Accessibility of Destinations

Accessibility needs to be among the prime priorities of a destination. It is central to the spatial interactions that occur as part of people’s movement for the purpose of visiting. According to Van der Berg et al. (1995), external accessibility as well as internal accessibility is critical to the attractiveness of tourist products. A desti-nation’s access and accessibility are not limited to reaching the destination from tourist-origin places. Instead, it has multiple dimensions. Every tourist attraction within a destination also needs access. Moreover, accessing accommodation and other tourism industries is also important. Geographical fragmentation is a feature of the tourism industry. Some industries are located in the heart of the city, and some, far off. The significance of accessibility is linked to tourist preferences as well as tourist experiences. UNWTO, from an Accessible tourism perspective, reiterates that “Accessibility for all to tourism facilities, products, and services should be a central part of any responsible and sustainable tourism policy” UNWTO, https:// www.unwto.org/accessibility.