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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traveling has never been the most favorite pastime until now. Everyone just seems to be so engaged in this activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, for people with disability, these sightseeing activities are usually short and inconvenient as most places do not exactly have inclusive designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to World Health Organization (WHO) data,\u00a0one in six people in the world have a significant disability.\u00a0The tourism industry needs to recognize that this represents a significant number of an underserved segment and billions in untapped revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about the untapped disabled traveller market. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20240116-the-disabled-traveller-market-represents-billions-in-untapped-revenue<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201crevenue-driving<\/strong>\u201d mean, \u201cTrentino for All aims to make the province’s experiences accessible for as many people as possible \u2013 and simultaneously create a popular, <\/em>revenue-driving<\/em><\/strong> destination for inclusive tourism.<\/em>\u201d? Give 1-2 synonyms or similar expressions and use \u201crevenue-driving\u201d in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cbottom line<\/strong>\u201d mean here, \u201cMaking upgrades that increase the <\/em>bottom line<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em>? Use this term in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “the power of the purse<\/strong>\u201d mean, \u201dThey’ve become very demanding of equally good service, and aren’t afraid to exercise the power of the purse<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em>? Give 1-2 synonyms or similar expressions and use \u201cthe power of the purse\u201d in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Do you think that recreation areas or points of interest in your city\/country are PWD-friendly or have inclusive design? If not, should they be upgraded? Share your thoughts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. \u201cDestinations are making substantial investments in accessible attractions and programming.<\/em>\u201d Is this a worthwhile business venture? Explain your opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What challenges might PWDs and their companions have when travelling?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Share what you know about the European Accessibility Act or some benefits and privileges disabled people enjoy in your country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What else can be done to advocate for disability inclusion?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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