In 2016 an opportunity
arose for Prof Simon Darcy to work with Tourism Research Australia on developing a
disability module for inclusion in the 2017 National Visitor Survey (Tourism Research
Australia, 2017). This was the first time that such data was
collected in Australia since 2010. After a number of months working with TRA we
had agreement on a disability module shown in Figure 1 that included:
- a screening question;
- a dichotomous question asking whether the respondent
identified as having a disability or long term health condition lasting
longer than six months;
- the disability type; and
- levels of support needs
Figure 1: The disability module included in Tourism Research Australia's 2017 National Visitor Survey first-quarter data |
Photo 2: Simon and Fiona Darcy enjoying Sargood on Collaroy - a boutique spinal cord injury accessible accommodation and wellness resort (source: Sargood on Collaroy with permission) |
References
Darcy,
S., & Hergesell, A. (2018). Supplementing
the NVS 2017 Q1 with Additional Insights on People with Disabilities.
Retrieved from Sydney:
Michopoulou, E., Darcy, S.,
Ambrose, I., & Buhalis, D. (2019). Accessible
hospitality and tourism: opportunities and challenges. Paper presented at
the 27th Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME) - Innovation in Hospitality: connecting all stakeholders to deliver memorable experiences
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/council-for-hospitality-management-education-2018-tickets-37838282321?_eboga=1715778101.1516471310#tick,
22-25 May 2018 Bournemouth University, UK www.bournemouth.ac.uk/CHM.
My Travel Research, c., &
Childs, C. (2017). Understanding the
Opportunity for Australia in Accessible Tourism, final report. Retrieved
from Canberra:
Pavkovic, I., Darcy, S., &
Ryan, R. (2017). Infographic of
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Economic Data. Retrieved from University
of Technology Sydney
Pavkovic, I., Lawrie, A., Farrell,
G., Huuskes, L., & Ryan, R. (2017). Inclusive Tourism: Economic Opportunities.
Retrieved from University of Technology Sydney
Tourism Research Australia. (2017).
National Visitor Survey Questionnaire Final with Disability Module. Retrieved from https://www.tra.gov.au/research/International-Markets.html
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