Insights from the Groundbreaking Portrait of Travelers with Disabilities Study
MMGY Travel Intelligence recently released its Portrait of Travelers with Disabilities study, which provides valuable consumer insights about disabled travelers.
Heartbreaking: Airline’s Negligence Led to Wheelchair User’s Death
A disability rights activist died from complications from injuries she sustained when an airline destroyed her custom power wheelchair.
Airline Liable for Death of Wheelchair User, Mobility Scooter Tips Over in Shuttle Bus and more
Get up to speed on a wrongful death lawsuit against Alaska Airlines, a shuttle bus snafu, improved access at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece and more.
Wheelchair User Couch-Surfs Around the World, Building ADA Accessible Skate Parks and more
Learn about the design problem that limits skate park access and meet the globe-trotting wheelchair user who has been couch-surfing his way around the world in this news roundup.
Pope Francis Decries “Indifferent Bystanders,” Encourages Inclusion of Disabled People
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Pope Francis released an inspired statement in support of disabiliity inclusion.
Which Airlines, Cruise Lines and Destinations Will Require a COVID Vaccination for Travel?
With a COVID-19 vaccine soon to be approved, some airlines, cruise lines and destinations may require that travelers be vaccinated.
Lessons for Destinations and Travel Providers from the 2020 Accessible Travel Study
The 2020 Accessible Travel report provides businesses and destinations with an opportunity to reimagine inclusive travel for the post-pandemic world.
New World Records for Fastest Electric Wheelchair and Fastest Garbage Bin
Guinness World Records has certified new world speed records for fastest electric wheelchair and fastest speed in a wheeled garbage bin.
It’s Official: This Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is Entirely Smoke-Free
MGM Resorts, owner of properties like Bellagio, New York-New York and others, will be the first to ban smoking at a casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip.
Guide to U.S. Quarantine and Travel Restrictions by State
A number of U.S. states have instituted entry restrictions and mandatory quarantine periods for domestic travelers due to COVID-19.
