DISABILITY INCLUSION IN DIVING TOURISM: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Q3 Social Sciences

Tourism in Marine Environments Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.3727/154427322x16678075188517

S. Lucrezi, Tawanda Makuyana

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Abstract

Disability inclusion in diving tourism is a relevant topic of study, considering the documented benefits to disabled communities, the growing demand for inclusive diving tourism opportunities globally, and the limited information on the status quo. This qualitative study assessed the perspectives on disability inclusion in diving tourism among 28 diving industry members (who were not disabled divers) and one representative (who was a disabled diver) from the largest disabled diving organisation in South Africa, which is an important diving destination internationally. Benefits, challenges, involvement, and specific perspectives in inclusive diving tourism were captured through thematic analysis of participants’ narratives. The results confirmed the multidimensional benefits of diving to disabled people and highlighted barriers to inclusive diving tourism related to logistics, knowledge, awareness and attitude of the industry, marketing, and collaboration between stakeholders. This study drew useful recommendations to enhance disability inclusion in diving tourism and exploit its potential for the development of this industry.

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潜水旅游中的残障包容:来自南非潜水业的视角

考虑到残障群体的利益，全球对包容性潜水旅游机会的需求不断增长，以及现状信息有限，潜水旅游中的残障包容是一个相关的研究课题。本定性研究评估了来自南非最大的残疾人潜水组织的28名潜水行业成员(非残疾潜水员)和一名代表(残疾潜水员)在潜水旅游中融入残疾人的观点，南非是国际上重要的潜水目的地。通过对参与者叙述的专题分析，捕捉了包容性潜水旅游的好处、挑战、参与和具体视角。研究结果证实了潜水对残疾人的多方面好处，并强调了包容性潜水旅游的障碍，包括物流、知识、行业意识和态度、营销以及利益相关者之间的合作。本研究提出了有益的建议，以加强潜水旅游对残障人士的包容，并发挥其对潜水旅游业发展的潜力。

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Tourism in Marine Environments Social Sciences-Geography, Planning and Development

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2.00

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期刊介绍： Tourism in Marine Environments is an interdisciplinary journal dealing with a variety of management issues in marine settings. It is a scientific journal that draws upon the expertise of academics and practitioners from various disciplines related to the marine environment, including tourism, marine science, geography, social sciences, psychology, environmental studies, economics, marketing, and many more.