К вопросу о формировании караван-туров в рамках адаптивного туризма

Abstract

The article discusses the relevance of the development of tourism for people with
 disabilities and highlights the issue of potential and relevance of the organization of the caravan
 tours as part of adaptive tourism in Russia. The authors point out the positive results of the
 development of the tourist destination, and also list the main shortcomings and constraining
 factors of realization caravanning in the country. The authors have conducted "pilot" survey
 among tourists with special needs and summed it up. The research results demonstrate
 perceptivity of development of caravan tours for people with disabilities. But it is a great work
 must be done to this kind of trailering became popular. First of all it is necessary to adapt the infrastructure of tourist sites for specific requirements of customer with disabilities (lifts,
 handrails, ramps, wide doorways, special sanitary zones for wheelchair users, adapted furniture,
 etc.), special attention should be paid to camp organization parking (specialized sanitary
 facilities, recreational facilities, catering places, etc.). Development of a socially oriented tourist
 destination, where the client could be provided with the convenience and security, as well as the
 considerate treatment of staff (hospitality workers, medical and social services and transport
 services) during the entire trip, is very important for the organization of tours for people with
 special needs.