Queensland hotels lack accessible rooms for 2032 Games
A new report released today finds fewer than 2 per cent of hotel rooms in Brisbane, Cairns and the Gold Coast are accessible as Queensland prepares to host the 2032 Olympics.
Study covers major Queensland cities
Queenslanders with Disability Network and advisory firm Urbis released a Games Readiness report today. The study audited 170 hotels across Brisbane, Cairns and the Gold Coast. These locations represent about 22 per cent of the total market in the three key cities.
Accessibility rates remain very low
About 2 per cent of rooms in Brisbane and Cairns meet accessibility criteria. On the Gold Coast, only about 1 per cent of rooms are accessible. The report states that accessible rooms were difficult to identify during the audit.
Government response to findings
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said accessibility is an important part of state planning. He described the goal as delivering a Games for all people. The government plans to address these gaps before the international sporting events begin.
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