Travelling with Hearing Loss research conducted by NZTRI

In 2011, the New Zealand National Foundation for the Deaf (NFD) commissioned NZTRI to conduct research into the tourism, travel, and hospitality experiences and needs of people with hearing impairments.

Hearing impairment ranges from slight hearing loss to total loss. The research was led by Dr. Sandra Rhodda, Research Programme Leader in Access Tourism. The research included two surveys, one for residents of New Zealand and one for residents of countries other than New Zealand who are deaf or have hearing loss and who are 20 years old or older. The aim of the research was to find out what it is like to travel with hearing loss, and how the travel experiences of hearing impaired people can be improved.

The results of the survey were analyzed, and a report was provided to NFD.  The final report is available by clicking the link below.