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Accessible and Inclusive Tourism for Persons with Hidden Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review

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  • Cheryl L. Rielander

    (Department of Operations Management, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa)

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Tourism plays a pivotal role in the global economy and significantly contributes to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment. Its swift rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic underscores its resilience and interconnection with various sectors, such as construction, agriculture, and telecommunications, amplifying its economic impact. Tourism has traditionally been concerned with the people who participate. However, studies are increasing with the implementation of accessible tourism programs that aim to reduce barriers, enabling persons with disabilities (PWD) access to more leisure activities and addressing the need for access by PWD, thereby ensuring equitable access. This paper identifies available literature on accessible and inclusive tourism for persons with hidden disabilities (PwHD) to determine processes put in place by the tourism industry to manage PwHD. This conceptual paper used a systematic literature review methodology to identify relevant literature on hidden/invisible disabilities using Google Scholar and an academic university’s database. The finding of the paper aims to synthesize the tourism industry and the barriers related to travel for PwHD.

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  • Cheryl L. Rielander, 2025. "Accessible and Inclusive Tourism for Persons with Hidden Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review," Journal of Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, Cinturs - Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, University of Algarve, vol. 13(3), pages 189-205, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:jspord:021679
    DOI: 10.34623/fcam-mw21
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    • I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being
    • J14 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of the Elderly; Economics of the Handicapped; Non-Labor Market Discrimination
    • Z32 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Tourism and Development

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