‘Neuro-inclusivity in work is still evolving”
“There has been significant progress across the travel industry in recent years, with many businesses taking important steps to become more inclusive. That said, neuro-inclusivity is still evolving and there is more work to be done.” TIFFANY CASSON account manager, Inntel, and voluntary ambassador, Neurodiversity in Business
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introduction of sensory rooms at our Tui Blue hotels in Cyprus and Ibiza has proven popular with guests of all ages – and this is just the beginning.” Hays Travel agents in
Northern Ireland last year raised more than £18,000 for Autism NI. Sorcha Mathews, the charity’s corporate fundraising manager, says the funding supported the ongoing needs of 35,000 people with autism in Northern Ireland. She adds: “In particular, Hays Travel directly funded free autism support courses for parents and provided hundreds of early-intervention sessions for families. The support has also funded the Autism NI helpline service, which supports more than 8,000 people a year.”
TECHNOLOGY
Advances in tech are leading to shifts in how the travel industry operates, from changes that travellers may notice when they book or as they travel through an airport, to less-obvious upgrades in the software that powers travel systems. The latest airport scanners mean the end of ‘tiny toiletries’ is on the horizon, while wearable technology such as Princess Cruises’ ‘Medallion’ is helping passengers to complete boarding faster and forgo the hassle of finding room keys or paying for drinks at the bar. Some companies are also talking up the potential of extended reality (XR), among other developments.
XR, which includes virtual
reality, mixed reality and augmented reality, has the potential to give travellers a chance to explore a destination before they book, which could lead to a significant shake-up in the travel planning process.
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