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May 23, 2005
The Rolling Rains Newsletter May 20, 2005
The Taiwan International conference on Accessible Tourism allowed me the
leisure of a global perspective on inclusive travel.
One word comes to mind to describe the current state of the movement -"maturing".
An upcoming event in Australia highlights that observation. The event
precedes the two international events announced in the previous newsletter
and repeated below. While the focus is on Australian tourism the event will be
of interest to participants from other countries as an example of methodology
for developing a comprehensive national plan for inclusive tourism.
It is encouraging to see this example of academic interest and solid policy planning.
It raises the expectations of quality for the September DPI Conference in Kenya and
the October IIPT Conference in Thailand.
Event Announcement ::::
Setting an Agenda for Disability and Tourism Research Workshop
DATE
Tuesday 12 July 2005, 10.00am 5.00pm
OVERVIEW
The workshop will involve key researchers, industry partners, community
organisations and the government authorities interested in disability
and tourism. While broadly looking at dimensions, approaches and issues
surrounding disability and tourism, the workshop recognises the broad
context of accessible tourism initiatives, incorporation of universal
design principles and the development of easy access markets (Referred
to herein as accessible tourism). The workshop will examine the state of
the field from the viewpoints of supply, demand and regulation/coordination
research, and accessible tourism industry practice.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
The workshop format will involve interactive sessions with the
objectives being to:
・ Assess the state of accessible tourism in Australia
・ Identify research needs and opportunities
・ Establish a prioritised research agenda for accessible tourism in
Australia for the STCRC.
A report will be produced that outlines the identified research needs
and a prioritised research strategy.
Contact:
Bruce M Cameron
Principal, Easy Access Australia
www.easyaccessaustralia.com.au
Previously Announced ::::
Disabled People International (DPI) will host its International
Conference on Accessible Tourism in Nairobi, Kenya from September 28-30, 2005.
http://www.rollingrains.com/archives/000486.html
The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT) will
feature a panel on Inclusive Tourism at its Global Conference in Pattaya
City,
Thailand on October 2-5 , 2005
http://www.rollingrains.com/archives/000489.html
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Scott Rains
Posted by jicafriends at May 23, 2005 03:12 PM