Abstract

TUAREZ, Williams Malucín; BRAVO, Angie Carrión  and  VERA, Evelyn García. Accessible tourism for people with physical disabilities. Case: canton Salinas. RCTU [online]. 2019, vol.6, n.1, pp.56-66. ISSN 1390-7697.  https://doi.org/10.26423/rctu.v6i1.436.

Canton Salinas is one of the sun and beach destinations with the highest rate of tourist visits in Ecuador throughout the year, interest in interest and provide different activities for all types of people; but, at the same time, the principles for the development of accessible tourism are presented. For this reason, people analyze the present forms and conditions in the present study with physical disabilities in the tourist sites of the canton. To do this, a descriptive investigation is described, where a field observation and interview are addressed. As well as a review of the manuals and accessibility standards for this priority group of people, within all the tourist areas. So it can be shown that, in the aspect of the activities of Canton Salinas, there are flaws for people with physical disabilities, which limit participation and enjoyment in equal conditions and opportunities.

Keywords : Accessible Tourism; Physical Disability; Canton Salinas; Tourist Accessibility; Priority Group.

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