Accessibility Assessment for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Tourism Accommodation Companies in the El Pangui Canton, Zamora Chinchipe Province
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59410/PREPRINT-UEA-vLTUREP2324ep01-220Keywords:
accessibility, tourism, people with disabilities, statistical analysis, El Pangui, Zamora ChinchipeAbstract
This article addresses the accessibility evaluation for the inclusion of people with disabilities in tourist accommodation companies in the Canton of El Pangui, Province of Zamora Chinchipe. Lack of adequate infrastructure in this region limits access to tourist establishments for people with disabilities, affecting their experience and the canton's tourist reputation. The importance of universal accessibility is highlighted to ensure equitable participation in tourism. Statistical analysis focuses on the accessibility perception among owners and employees of tourism companies. This analysis was carried out using structured surveys to obtain data on accessibility perception by owners and employees. The sample will be made up of 12 owners of tourist accommodation companies and 14 employees of same establishments in the El Pangui Canton. Although a significant difference in variance was found between these groups, the Mann-Whitney test did not show an overall discrepancy in perceived accessibility. It is concluded that, despite individual variations, there is no significant difference between owners and employees in their accessibility perception. Conclusions highlight the importance of inclusive and collaborative strategies in the tourism sector. A more detailed evaluation of reasons behind individual variations in perceptions is suggested and personal influence commitment to improving accessibility on overall perception is emphasized. Training and awareness programs are advocated to promote an organizational culture that favors accessibility for people with disabilities in tourist accommodation establishments in the El Pangui Canton.
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