{"id":27780,"date":"2024-07-11T07:04:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T07:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=27780"},"modified":"2024-07-11T07:04:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T07:04:44","slug":"new-program-to-enhance-inclusive-tourism-offering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2024\/07\/11\/new-program-to-enhance-inclusive-tourism-offering\/","title":{"rendered":"New program to enhance inclusive tourism offering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

City of Newcastle is inviting businesses to participate in a program designed to grow Newcastle’s position as an inclusive tourism destination and its share of the $6.8 billion accessible tourism market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressions of interest are now open for businesses to participate in the free program, with 20 to be selected based on their relevance to the visitor economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"NewcastleNewcastle Tourism Industry Group Chairman Dominic May, City of Newcastle Destination & Economy Manager Georgia Lazzari, Councillor Margaret Wood, Newcastle Business Improvement Association representative Lucy Glover and City of Newcastle’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee Co-Chair Andrew Vodic.<\/em>Those businesses will receive practical advice on how to improve their accessibility for tourists with a broad range of needs, including mobility and vision, sensory, intellectual and neurological disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said improving the accessibility of Newcastle is an ongoing priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Access and inclusion are key priorities for City of Newcastle and we want the millions of Australians who have a disability to look to our city as the place to visit for a holiday,” Cr Nelmes said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Enhancing our inclusive tourism offering will not just attract more visitors and tap into new markets, it will also make our city a better place to live work and play for locals.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City of Newcastle has appointed The Visitor Inclusion Group, a specialist consulting firm in the field of accessible and inclusive tourism, to develop the framework, which will help local operators better understand the requirements of visitors with a disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Councillor Margaret Wood, co-chair of City of Newcastle\u2019s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee said accessible tourism is the fastest growing travel sector in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Australian Bureau of Statistics states that in 2022 around 5.5 million Australians were living with a disability,” Cr Wood said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Australian travellers with accessibility needs spent $6.8 billion on domestic travel in the 2022\/23 financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This project aims to encourage improvement and inclusion in the accessible tourism sector, helping local business to find ways to be an inclusive destination for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Together, we can make our city an accessible and inclusive destination for all.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newcastle Tourism Industry Group Chairman Dominic May encouraged Newcastle tourism operators to get on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This initiative will help to make Newcastle accessible to all visitors and provide a much needed boost to local businesses,” Mr May said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It’s important for all of our tourism providers to do everything we can to be part of the growing accessible tourism market.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressions of interest close at 5pm on 22 July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To submit an EOI visit: www.visitnewcastle.com.au\/industry-resources\/expressionofinterest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improving the accessibility of Newcastle is a key part of City of Newcastle’s Destination Management Plan and Disability Inclusion Action Plan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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