Role of People with Disabilities (PWDS) Towards the Sustainability of the Tourism Sectors in Malaysia

Abstract

Traveling is something people with disabilities love just as much as other tourists. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) predicts 1.8 billion international visitor arrivals globally by 2030, with people with disabilities contributing a portion of that figure. We could better understand the factors influencing People with Disabilities (PWDs) travel choices as a consequence of our study. Aside from that, this research investigated the influence of travel agents on travel choices. This research also looks at the ineffectiveness of current policies to enhance the accessibility of facilities for disabled visitors. This study's outcomes might be helpful in both the short and long term. In the short term, an accessible strategy may reconcile the requirements of disabled users with the limits of the current situation and the limited resources available. In the long term, this study would give a more comprehensive strategy to encourage restructuring and overhauling the hospitality and tourist sectors with equitable access for Malaysians. Apart from recovering tourism industries after the COVID-19 epidemic, it is a new chance to expand the number of travellers.

Legal Right to Participate in Recreational and Leisure Activities Among Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Malaysia

“…Section 39 of the PWDA 2008 mentions further that a person with severe disabilities is: -…[a] person suffering from one or more disabilities who is dependent on others for basic daily living activities. While Section 2 of PWDA 2008 defines important terms including the following: 'persons with disabilities' to include those who have long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society (Kalimuthu, 2023).…”