Wednesday, November 15 - 16:15h.

ACCESSIBILITY IN TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Accessibility is being built into the DNA of Blue Tourism as an essential element that goes beyond the mere adaptation of infrastructures. It is a commitment to inclusion and equality that opens the doors to a range of enriching opportunities. In this context, technology is proving to be an invaluable ally, enabling physical barriers to be overcome and providing transformative experiences for people with different disabilities. The integration of tools such as virtual reality not only broadens the horizons of people with disabilities, giving them the opportunity to experience destinations and out-of-reach activities in a different way, but also adds a new dimension to the tourism industry as a whole. By combining accessibility and technology, blue tourism becomes a more inclusive space and also demonstrates its capacity to innovate and adapt, creating memorable and meaningful experiences for all people, regardless of their limitations. This panel will discuss how destinations are adapting their infrastructure and what innovative proposals technology is bringing to the table.