Selling Travel is delighted to announce the judging panel for its inaugural Travel for Every Body Awards.

The awards are designed to both recognise and further raise awareness of the industry work being done to make travel and tourism more accessible.

Enter here by July 1 and read on to discover more about our expert panel.

Jon Fletcher, Founder, Wheelie Good Travel Company

Jon Fletcher is our Chair judge. He set up the Wheelie Good Travel Company after recognising that there is a need for a new approach to accessible travel.

The company’s focus is on the traveller and how Jon can help make their travel dreams a reality. “I firmly believe accessible travel should be fun, exciting, and as adventurous or relaxing as you want,” he says.

Since starting Wheelie Good Travel Company, Jon has won awards, taken to podcasting, spoken at the ABTA Accessible Travel Seminar and been invited to be a member of The Spanish Tourism Board‘s Accessible Travel Advisory Panel.

He has also been invited to work with ABTA on creating policy regarding Air Travel Accessibility and has taken part in a roundtable discussion with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thomson on how the  accessibility of airlines and airports in the UK could be improved.

Jon was also named on the Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100. 2024 as one of the top 100 most influential disabled people in the UK.

Manuel Butler, Director, Spanish Tourist Office (UK)

Manuel Butler is the Director of The Spanish Tourist Office in the UK, and sits on the advisory board for ‘Spain For All’, an accessibility campaign initiative from the Spanish Tourist Office.

‘Spain for All’ is the latest campaign from the tourist board and is aimed at promoting the destination as inclusive towards those with accessibility needs. The campaign is underpinned by an ongoing commitment to improving accessibility, eliminating discrimination and increasing diversity within the travel sector. 

Paula Hansen, Founder, World Accessible Holidays

Paula Hansen is the Founder of World Accessible Holidays, a business that has opened up the world of travel to disabled holidaymakers on a budget with the UK’s first one-stop website providing accessible and affordable holidays. 

Paula is an experienced traveller and established World Accessible Holidays after spotting a gap in the market to make holidays abroad less stressful for disabled individuals travelling with families and their carers, either as a disabled parent or child. 

The business was born out of Paula’s experiences of travelling abroad extensively with her husband, Steve, and their wheelchair-user son, Evan, who has cerebral palsy. 

Emma Partlow, Director of Consumer Policy and Engagement, Transreport

Emma Partlow is the Director of Consumer Engagement and Policy at Transreport and leads strategies related to community engagement and enhancing product experience through co-production with global consumers.

She combines a wealth of industry and subject matter expertise in accessibility and global policy and legislation, with lived experience of disability to dismantle barriers that exist in society. This personal and professional commitment to creating accessible travel and tourism experiences for all is deeply integrated into Emma’s approach.

Emma’s work has been formally celebrated with awards that include recognition as a Queen’s Baton Bearer in 2022.

More recently, Emma has been listed on the renowned Shaw Trust Disability Power 100, which recognises the most impactful and influential disabled people. Emma’s award in the Transport, Retail, Service and Hospitality category underscores her dedication to transforming the landscape of accessible travel and tourism, and creating a “worldview” where inclusion is prioritised by all.

Lady Tina Reading, Editor, Lube Media

Lady Tina Reading Dip DigM MCIPR is an accomplished media and communications leader, currently serving as Editor of Lube Media, (UKLA), Metroland Life, and Beautiful Weddings UK.

With a diverse background spanning aviation, finance, lifestyle, and technical publishing, Tina brings a wealth of experience and a strategic mindset to her editorial and communications work. She is a dedicated advocate for accessibility and community engagement.

Tina’s journey — shaped by personal challenges, including recovery from two neck injuries — fuels her commitment to inclusivity and innovation in publishing. She strives to ensure that industry content is accessible, relevant and impactful.

Known for her ability to translate complex topics into clear and compelling narratives, Tina is passionate about promoting sustainability and driving meaningful change across the sectors she serves.

For more information on categories, how to enter, and sponsorship opportunities, visit our dedicated website travelforeverybody.com