In this inspiring Talk, Hailey Brown takes us on a journey beyond physical accessibility as we explore the truly expansive meaning of inclusive tourism. Discover how an audio guide to the world is revolutionizing the travel experience, especially for those who are blind or have low vision—transforming how we envision, hear, and feel the world around us. Learn about the power of immersive audio descriptions and their incredible impact on making travel magical for all.
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Recognised as one of Australia’s most influential female entrepreneurs and the Young Tourism Achiever of the Year, Hailey Brown is a catalyst for change in the tourism industry. In 2020, she founded Vacayit, Australia’s leading audio guide technology platform, to address the exclusion of blind and low-vision tourists from traditional, visually-focused tourism marketing. Within a year of its launch, Vacayit had transformed the marketing approach of approximately half of Australia’s destinations by introducing audio as a key component. Hailey aims to drive positive societal change around how destinations and operators market their experiences to be inclusive and accessible and she won’t stop until the whole world has been described in audio.
Hailey Brown
TEDx Speaker
Entrepreneur & Accessible Tourism Expert
