators take the stage in a Shark Tank-inspired showdown. They’ll pitch groundbreaking devices and services to a discerning panel of investors and industry leaders, seeking to revolutionize how we think about accessibility in travel and hospitality.

9. Navigating the Maze: Solo Travelers with Disabilities Speak Out

“It’s a Sh*t Show!” – a candid discussion where solo travelers with disabilities share their real-world challenges. From misleading accessibility claims to physical barriers, this panel sheds light on the obstacles they face and sparks a conversation on how the industry can do better.

10. Unsung Heroes: Celebrating Travel Companions

Acknowledge the vital role of travel companions – friends, family, or caregivers – who often become the unsung heroes of accessible travel. This panel explores their journey, the challenges they face, and the support they need to continue being the lifeline for travelers with disabilities.

11. Boomers on the Move: Redefining The Future of the Aging Traveler. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) presents fresh insights and research on baby boomer travel trends. Meanwhile, tour operators introduce ‘Slow-Poke Itineraries,’ offering a new pace for group tours that cater to the preferences of the aging traveler.

12. Sensory Smackdown: Autism Training Unpacked

Join us for an enlightening session with three leading autism training specialists. They’ll dissect their approaches, discuss the impact of their programs, and break down the costs, providing valuable information for anyone looking to enhance sensory accessibility.

For more information, go to: www.travelability.net