One of the results of the Americans with Disabilities Act is an increase in the numbers of disabled travelers. Publications like Emerging Horizons, a California-based, 25,000-circulation magazine focus on accessible travel, and businesses, such as Mobility Challenged Vacations Ltd., see that disabled tourists are a growing market. One can argue the increase in tourism by the disabled was due to:
A. controllable elements within corporate structures
B. legal forces that changed the attractiveness of vacation options
C. macroeconomic conditions that made U.S. destinations more competitive relative to international spots
D. a shift in regulatory controls from the public sector to the private sector
E. competitive forces that changed how disabled tourists perceive vacations
Answer: B
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