Disabled travel: finding an accessible hotel in Vilnius

Irena Achonen; Jolita Variakojienė

doi:10.22630/TIRR.2026.25.1

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Jun 15, 2026

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Nr 25 (2026)

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Irena Achonen

Vilniaus Kolegija / Vilnius University of Applied Sciences

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2791-1640

Jolita Variakojienė

Vilniaus Kolegija / Vilnius University of Applied Sciences

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8533-3239

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22630/TIRR.2026.25.1

Abstrakt

The rapid growth of the elderly population, coupled with a socially responsible approachto ensure equal service and quality of life for people with disabilities, has triggered a globalattempt to adapt hotels to the emerging needs of these populations. In line with the principlesof the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, accessible tourism hasbecome both a human rights priority and an important market opportunity. Based on the resultsof a questionnaire survey, the purpose of the present study is to find out the accessiblehotels in Vilnius for people with disabilities. The study is based on the analysis of three-, fourandfive-star hotels with a capacity of 50 rooms, assessing accessibility across five key areas:main entrance, reception, guest rooms, restaurant, and bar. The study is based on questionnairedata collected from 15 hotels. All the hotels are based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The findings indicatethat accessibility in Vilnius hotels remains fragmented and underdeveloped. Strengtheninginclusive infrastructure, staff preparedness, and clear accessibility policies would not onlyensure compliance with international standards but also enhance Vilnius’s competitivenessas an inclusive and socially responsible tourism destination.

Jak cytować

Achonen, I., & Variakojienė, J. (2026). Disabled travel: finding an accessible hotel in Vilnius. Turystyka I Rozwój Regionalny, (25), 5–14. https://doi.org/10.22630/TIRR.2026.25.1

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