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As we prepare to step into 2025, the GetAboutAble team is thrilled to continue empowering tourism operators and destinations to enhance their accessibility and inclusivity. Our comprehensive suite of services includes staff training, site evaluations, DAIP development, and more. Reach out to us at consulting@getaboutable.com to schedule a consultation, the team will be back on deck January 6. Image: Continue to enhance your accessibility and inclusivity in 2025, Reach out to us at consulting@getaboutable.com to schedule a consultation. Photo of someone sitting at a desk typing on a laptop #AccessibleTourism #InclusiveTourism #Consulting #AustralianTourism #TravelAustralia

Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations attract people from across Australia and around the world. A standout feature of these celebrations in 2024 is the City of Sydney's commitment to accessibility, ensuring people with disability can fully enjoy the event with 6 accessible viewing spots available. We always say that information is a key step to becoming accessible and inclusive, and the City of Sydney has showcased this in action with resources available on the website including an accessibility map, site entry details, public transport advice, alternative celebration options, accommodation suggestions, and the locations of accessible pick-up and drop-off zones. Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations set a benchmark for accessibility and inclusivity. They demonstrate how events can cater to the needs of people with disability, enhancing not only the tourism industry but any event held across Australia. Providing comprehensive accessibility information ensures everyone can participate and enjoy their experiences fully. See more on Sydney’s NYE accessibility: https://lnkd.in/g5x-UGQn #AccessibleTourism #NYE #PeopleWithDisability #InclusiveTourism #CityOfSydney #Sydney #AccessibleTransport

As we break for the festive season we’d like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to all of our partners, sponsors, clients and community for their support in 2024, we look forward to continuing to help tourism organisations develop and grow their access and inclusion in 2025 and beyond. Let us know in the comments if you’re travelling over the break! Image: A Christmas tree on a beach with a Santa hat on top. Text reads “The GetAboutAble team wish you a merry festive season and a happy new year” #FestiveSeason #AccessibleTourism #TravelAustralia

ℹ️ IDEAS Disability Info have listed their top 12 tips for making your venue more accessible. If you’d like to take your first step to action suggestions like these for your organisation, email consulting@getaboutable.com to book a call for 2025. Article: https://lnkd.in/g-J7pYMp #AccessibleTourism #AccessibleVenue #AustralianTourism #AccessForAll #Travel

Quiet Morning at the Mint! The Mint is opening its doors earlier than usual for a morning of peaceful exploration, specially designed for those who might have heightened sensory requirements. When: Saturday 4 January 2025 Saturday 1 February 2025 Time: 9:00am - 10:00am Cost: Free (bookings are required) All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or resources, visit their website: https://lnkd.in/gJvvkiMx #VisitCanberra #AccessibleTourism #InclusiveTourism #SensoryHour #TheMint #MintCanberra

Accessible tourism done right! Bay Islands Lifestyle, with support from the Queensland Government, has launched Aqua Accessibility, making water sports and natural exploration in Moreton Bay Marine Park accessible to everyone. From adaptive kayaks to beach wheelchairs and inclusive services like audio guides, this project sets a new standard for inclusive travel experiences. Let’s work together to create more inclusive tourism opportunities across Australia. Contact GetAboutAble today to plan how your organisation can lead the way in 2025, email consulting@getaboutable.com Read more about Bay Islands Lifestyle: https://lnkd.in/g_4eSp-p #AccessibleTourism #InclusiveTravel #TourismInnovation

This year marked another step forward in creating a more accessible and inclusive tourism landscape! Here are three standout moments: 1. Queensland extended its Year of Accessible Tourism, offering grants and support to help organisations enhance their access and inclusion efforts. Initiatives like GetAboutAble’s training programs and DAIP development support made a tangible impact on operators. Dive into our blog ‘Understanding accessibility opportunities for tourism and event operators’ to learn more, linked below. 2. The conversation around accessible air travel gained momentum, fuelled by lived experiences and the inclusion of accessibility in the Australian Aviation White Paper. The December Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation further addressed barriers to air travel for people with disabilities, marking a significant step toward protecting their rights. 3. The Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference entered its 4th year, hosted in Melbourne/Naarm on August 27. We heard from keynote speakers, industry leaders and tourism operators on a diverse range of themes such as co-designing accessible and inclusive experiences, accessible tourism insights, inclusive marketing and employment. As we reflect on 2024, these achievements remind us of the importance and potential of inclusive tourism. Let’s keep driving change together in 2025! What was your standout moment from 2024? Leave a comment and let us know. Relevant links: Our blog: https://lnkd.in/edJT-sB6 Aviation White Paper: https://lnkd.in/gsk5mSbe #AccessibleTourism #InclusiveTourism #TourismOperators #AccessibleTravel

Destination marketing is what drives travellers to your destination. While there are some widely known campaigns from Australian tourism destinations, how often do you see disability representation in those campaigns? Or, accessibility features showcased? Incorporating accessibility and showcasing diverse talent in your marketing not only ensures inclusivity but also opens your destination to the $13 billion disability market in Australia, attracting more diverse travellers and increasing tourism revenue. Get a taste of our work with the award winning "Canberra: More Than Inclusive, More Than Accessible" campaign, developed with VisitCanberra and Threesides Marketing. Developing an inclusive marketing campaign in 2025 can support your goals in improving access and inclusion for all who travel. Reach out to us at consulting@getaboutable.com to get started. Video: https://lnkd.in/grEF2UkP #AccessibleMarketing #Campaign #Tourism #AccessibleTourism #Canberra #DestinationMarketing

After experiencing significant growth over the last 12 months, GetAboutAble is thrilled to welcome our new full time General Manager, Monica Villate Escobar. Monica joins the team with 15+ years of experience driving business growth, optimising operational efficiency, and improving stakeholder engagement. We look forward to continuing to grow in 2025 with Monica at the helm. We would also like to take this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge and thank our part time General Manager, Gemma Axford, who took GetAboutAble to new heights during her time with the team, and we wish her all the best in the next endeavour. Image: Monica wears a red jacket, white top and has short brown hair #GetAboutAble #TourismIndustry #AccessibleTourism

Check out Simon Darcy, Graeme Innes AM and Tegan Taylor on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)'s Radio Life Matters interrogating the state of airports and airline travel for people with disability. Aviation progress in 2024 was one of the key trends we covered in our recent e-newsletter. Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter here and stay on top of 2025's accessible and inclusive tourism: https://lnkd.in/g_whrkEw