Omni Hotels & Resorts Offers Five Star Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

TORONTO, July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- eSSENTIAL Accessibility and Omni Hotels & Resorts have partnered to launch the eSSENTIAL Accessibility app, an exciting accessibility initiative for guests with disabilities. The eSSENTIAL Accessibility app provides keyboard and mouse replacement tools that help individuals with physical, reading and age-related disabilities navigate the web. Through the app's motion technology and voice activated controls, guests can make reservations, research destinations and take advantage of offers.

"Omni Hotels & Resorts provides each guest with a total departure from the everyday by pairing thoughtful details with unparalleled service," says Simon Dermer, Managing Director of eSSENTIAL Accessibility. "Our app will allow them to do just that online. By adopting our solution, they are now a member of our coalition of purpose driven, disability-friendly organizations."

Guests who click on the app icon are redirected to a dedicated Omni landing page where they can download the app, but also learn about everything Omni has to offer. For more information on the initiative, visit the eSSENTIAL Accessibility page here.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. With over 20 world-class golf courses and award-winning spa retreats, to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options.  Known for its distinguished, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company's "Power of One" associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications and was ranked "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains" in the J.D. Power 2015 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study^SM. As a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), Omni's loyalty program is further expanded through the DISCOVERY® loyalty program offering members additional global benefits. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.

About eSSENTIAL Accessibility
eSSENTIAL Accessibility's assistive technology and web accessibility evaluation services enhance the digital customer experience for people with disabilities. Private and public sector organizations around the world feature a recognizable, interactive icon on their homepage, symbolizing their commitment to digital inclusivity.

Over 20 million North Americans have trouble typing, moving a mouse, gesturing or reading a screen. They need assistive technology to interact with a website even if it is built with accessibility in mind. eSSENTIAL Accessibility goes beyond minimum website compliance requirements to make digital platforms welcoming to people of all abilities and to ensure the delivery of a transformational experience with universal appeal. For more information, visit essentialaccessibility.com

SOURCE eSSENTIAL Accessibility; Omni Hotels & Resorts