Revolutionizing Luxury Travel: Inclusive Luxury Hotels Platform Ensures Accessibility and Inclusivity for All

In a world where luxury travel is often associated with exclusivity, a new platform called Inclusive Luxury Hotels is redefining the industry. This innovative platform is dedicated to ensuring that luxury travel is not only accessible but also inclusive for travelers with disabilities, including those with mobility, sensory, and neurodivergent exceptionalities. Launched by accessible travel company Inclu, the platform features hotels and resorts that have been vetted and awarded "Verified by IncluCare" status. This accreditation is a testament to the properties' commitment to the concept of "conscious inclusivity" and their efforts to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience for all guests. At launch, the platform features 18 hotels and resorts in 10 different countries, with a goal to expand to more than 50 properties by the end of 2025. The Verified by IncluCare accreditation was established in 2022 and is awarded to providers who have completed a four-step process of evaluation, education, and transformation led by Inclu's experts. This includes a comprehensive Inclusive Hospitality Appraisal of facilities, amenities, and services, an online webinar to train staff, an "action and adjustment plan" to improve accessibility and guest inclusivity, and promotion of the property. One of the first Verified by IncluCare five-star properties is Amilla Maldives, which has demonstrated guest inclusivity excellence for a minimum of 24 months. Other properties that have been granted Verified by IncluCare status include The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey, England; Euphoria Retreat in Mystras, Greece; Hotel Éclat Beijing in China; La Miniera Pool Villas Pattaya in Thailand; Leopard Walk Lodge in Hluhluwe, South Africa; and Ximuwu Lodge in South Africa's Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. One of the key differences between Inclusive Luxury Hotels and other platforms is that verified properties are required to make their inventory of accessible rooms clearly visible on the website and provide fully confirmed bookings. This contrasts with the majority of hotels that often offer accessible rooms on a request-only basis or make them difficult to find online. In addition to the verified properties, the platform will also highlight "En Route" properties that are in the process of verification and have completed the Inclusive Hospitality Appraisal. Eleven properties currently qualify as En Route, including hotels and resorts in Costa Rica, the U.K., Belize, the U.S., and Turkey. With Inclusive Luxury Hotels, luxury travel has become more accessible and inclusive for travelers with disabilities. This platform is a game-changer that is poised to revolutionize the way we think about luxury travel and make it truly inclusive for all.