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Implementation of accessible tourism concept at museums in Jakarta

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, , Citation R D Wiastuti et al 2018 IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 126 012061 DOI 10.1088/1755-1315/126/1/012061

1755-1315/126/1/012061

Abstract

Accessibility, sustainability and equitable participation by all makeup what is known as Tourism for All. Tourism product must be designed for all people despite the age, gender and ability as one of the requirements to comply the accessible tourism concept. Museum as one of the elements of tourism chain must adhere to accessible tourism concept thus able to be enjoyed for everyone regardless of one's abilities. The aim of this study is to identify the implementation of accessible tourism concept at the museum in Jakarta and to provide practical accessibility- improvement measures for the museum in Jakarta towards accessible tourism concept. This research is qualitative- explorative research. Jakarta Tourism Board website was used as the main reference to obtain which museum that was selected. Primary data collect from direct field observations and interview. The results outline museum implementation of accessible tourism that classified into five criteria; information, transport, common requirements, universal design, and accessibility. The implication of this study provides recommendations to enhance museums' accessibility performance expected to be in line with accessible tourism concept.

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10.1088/1755-1315/126/1/012061