- There are about 9 million disabled people in the UK
- Disabled people have £50 billion a year to spend on good and services
- In England alone, 2.7 million disabled people regularly travel
- Around 14% of Europeans have some form of disability
- Disabled people usually travel with friends, family or carers, which brings in additional revenue
- Disabled people frequently book in advance, often returning on a regular basis once they find the right facilities
- Over 55s take more holidays in the UK, often travel out of season and are most likely to benefit from increased accessibility.
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