A Strategic Analysis of Purple Tourism and Universal Design in Indian Hospitality
Purple Tourism and Universal Design in Indian hospitality promote accessible, barrier-free travel for all, especially persons with disabilities. This approach ensures inclusion while unlocking a large, untapped market, making accessibility both a social responsibility and a strategic advantage.
Key Focus Areas:
- Accessibility for All & Inclusive Hospitality
- Unlocking Untapped Market through Purple Tourism
- Social Responsibility & Strategic Business Advantage
Released on: 21 May 2026 (Global Accessibility Awareness Day - GAAD 2026)
Joint Publication: The Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) & Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association (IDEA)
Research Partner: The Capital P Lab
Audit Team: Shanoo Batra, Sakshi Chaudhary, Joyita Maiti, Nikhil Kumar
Research Team: Mallikarjuna Iytha, Ar. C. Aditi Kumar, Arti Mishra Saran, Dr. Neha Vaddiparti
Designed by: Shridhar Rode
Tags
- #Accessibility
- #Sectoral Policy
- #Inclusion
- #Purple Tourism
- #Universal Design
- #Hospitality
- #GAAD 2026