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Following inaugural success of the Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference in Asia Pacific (AITCAP) in 2021, the event is back bigger and stronger in May 2022.
“AITCAP 2021 was the very first of its kind and a very well executed event,” says Ivor Ambrose, managing director of the European Network for Accessible Tourism. “It set the standard for all accessible tourism conferences!” With a satisfaction rate of 9.6 out of 10 from the more than 300 speakers, sponsors and attendees, the event not only filled a gap in the market, but provided exceptional value for participants.
What’s AITCAP about?
AITCAP was established to help the tourism industry understand and cater to the fast-growing, under-served market of travellers with mobility, hearing, vision and other accessibility needs. As well as showcasing accessible travel options in the region, it provides advice, resources and support for tourism businesses wanting to cater to the 20% of travellers with accessibility needs. AITCAP is organised by GetAboutAble, an Australian social enterprise focused on improving travel and leisure options for people with disability. GetAboutAble is the winner of the 2019 Canberra Region Tourism Awards and won a commendation in 2021 for best tourism and marketing campaign.
Yasmine Gray, GetAboutAble’s founder and AITCAP’s organiser, herself an experienced wheelchair traveller, says: “The accessible and inclusive tourism market is both far bigger and easier to attract than many imagine. With the industry looking at ways to attract new income streams into the future, I urge everybody to consider the simple fact that 20% of people travel with some form of disability.”
Highlights of AITCAP 2022
Hear from Australian and international keynote speakers, industry leaders and tourism operators on a diverse range of themes.
● Learn about the sector’s enormous economic potential
● Get the best insights on how to achieve accessibility and inclusiveness in your tourism business
● Learn how to facilitate cooperation between actors and promote accessible tourism destinations
● Discover Asia-Pacific’s accessible and inclusive travel offerings Full program details are available here: https://getaboutable.com/aitcap/program-speakers-2022/
An inclusive virtual event with sharp sessions & an opportunity to meet face-to-face
Spread over four days, in 2-3 hour sessions, the conference mixes presentations, interviews, panel discussions and masterclasses to cover all relevant themes for professionals and travellers. The virtual format allows for full accessibility for all participants, with all content including captions and
transcripts. There will be live Q&A sessions, exclusive networking events and a community platform for ongoing discussion.
AITCAP 2022 also partners with ATSA Independent Living Expo and the team will be broadcasting live at their physical location in Sydney on May 26th. You can join the crowd and meet them face-to-face.
Everyone welcome
The conference attracts a diversity of attendees, with the 2021 event made up of 45% of people representing the travel and tourism industry and more than 40% of attendees having a disability. This meeting of minds of industry professionals and end users ensures future developments in the travel and tourism sector address the specific and varied requirements of travellers with a range of needs. Come and be part of the discussion!
Details: Tuesday 17th, Thursday 19th, Tuesday 24th, Thursday 26th May 2022. Tickets prices $45-$100. Concessions available on application. For more information, including how to register, visit: www.getaboutable.com/aitcap CONTACT: Manon David or Janene Rees, aitcap@getaboutable.com