Tourism for All: Digital Solutions for Improving Accessibility in Tourism

cris.sourceIdoai:journals.unwe.bg:article/68
dc.creatorDenizova, Veronikaen
dc.date2025-10-23
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-24T23:08:43Z
dc.date.available2026-09-24T23:08:43Z
dc.descriptionInnovative technologies provide persons with disabilities greater opportunities to plan, book and participate in travel activities. This publication presents technological and digital solutions that support accessible tourism. It highlights the importance of technology as a critical element of improving destination accessibility and provides insights into successful practices in facilitating access to tourism activities for persons with disabilities. Particular attention is paid to mobile applications, online platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), Virtual and Augmented reality (VR and AR) and the Internet of Things (IoT), which provide personalized and accessible solutions for tourists with different needs. It is stated that an integrated approach including digital innovation, physical infrastructure and active user feedback is needed to achieve effective accessibility. A more inclusive and accessible tourism sector for all can be achieved through targeted investment and collaboration. Based on the analysed case studies and successful examples, conclusions and recommendations are drawn for tourism businesses and destinations for integrating technological innovations in improving accessibility.en
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dc.identifierhttps://rp.unwe.bg/index.php/rp/article/view/68
dc.identifier10.37075/RP.2025.4.06
dc.identifier.urihttps://ds.e-dnrs.org/handle/123456789/690
dc.languagebg
dc.publisherAcademic Publishing UNWE (AP-UNWE)en
dc.relationhttps://rp.unwe.bg/index.php/rp/article/view/68/60
dc.rightsCopyright (c) 2025 Veronika Denizova (Author)en
dc.rightshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0en
dc.sourceResearch Papers of UNWE; No. 4 (2025); 95-115en
dc.subjectInternet of thngsen
dc.subjectAccessible tourismen
dc.subjectAccessibilityen
dc.subjectPersons with disabilitiesen
dc.subjectTechnologiesen
dc.subjectDigitalizationen
dc.subjectArtificial intelligenceen
dc.subjectVirtual realityen
dc.subjectL83 - Sports • Gambling • Restaurants • Recreation • Tourismen
dc.subjectZ30 - Generalen
dc.titleTourism for All: Digital Solutions for Improving Accessibility in Tourismen
dc.typePeer-reviewed Articleen

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