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One in six people now live with a disability, according to the World Health Organization<\/a>, while the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme<\/a> – which operates in a number of countries including the USA, UK, Australia and Canada – estimates that 80% of people with disabilities have a non-visible disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people with disabilities will travel for leisure or business at some point in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do travelers with disabilities have their needs met in the way they should expect when they travel? Or does the travel industry still have a long way to go to ensure their journeys are as seamless as possible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reed & Mackay has released the latest report in its Thought Leadership series – and the first in a series on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Supporting Business Travelers wit<\/b>h Visible and Hidden Disabilities<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the report<\/a><\/strong> to find out where key industry stakeholders believe the sector can improve the travel experience for everybody. Hear directly from business travelers with disabilities about their experiences. Take a look at what the travel industry is already doing to improve journeys. Uncover ways to help meetings and events delegates with disabilities. And learn where travel management companies can improve duty of care for travelers with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download the report<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reed & Mackay’s Thought Leadership series is designed to start discussions around key issues and topics affecting the business travel sector.<\/em> Read our previous Thought Leaderships on Rethinking travel management as climate change intensifies Part One<\/a> and Part Two<\/a>; and Blockchain in travel management: the emergence of a new tech era?<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us <\/strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a> or email <\/strong>HELLO<\/strong>US@REEDMACKAY.COM<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>to discuss your corporate travel and event <\/strong>management needs.<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One in six people now live with a disability, according to the World Health Organization, while the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme – which operates in a number of countries including the USA, UK, Australia and Canada – estimates that 80% of people with disabilities have a non-visible disability. 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