With TUI opening their first-ever hotel sensory rooms this summer and London Gatwick becoming the first UK airport to offer a dedicated sensory room, the travel industry is beginning to recognise the importance of creating supportive spaces.
A Need for Change
50% of neurodivergent travellers believe their options are limited due to a lack of inclusivity.*
There is a clear need for increased support for neurodivergent travellers.
With TUI opening their first-ever hotel sensory rooms this summer and London Gatwick becoming the first UK airport to offer a dedicated sensory room, the travel industry is beginning to recognise the importance of creating supportive spaces.
A Place to Escape
76% of travellers would like to see more designated quiet spaces during travel.*
Whether it’s an airport or a train station, waiting around in crowded spaces can quickly become overwhelming.
Sensory spaces can offer travellers a quiet, calming environment to ease anxiety, support regulation, and create a sense of peace.
A Sense of Familiarity
68% would like access to sensory rooms where they can decompress and regulate their surroundings.*
New environments can bring feelings of discomfort, uncertainty, and anxiety to
neurodivergent travellers.
Lighting, soothing sounds, and gentle interaction in a sensory room can help calm and decompress, while creating a sense of familiarity.
Inclusive Sensory Solutions
