Dania Beach-Based Special Needs Group Receives Prestigious Recognition From Travel Weekly Magellan Awards - S. Florida Business & Wealth

Dania Beach-Based Special Needs Group Receives Prestigious Recognition From Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

The awards honor outstanding design, marketing and services in hospitality, travel destinations, cruise lines, online travel services, airlines, airports, travel agents, agencies, tour operators and ground transportation.

The leading global provider of wheelchair, scooter, oxygen and other special needs equipment rentals, Special Needs Group®/Special Needs at Sea® (SNG), a full-fledged medical equipment and supply company, has been honored with a gold award in the highly acclaimed 2023 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards for its outstanding commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. For its unwavering dedication to making travel more accessible to individuals worldwide, SNG was awarded gold for Overall – Accessibility/Inclusivity.

The Magellan Awards are evaluated by a unique panel of experienced travel professionals who represent the top names and accomplished leaders of the industry. Instead of competing with each other, entries are assessed based on a standard of excellence developed by Travel Weekly over the years. 

“We are incredibly proud to once again be named a gold winner of the esteemed Travel Weekly Magellan Awards and recognized for our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity,” Andrew J. Garnett says, Founder, CEO and president of Special Needs Group®/Special Needs at Sea®. “This award is a reflection of our entire team’s dedication to delivering an accessible world by providing travelers with the necessary tools to discover new destinations with peace of mind.”

SNG is a global leader in providing rental and purchase options for a wide range of special needs equipment, including wheelchairs, scooters, and oxygen equipment. With a presence in 217 metropolitan areas and cities spread across 70 countries, SNG is the go-to choice for those requiring mobility and oxygen equipment. As the only company trusted by all major cruise lines for providing such equipment, SNG also offers its services to guests visiting hotels, resorts, theme parks, and convention centers.

SNG not only provides special needs equipment, but it also actively raises awareness of special needs travel. They achieve this through various means, such as newsletters, webinars, blogs, social media tools, panel discussions and presentations. It is located at 302 NW 1st St. in Dania Beach. For more information, visit Specialneedsgroup.com or call 1-800-513-4515.

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