HARMONISING ARISTOTLE'S VIRTUES: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ACCESSIBLE TOURISM THROUGH THE LENS OF HOSPITALITY
Žan Hodžič,
Tilen Albreht Centrih,
Tilen Nipič,
Tadeja Jere Jakulin
Abstract: The paper explores the intersection of accessibility, hospitality, and the rights of people with disabilities in the tourism environment. It employs a mixed methodological approach, including literature review, document analysis, expert interviews, statistical data analysis, and system dynamics modelling, to shed light on the challenges and opportunities in accessible tourism. The study underscores the need to foster inclusive environments in tourism, drawing on Aristotle's concept of equity, which advocates for the fair and equitable distribution of resources and opportunities as the basis for creating good for others. The built CLD model, a testament to the enduring relevance of classical human values in the context of eudaemonia-quality of life and tourism, presents solutions for a future of human systems thinking where equal opportunities, the overall tourism experience, the experience of people with disabilities, and the quality of life are significantly improved.
Keywords: Accessible tourism, Quality of life, Hospitality, Nichomaean ethics, System dynamics modelling
DOI: 10.24874/IJQR19.02-11
Recieved: 02.07.2024 Accepted: 03.02.2025 UDC:
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