Accessible Tourism: Transportation to and Accessibility of Historic Buildings and Other Recreational Areas in the City of Galveston, Texas  

Oleh:

Sen, Lalita ; Mayfield, Sara

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Public Works Management & Policy vol. 8 no. 4 (Apr. 2004), page 223-234.
Topik: accessibility; transportation; tourism; recreation; people with disability
Fulltext: 223PWM84.pdf (1.55MB)

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Galveston is a small city with numerous tourist attractions: museums, historical buildings, the beach, Moody Gardens, and several festivals each year. This research investigates if these tourist attractions are accessible to the elderly and disabled. The issue is particularly important because tourism represents the greatest possible source for economic growth in Galveston. According to estimates of the “Baby Boom” generation moving toward retirement, the number of potential tourists in the population who will require accessible attractions will increase. Other research has also shown that many individuals with disabilities focus on accessible tourism such as “leisure” trips that serve to immeasurably enhance their quality of life. Based on this research, recommendations are made for future action for the city, the historical foundation, and service providers who rely on tourist dollars. Galveston Island has unique physical characteristics, a large number of historical buildings, a beach, plus a history of hurricanes. These characteristics make accessibility difficult for certain properties.

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