In 2015 the European accessible tourism market was valued at USD $168 billion (European Network f... more In 2015 the European accessible tourism market was valued at USD $168 billion (European Network for Accessible Tourism 2015). Furthermore, the accessible tourism markets of the United States of America and Australia are estimated to be worth USD $17.3 billion and USD $8 billion, respectively (Jamison 2016: 66). From this basic data, it is evident that accessible or disabled tourism is a growing market. Thus, taking into account these figures, there is a strong rational for targeted actions by the Ministry of Antiquities to adapt and build accessible infrastructure at archaeological site for visitors with specific access needs.
This paper outlines the problem with a case study, gives a proposed solution together with why th... more This paper outlines the problem with a case study, gives a proposed solution together with why the project should be done. It also suggests possible funding sources
An important part of improving the quality of the travel experience of disabled persons to the an... more An important part of improving the quality of the travel experience of disabled persons to the ancient Egyptian temples of Luxor is removing the physical barriers that impact upon access. This proposal is aimed at informing the Ministry of Antiquities of the difficulties faced by visitors with physical disabilities and to provide workable solutions to enable these disabled persons to experience the magnificent historical sites of Luxor.
In 2015 the European accessible tourism market was valued at USD $168 billion (European Network f... more In 2015 the European accessible tourism market was valued at USD $168 billion (European Network for Accessible Tourism 2015). Furthermore, the accessible tourism markets of the United States of America and Australia are estimated to be worth USD $17.3 billion and USD $8 billion, respectively (Jamison 2016: 66). From this basic data, it is evident that accessible or disabled tourism is a growing market. Thus, taking into account these figures, there is a strong rational for targeted actions by the Ministry of Antiquities to adapt and build accessible infrastructure at archaeological site for visitors with specific access needs.
This paper outlines the problem with a case study, gives a proposed solution together with why th... more This paper outlines the problem with a case study, gives a proposed solution together with why the project should be done. It also suggests possible funding sources
An important part of improving the quality of the travel experience of disabled persons to the an... more An important part of improving the quality of the travel experience of disabled persons to the ancient Egyptian temples of Luxor is removing the physical barriers that impact upon access. This proposal is aimed at informing the Ministry of Antiquities of the difficulties faced by visitors with physical disabilities and to provide workable solutions to enable these disabled persons to experience the magnificent historical sites of Luxor.
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This proposal is aimed at informing the Ministry of Antiquities of the difficulties faced by visitors with physical disabilities and to provide workable solutions to enable these disabled persons to experience the magnificent historical sites of Luxor.
This proposal is aimed at informing the Ministry of Antiquities of the difficulties faced by visitors with physical disabilities and to provide workable solutions to enable these disabled persons to experience the magnificent historical sites of Luxor.