LANSING, MICH. – Sept. 2, 2025 – Choose Lansing® is proud to announce the successful completion of its accessibility mapping initiative in collaboration with Wheel the World, a leading accessible travel platform. This project marks a significant milestone in making Lansing a more accessible destination for travelers with disabilities by providing verified accessibility information for local businesses and attractions.
Through the Destination Verified program, 55 key tourism listings including 14 hotels, 30 attractions and 11 restaurants across the region have been mapped, ensuring travelers with disabilities have reliable accessibility information. These listings are now available on Wheel the World’s platform, offering detailed insights, allowing visitors to plan their trips with confidence.
Lansing’s Commitment to Accessible Travel
Lansing has been a leader in accessible travel, continually working to enhance the visitor experience for all. This latest initiative with Wheel the World reinforces the region’s dedication to inclusivity and its proactive approach to removing barriers for travelers with disabilities.
“We are excited to partner with Wheel the World to enhance accessible travel in our region,” said Julie Pingston, President & CEO of Choose Lansing®. “This initiative is a natural extension of our commitment to making greater Lansing a welcoming destination for all travelers. By ensuring reliable accessibility information, we empower all visitors to enjoy the attractions, restaurants, hotels and other establishments that our destination has to offer.”
The Power of Accessible Travel
Accessible travel represents a $120 billion market, and destinations that prioritize accessibility position themselves as leaders in tourism innovation. Wheel the World’s global community of over 150,000 travelers actively seeks destinations that provide transparent and reliable accessibility information.
“Working with destinations that are truly committed to making travel more accessible is what drives us,” said Arturo Gaona, Chief Partnership Officer at Wheel the World. “Lansing has been working on accessibility initiatives since 2018, and we are proud to contribute and amplify the incredible work they are doing. This partnership ensures that travelers with disabilities have access to accurate and verified accessibility information, making Lansing a more accessible and desirable destination.”
Travelers can explore Greater Lansing’s accessible listings and plan their trip by visiting Wheel the World’s Lansing page.
For more information about the initiative and how Choose Lansing® continues to champion accessible travel, visit www.lansing.org or call 517-487-0077.
About Choose Lansing®
The vision of Choose Lansing is to inspire everyone to celebrate and love Greater Lansing as much as we do! This goes hand in hand with our mission, to positively impact our community’s quality of life by developing the region as a visitor destination. Learn more at www.lansing.org.
