An Investigation of the Challenges Faced by the Disabled Population and the Implications for Accessible Tourism: Evidence from a Mediterranean Destination

The purpose of this study is to examine the challenges and deficits faced by people with disabilities implications for development accessible tourism in case North Cyprus. Although destination market represents a significant portion Mediterranean, it still poorly understood. In study, 250 questionnaires were distributed disabilities. Linear regressions, ANOVA, t-tests used data analysis. results show that despite destination’s great potential terms attractions recreational facilities, there are measurable tourism. If operators want take advantage rising tide attract more tourists have competitive growing niche market, they should improve infrastructure facilities meet needs disabled tourists. particular, includes providing information tourists, improving existing inadequate access various venues, equipping transportation modes refreshment population, ensuring adequate public places. Last but not least, cultural orientation approach educates residents respect accept rights population must be adopted. This provides insights into formulates guidelines adapting developing destinations depend on