Saudi's Red Sea destination to focus on accessibility

With some resorts set to welcome visitors as early as this year, CEO of Red Sea Global (RSG), John Pagano has said that the ambitious redevelopment of the Red Sea region for tourism will be, and should be, accessible to all visitors including those with physical limitations, disabilities, or other specific needs.

Undeniably the Red Sea area, given its proximity to both beach and desert is carpeted in a blanket of sand, and the expansive, rocky landscape isn’t necessarily immediately accessible to all. However, all resorts in the region have committed to ensuring (and constantly improving) the infrastructure within, and surrounding the resorts to ensure the entire area will be an ability inclusive destination. 

To drive this leading commitment to accessible tourism, the developer will now require all its employees, consultants and partners to follow the UN-backed standard – ISO 21902: Accessible Tourism for All – throughout their work. This means that all infrastructure needs to ensure a positive and universal guest experience, and the implementation of enhanced technology such as smart mobility options to ensure this all-inclusive access.

Subsequently, RSG and AMALAA have also pledged that participation in activities such as scuba-diving and sailing will be within reach for all – with specially adapted equipment and a team of instructors who are adept to working with people who may have disabilities.

Many travellers find themselves often omitted from unique travel experiences due to accessibility issues, the RSG have committed to ensuring the luxury resorts of the newly developed Red Sea region will be entirely accessible to those with physical limitations.

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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.3 billion people have a significant disability. Recognising that this significant portion of the world's population wish to travel and experience new and interesting places – regardless of their physical limitations or cognitive abilities – Pagano at RSG, AMAALA and associated groups are committed to putting the Red Sea region firmly on the radar for accessible tourism.

With this in mind, it should be recognised that this significant portion of the world’s population have the desire to travel and experience new and interesting places – regardless of their physical limitations or cognitive abilities – and Pagano has committed to putting the Red Sea region firmly on the radar for accessible tourism.