People increasingly expect businesses to prioritise inclusivity and diverse representation, and firms in hospitality and travel are not exempt. Data has revealed that many would-be travellers are making searches and bookings based on how inclusive offerings are for people of all abilities.

Australian travel organisation Bound Round is publishing a disability-specific magazine, Travel Without Limits, which champions inclusion and accessible tourism. Many people with disabilities struggle to plan trips, so brands are beginning to lean into their needs and facilitate accessible travelling.

Bike sharing schemes enable urbanites to get around in a cheap and eco-friendly way – but they’re often inaccessible to those with disabilities. Adaptive Biketown, a scheme run in Portland, Oregon, aims to change this, letting disabled individuals rent a cycle that meets their specific needs.

President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill is good news in the long term for NYC’s ailing subway system. But in the meantime, disabled users continued to be failed by the city’s transit network. So, how can private sector businesses support these riders and make a positive social impact?