Enhancing Inclusivity: A Comparative Analysis Of Accessible Tourism Provisions At Kuta And Legian Beaches, Bali
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https://doi.org/10.47608/jki.v19i22025.355-372Keywords:
accessible tourism, beach accessibility, inclusive tourism, BaliAbstract
This article contributes to tourism studies by examining accessible tourism in a developing-country context, with Bali, Indonesia as the research locus. The study explores the accessibility conditions of two beaches in the southwest region of Bali—Kuta Beach and Legian Beach. The objectives of this research are as follows: (1) to identify the availability of accessible support services at both beach locations, and (2) to evaluate the current provision of accessible tourism services at Kuta and Legian. Guided by the broader concept of Universal Design, the research refers to regulatory guidelines issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, which specify three main accessibility criteria. In addition, twenty-two beach accessibility elements proposed by Mayordomo-Martínez et al. (2019) were employed. Beach accessibility facilities, facilitators, physical access, and supporting services at both locations were assessed. The findings reveal that although both beaches are internationally recognized tourist destinations, there remains a significant lack of accessible facilities to support tourism activities for persons with disabilities. Of the twenty-five evaluated indicators, Kuta Beach meets fifteen criteria, whereas Legian Beach meets only nine. These results highlight differences in accessible infrastructure provision between the two sites. The findings suggests that inclusive tourism can be a viable tool for collaboration across beach authority and provide opportunity for stakeholder’s cooperation to established standardized beach service and facilities. Enhancing detailed accessibility provisions in beach environments has the potential to improve destination quality and promote wider involvement in tourism activities.
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