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Matthew “Matty” Medeiros

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Matthew Medeiros is an experienced travel and hospitality professional currently serving as Connected Agent Program Coordinator at Travel Best Bets in Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

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Where Queer Inclusion and Accessibility Meet: 8 Standout Destinations Redefining Travel in Europe and Asia

Where inclusivity meets accessibility, and every traveller belongs Travel should feel like a possibility. But for many 2SLGBTQIA+ travellers, especially those of us navigating the world with accessibility needs, it often begins with something else entirely: questions. Considerations. Calculations that many other travellers never have to think about. Is it safe?Will I be able to move through

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Cruising without limits on ships that get it right

By Matthew Medeiros When Matthew Medeiros wheels onto a ship, he isn’t looking for champagne or chandeliers first. He’s scanning for ramps, lifts, and the little design choices that tell him the cruise line didn’t tack accessibility on as an afterthought. “Cruising sets a high bar for accessibility,” he says. “It’s one of the few travel

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The future of travel is inclusive

By Matthew Medeiros Hi, I’m Matthew Medeiros, but feel free to call me Matty. I’m from Vancouver, British Columbia, and I’m proud to serve as an Accessible Travel Advisor and Advocate, dedicated to making travel more inclusive for everyone. I also work as the Program Coordinator at Travel Best Bets, supporting more than 520+ home-based travel

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