Accessible Destination Management and Cognitive Inclusion in Tourism with Dr. Marcus Hansen
Description
Welcome back to season 5 (and the series finale) of The Altruistic Traveller podcast. My name is Bianca Caruana and for the past five years, I have been bringing you stories from influential change makers who are shaping our world for the better.
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Marcus Hansen, a senior lecturer in tourism & events at Liverpool John Moores University. Dr. Hansen teaches and conducts research in relation to tourism and event management. His research interests are particularly around the topics of accessible tourism & events, including travelling with a vision impairment, accessible destination management, creating dementia-friendly destinations and leveraging mega events to deliver accessible outcomes.
We discuss destination management strategies that create inclusive environments for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. We also delve into the concept of accessible tourism, who are the stakeholders and what are some of the benchmarks for accessibility in tourism.
Dr. Hansen provides valuable insights on how destinations can adapt to cater to individuals with disabilities and highlights the benefits of creating environments that support those with cognitive impairments.
Tune in for an informative and inspiring conversation on making tourism accessible for everyone.
Follow Dr. Hansen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hansen-tourism/
Listen to Dr. Hansen's podcast - The Accessible Tourism Podcast
Email Dr. Hansen - M.H.Hansen@ljmu.ac.uk
United States
