(A)Typicality of Inclusivity: A Neuro-Inclusive Tourism Workforce

Author First name, Last name, Institution

• Rigin Sebastian, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
• Noufal Naheem Kottekkadan, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
• Toney K. Thomas, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
• Paolo Mura, Zayed UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

International Journal of Tourism Research

Publication Date

5-1-2026

Abstract

By focusing on the social reality of neurodiversity, an alternative expression of the human condition to sensory perception and social engagement, this research note advocates a collective responsibility for neurodiversity inclusion in the tourism workforce. Specifically, this work introduces and critically discusses a ‘critical neurodiversity paradigm’ to scrutinise the pathologisation of diversely abled individuals working in the tourism industry. As such, this study contributes a neuro-inclusive framework for future research based on macro, meso and micro approaches alongside propositions for workforce equity initiatives.

DOI Link

10.1002/jtr.70380

ISSN

1099-2340

Publisher

Wiley

Volume

28

Issue

3

Disciplines

Tourism

Keywords

critical theory, invisible diversity, neuro-inclusive workforce, neurodiversity, tourism workforce

Scopus ID

105042343460

Recommended Citation

Sebastian, Rigin; Kottekkadan, Noufal Naheem; Thomas, Toney K.; and Mura, Paolo, "(A)Typicality of Inclusivity: A Neuro-Inclusive Tourism Workforce" (2026). All Works. 8008.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/8008

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no