1. New Research Study by
Open Doors Organization
“Opening doors for people with disabilities in travel and tourism”
2014 Study Among Adults with Disabilities:
Travel and Hospitality
Open Doors Organization (ODO) conducted the firstever nationwide studies of American adult travelers with
disabilities in 2002 and 2005. This 2014 follow-up study
will:
• Measure general travel behaviors including how
often they travel, how much money they spend,
and which sources of information and technology
they rely on;
• Gauge experiences with airlines, airports, cruise
lines, destinations, hotels, restaurants, and more;
• Determine the obstacles that adults with
disabilities encounter in their travels;
• Estimate the current and potential economic
impact of the disability community in the US;
• Compare 2014 findings to the 2002 and 2005 ODO
studies to reveal possible differences over time.
Sponsorship Levels
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Eric Lipp:
ericlipp@opendoorsnfp.org or 773.388.8839.
Available from $5,500
to $25,000
Current Sponsors include:
United Airlines
National Tour Association
Shop America Alliance
U.S. Cultural and
Heritage Tourism
Marketing Council
Contact Us
About Becoming a
Sponsor