- TourismNI has hosted an Inclusive and Accessible Tourism Seminar in Derry
- Around 50 industry representatives attended the event
- The seminar took place at the White Horse Hotel
- The event was delivered with Derry City and Strabane District Council and Visit Derry
- TourismNI showcased its Inclusive and Accessible Tourism toolkit
TourismNI has hosted an event aimed at supporting tourism and hospitality businesses to improve accessibility and inclusivity of services and experiences. Around 50 industry representatives attended the Inclusive and Accessible Tourism Seminar at the White Horse Hotel in Derry. The event was hosted by local musical comedian Emer Maguire.
The event was delivered in partnership with Derry City and Strabane District Council and Visit Derry as part of TourismNI’s Business Support Programme. Research shows that the spending power of disabled people and their households represents a major economic opportunity. Addressing accessibility barriers can unlock revenue, improve customer loyalty and support inclusive growth.
TourismNI’s Inclusive and Accessible Tourism toolkit was showcased to highlight supports available. An update on investments and local case studies related to Derry was provided. Those gathered were welcomed by Carolyn Boyd, Industry Development Manager at TourismNI. Speakers included Mark Thompson of TourismNI and Jennifer O Donnell from Derry City and Strabane District Council.
TourismNI shared “Adopting an inclusive approach can have practical benefits for tourism businesses. Research shows that the spending power of disabled people and their households represents a major economic opportunity, yet many businesses are still missing out due to accessibility barriers.”
