Pathways to Safer Multilingual Navigation on Hiroshima’s Urban Trails
As international tourism grows in Japan, trail signage often remains designed for users with high Japanese literacy. This presentation evaluates trail signage in Hiroshima and proposes a multiscript framework that pairs kanji with romanisation to improve wayfinding clarity, safety, and inclusivity.
Keith Barrs, Professor, Hiroshima Shudo University, Japan
Improving Accessibility of Trails and Campgrounds
New Zealand has a large number of trails and campsites with different levels of accessibility. Field audits have been done to create accessible information to be provided on the Department of Conservation’s website and identify capital improvements that could enhance accessibility.
John Lieswyn, Principal Transport Planner, ViaStrada Ltd
Accessibility dynamics in trekking tourism in the Annapurna Region of Nepal
The presentation is about the impacts of unplanned road construction in the emerging trekking destinations. The case study shows how certain destinations on one of the most famous trails of the world, Annapurna Region changed from 2/3 days to a short half day of sightseeing spots.
Sitaram Dahal, Senior Officer, Nepal Tourism Board
Empowering Lives Through Accessible Tourism
Accessibility doesn’t require big budgets or perfect conditions. This session explores how small, thoughtful changes transformed trail-based tourism experiences, expanding access, building confidence, and creating lasting impact for people and communities.
Tracy Jones, Founder, Director & Guide, Off the Beaten Track WA
