Empowering Every Journey: Beyond a tick-box exercise for accessible corporate travel

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In this episode we explore why travel should work for everyone. But for the 1.3 billion people worldwide with travel-limiting disabilities, it often doesn’t. From inaccessible airports and damaged mobility aids to hotel rooms that don’t meet needs, the experience can be frustrating and even unsafe.

David O’Hara, Director of ALTOUR ACCESS, shares why this needs to change—and how ALTOUR is leading that change.

Key points:

• Real impact: Disabled travelers represent a $100B+ market but face daily barriers.
• Personal insight: David’s lived experience highlights how small oversights can ruin a trip.
• ALTOUR’s approach:
  • Advocacy – pushing partners to deliver on promises
  • Innovation – using tech to flag and fix issues early
  • Empathy – personalised support that sees the whole person

This isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about removing barriers with care, planning, and purpose, so every journey feels possible, safe, and empowering.

Want better travel? Get in touch with ALTOUR.

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