Spain is making strides towards becoming the top destination for disabled travellers.
- Ade Adepitan champions Spain’s efforts to improve travel accessibility.
- The ‘Spain for All’ campaign focuses on inclusivity and accessibility.
- Spain aims to set a global standard for accessible tourism.
- The initiative seeks to transform not just Spain, but tourism worldwide.
Ade Adepitan, a well-respected figure in the field of accessible travel, has shared his vision for Spain as a leading destination for disabled travellers. His appointment as the spokesperson for the ‘Spain for All’ campaign underscores Spain’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity in tourism. Adepitan made these remarks during a panel discussion at the World Travel Market 2024, where he emphasised the initiative’s success and future potential.
The campaign seeks not only to make Spain the best destination for tourists now but aspires to establish it as the ‘blueprint’ for accessible tourism globally. Adepitan articulated this vision vividly, noting that the campaign’s efforts will likely inspire other nations to follow suit. “We want to be the leaders and the blueprint for all other nations to follow,” he stated, highlighting Spain’s ambition to lead by example.
Adepitan believes that Spain’s initiative will be regarded as a pivotal moment in the history of accessible tourism worldwide. He reflected on the barriers faced by disabled travellers historically and expressed his goal to create a more inclusive world. Reminiscing about his childhood, Adepitan remarked that travel seemed unattainable for people with disabilities and that such experiences should be accessible to all.
Urging businesses to embrace the challenge of becoming more accessible, Adepitan advised against the fear of mistakes. His forward-thinking approach encourages businesses to learn and improve continually. This sentiment was shared by Angus Drummond of Limitless Travel, who asserted the importance of attempting improvements, even at the risk of initial errors.
Both Adepitan and Drummond believe that embracing accessibility benefits not only the tourism sector but societal inclusivity as a whole, urging a collective effort to transform the landscape of travel for disabled individuals. This collaborative spirit represents a significant progression towards a more welcoming and accommodating world, driven by active engagement and innovation.
Spain’s initiative spearheaded by Adepitan is a progressive step toward a more inclusive future in global tourism.
