Community
12 September, 2025
Unlock the key to inclusive travel market
BUSINESS owners looking at improving disabled access for visitors are encouraged to attend an information session next week.
Commerce Moyne, in conjunction with Port Fairy Tourism and Moyne Shire, will host the free event next Tuesday, September 16.
The aim of the session is to create awareness in tourism, hospitality and retail businesses of ways they can improve accessibility to their business for disabled visitors.
The session will also provide tradespeople with valuable information on compliance requirements in businesses/public access areas for disability access.
Representatives from Moyne Shire’s planning department will also attend the session and will give a brief overview – and start the compliance awareness discussion with interested tradespeople.
Renowned accessible tourism advocate, and former Lonely Planet leader, Martin Heng will be a special guest on the day.
He will share his journey and practical tips to help tap into the $3.3 billion ‘inclusive travel’ market.
After sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2010, Martin turned his lived experience of disability into a driving force for change.
Martin now brings his expertise and passion to inspire local businesses.
He’ll show how simple, affordable changes and clear communication about existing facilities, can make a business more inclusive and unlock a share of the accessible tourism market.
Next Tuesday’s session will be held at Port Fairy’s Victoria Hotel from 10.30am-11.30am.
While it is a free event, bookings are required and can be made on trybooking.
