New York Accessible Travel Conference

New York’s first Accessible Travel Conference—bringing disabled voices, tourism, culture, and government together to set a new standard for access, belonging, and impact.

A dynamic recap of the inaugural New York Accessible Travel Conference, bringing together disabled travelers, public-sector leaders, tourism and hospitality businesses, and community partners to explore accessibility, representation, and the practical steps needed to build a New York that truly welcomes everybody—for stronger experiences and business growth.

The New York Accessible Travel Conference marked a historic moment for the tourism and meetings industry, placing accessibility and disability inclusion at the center of the conversation from the start. Designed to be intentionally accessible, the conference convened leaders from tourism, arts and culture, transportation, government, and destination organizations to share knowledge, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies to move New York toward inclusion for all.

Conference highlights include:

• New York’s first Accessible Travel Conference, built accessible from the ground up
• Disabled voices and lived experience centered throughout sessions
• Cross-sector collaboration creating shared strategy and accountability
• Practical case studies demonstrating impact and ROI beyond compliance

Accessibility:
Closed captions are available on the YouTube video link.
A descriptive transcript (including spoken dialogue and visual descriptions of on-screen content) is available at:
A downloadable descriptive (PDF transcript) including spoken dialogue and visual descriptions of on-screen content.
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The New York Accessible Travel Conference is presented by Accessible Travel NYC in partnership with Queens Economic Development Corporation.

Global Partnerships in Accessible Travel

Accessibility is a global conversation. In 2024, Accessible Travel NYC partnered with Visit Flanders to exchange accessible travel knowledge in Belgium through a multigenerational family journey.

In 2025, Visit Flanders continued that commitment by supporting the New York Accessible Travel Conference, joining tourism leaders and cultural institutions working to strengthen accessibility across destinations.

Flanders Unlocked: A Family’s Story of Travel, Inclusion and Purpose (Link to the Visit Flanders article)