Visit Glenwood Springs is one of three destinations that participated in the Colorado Tourism Office’s (CTO) inaugural Accessible Travel program. This program provides an opportunity for destinations across Colorado to join the CTO in advancing Colorado’s commitment to providing welcoming, inclusive and accessible experiences for everyone.
Wheel The World is an accessible travel booking platform that provides detailed, verified accessibility information with a user-friendly experience focused on accessibility. Through a Destination Verified program, Wheel the World helps destinations assess, improve, and promote their accessibility to reach the market of travelers with disabilities and their companions.
This week Glenwood Springs was announced as a Destination Verified City with Wheel the World. Each tourism partner that participated in the assessment process will be featured on the Wheel the World booking platform.
Next steps include Wheel the World Ambassador training to certify front line staff and management with tools and knowledge fort working with people with accessibility needs, a review of the Wheel the World improvement recommendations, and an official community celebration of the Destination Verified designation.