The human right to accessible tourism and NMX-R-050-SCFI-2006: Accessibility for people with disabilities

Abstract

The article examines whether the Human Right to Accessible Tourism is recognized. It will determine whether the authorities and tourism service providers are obliged to comply with the principle of universal accessibility and whether the NMX-R-050-SCFI-2006 standard contributes to the observance of this right. For this, a documentary research study a carried out, with two public policy objectives focused on the inclusion of minorities and infrastructure, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals 1, 3, 6, 12, 13. Concluding that, he development of an official Mexican norm or a mandatory standard is required to establish the requirements and recommendations to facilitate accessible tourism for all people under equal conditions, and to establish sanctions in the event of non-compliance.