A tour company that offers accessible products for vision-impaired
international visitors has been introduced to inbound wholesalers in
Australia.
Sensory Tourism Australia says sensory tourism is an emerging concept
that presents destinations differently, “with less emphasis on
traditional sightseeing”.
It has been created by the founders of Cocky Guides, a group tour
operator for blind and low-vision travellers that has operated in
Australia since 2018.
The 'stay and discover' packages operating in Sydney, Melbourne and
Cairns, are designed to support blind and low vision travellers visiting
Australia.
“With a keen focus on presenting Australian destinations in a sensory
and tactile way, our guides are, first and foremost, experienced tour
guides who have each had hundreds of hours presenting destinations to
blind and low-vision travellers,” said Sensory Tourism Australia
director and co-founder, Kellie Hayes.