Paris Olympic Games Campaign: Let's Move and Celebrate. Plus Accessibility Links for Visitors

23 June 2024 is Olympic Day, just 4 weeks to the start of the Paris Summer Olympic Games. Join the campaign and prepare for your visit with accessibility information at these key Websites. This year’s Olympic Day theme, Let’s Move and Celebrate, aims to ignite a collective passio … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 5 months ago

AccessibleEU European Event - Smart Cities: Enhancing Urban Design and Mobility for All

This AccessibleEU networking event, taking place in Madrid, will raise awareness about the importance of accessibility in urban design across Europe. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities navigating urban environments and to … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 5 months ago

AccessibleEU: Site Visits in Bruges, Belgium. Building Bridges between Heritage and Inclusion

Site visits organised by INTER Accessible Flanders’ agency with focus on architecture, renovations and universal design. Tuesday June 25 and Wednesday June 26, 2024 The city guded tours are free of charge. Language: Dutch Registration is required. (See below) Discover the harmony … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 5 months ago

Queensland's Year of Accessible Tourism 2023-2024

The Year of Accessible Tourism in Queensland is an opportunity to recognise the importance of accessible tourism experiences for all, and to ignite change and create opportunities for Queensland tourism businesses. Targeted initiatives are being delivered as part of the Year of A … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 5 months ago

Accessible Cyprus: Information and subsidies for tourism operators

Discover the enchanting beauty of Cyprus with our commitment to accessible tourism! Experience the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality of our island without barriers. From wheelchair-friendly attractions to inclusive accommodations, we ensure a seamless and me … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 6 months ago

New name announcement – the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance - an ENAT Partner

ENAT congratulates its partner, the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, on establishing its new name, with its renewed commitment to a whole world approach to sustainable travel and tourism. The Alliance issued the following Press Release on 10 May 2024. Reflecting the increa … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 6 months ago

European Disability Card approved by the European Parliament – only bureaucratic hurdle remains

On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament approved the provisional agreement on the European Disability Card and European Parking Card, which had been reached in February. The agreement was approved with 613 votes in favour, 7 against and 11 abstentions. The report on the extensi … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 6 months ago

Call for Certification Bodies to Collaborate with INCLAVI Inclusive Aviation Training Project

The INCLAVI consortium is seeking a European Certification Body to prepare and eventually deliver certification of the Inclusive Aviation training course. INCLAVI – Inclusive Aviation is an EU-funded project under the ERASMUS+ Programme addressing education and training for profe … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 6 months ago

European Cultural Tourism Network Awards 2024 seeks outstanding Accessible Heritage Destinations

The ECTN will award "European Collaboration for Smart and Sustainable Cultural Tourism Destinations", with the first theme addressing Accessibility to Heritage. About the Awards Cultural tourism is the fastest growing sector of European tourism and can contribute both to the sust … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 7 months ago

UN Resolution: 2027 Proclaimed International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism

Proposed by Uzbekistan, the resolution underscores the importance of developing sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, to contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering economic growth, full employment, rural development, and improving the livelihoods … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 7 months ago

UN Global Standard to Measure the Sustainability of Tourism

A groundbreaking statistical framework, developed under the leadership of UN Tourism, has been adopted by all 193 UN member states. Established in 1947, the UN Statistical Commission gathers Chief Statisticians from Member States and international organizations, and is the highes … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 7 months ago

SAVE THE DATE: ENAT Annual General Assembly, Brussels, Monday 3rd June 2024

ENAT welcomes its members to the Annual General Assembly, taking place at our new address in the heart of Brussels on Monday afternoon, 3rd June 2024. Monday 3rd June 2024. ENAT Annual General Assembly. Time: 13.00 to 16.00 hours. Venue: The AGA takes place at ENAT's new official … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 8 months ago

SAVE THE DATE! Senior Eco-Nect Project Final Event on June 4th, 2024, Brussels, Belgium

We're thrilled to invite you to the Senior Eco-Nect Final Event, hosted by @EPSI (European Platform for Sport Innovation), as we celebrate the culmination of our project. Save the date and be part of this milestone occasion! Join us on June 4th, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium, for th … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 8 months ago

European Commission announces new competitions for 2025 - European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

The European Commission launches the 2025 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. Tourism destinations across Europe are invited to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 8 months ago

ENAT Meets European Travel Commission Members in Athens for Training Workshop on Accessible Tourism

8 February 2024, Athens. Hosted by the Greek National Tourism Organisation, the 9th Annual Meeting of the Market Intelligence and Marketing Groups of the European Travel Commission (ETC) enjoyed a stimulating collaborative Workshop addressing Accessible Tourism in the context of … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 9 months ago

New Toolkit Urges Tourism Businesses in Belfast To Embrace Inclusivity

Belfast City Council has developed a new toolkit to help tourism and hospitality providers in the city become more inclusive and accessible to visitors with disabilities. will help tourism businesses across Belfast to ensure our welcome is inclusive to all. ‘Embrace the Inclusiv … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 9 months ago

Assisting Passengers With Non-Visible Disabilities. Guidance by ACI Europe

Airports have a long standing track record of caring for the most vulnerable passengers and visitors. With this new guidance, they are taking proactive steps to address the needs of passengers with non-visible or less visible disabilities. With this new guidance from Airports Cou … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 9 months ago

AccessibleEU Sessions at the ZERO PROJECT Conference, Vienna

This year's ZERO PROJECT Conference extends its programme to include an introductory session featuring the AccessibleEU Resource Centre and thematic Workshops on Accessibility in the Built Environment, ICTs, Transport, Policies and Standards. The AccessibleEU Introductory sessio … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 9 months ago

How can tourism become more accessible? BBC World Service "Business Daily" radio programme

The tourism sector could be missing out on billions by not adapting to the disabled market. However, some businesses and individuals are trying to change that. Speaking to people in North America, Greece and Spain who are making a difference, we find out the challenges in accessi … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 10 months ago

FITUR International Tourism Fair - FITUR 4All

MADRID – FITUR, in collaboration with IMPULSA IGUALDAD, creators of the accessible tourism brand TUR4all, have organised the FITUR 4Aall section, which is being held for the first time in 2024 with the aim of strengthening the quality, diversity and inclusion of the tourism offer … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 10 months ago

FITUR and IMPULSA IGUALDAD announce call for entries for 1st FITUR 4all Awards

The International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR, in collaboration with IMPULSA IGUALDAD, announces the opening of the first edition of the FITUR 4all 2024 Awards, which recognise the efforts of destinations, companies and institutions in the development and promotion of accessibility … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 11 months ago

AccessibleEU Report 05: Accessibility of the Built Environment in the European Union (2023)

The purpose of this document is to provide background information related to EU policies, legislation and standards that aim to ensure accessibility of the built environment for all citizens. Accessibility is recognised as an enabling factor for freedom of movement and the full s … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 11 months ago

CulTourData Final Conference, Chemnitz, Germany. 10th and 11th January 2024

Welcome to Chemnitz, the European Capital of Culture 2025. And welcome to a transformative journey at the intersection of tourism, culture, and innovation! Our CulTourData final conference is not just about the right websites, tools, or applications – it's about (r)evolutioni … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 11 months ago

Agri Travel and Slow Travel Expo (ATEST) International Exhibition 2024, Bergamo, Italy

Dedicated to slow, outdoor and active tourism at a local, national and international level, scheduled from 16th to 18th February 2024 (16th February B2B for operators and from 16th to 18th February for B2C for the general public) at Fiera Bergamo. The ATEST Expo is a great opport … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 11 months ago

VisitEngland launches new accessibility toolkit for tourism businesses

On 30 November VisitEngland launched its new ‘Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses’in England. The toolkit includes practical guidance on providing an inclusive welcome, designing accessible buildings, employing disabled people and creating quality accessibilit … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 11 months ago

International Accessible Tourism Forum - Asia and the Pacific, Seoul, South Korea

The Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization are organizing an International Accessible Tourism Forum with the participation of UNWTO. The forum is entitled The Future of Tourism for All - Advancing Accessible Tourism in the Asia and the Pacific Re … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 11 months ago

Cultural Timișoara - European City, City for All

The Asociațion, CED România Centre of Excellence in Diversity established this project, funded by the Timișoara Municipality Project Centre, in connection with the European Capitals of Culture, 2023. The project addresses inclusion of persons with disabilities, with a focus on ac … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 11 months ago

San Cristóbal de La Laguna wins 2024 Access City Award, advancing accessibility for persons with disabilities

The Spanish city received the 2024 EU Access City Award, for its comprehensive approach to accessibility and its dedication to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities. San Cristóbal de La Laguna has prioritised the accessibility of persons with disabilities acr … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 11 months ago

'Accessibility Business' Publishes Database of Direct Links to Nordic Accessibility Offers

Accessibility Business, the new accessibility consultancy firm driven by Magnus Berglund previous accessibility ambassador and director at Scandic Hotels, is now releasing a completely new database covering the largest and most attractive tourist attractions in the Nordic capit … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

TUI Nordic Group

Our Nordic customers can get travel information at our websites: https://www.tui.dk https://www.tui.no https://www.tui.fi https://www.tui.se Our Nordic customers can get travel information at our websites: https://www.tui.dk https://www.tui.no https://www.tui.fi https://www.tui … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

UNWTO Recommendations on accessibility for key players in management of natural resources

UNWTO, Fundación ONCE and UNE have issued a set of guidelines based on ISO Standard 21902:2021 Tourism For All, targeting key players in management of natural resources, who wish to make their offerings more accessible. The guidelines on accessibility for key players in the manag … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Nature Access to All

The Project focuses on facilitating accessible and sustainable tourism in the Central Baltic regions, by improving access to nature tourism infrastructure, products and information, thus contributing to the increase of the number of tourists. Project Summary The Project focuses o … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

ONAT4All

ONAT4All is an important step towards achieving a more inclusive society by ensuring access and equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in outdoors and adventure tourism. The project aims to contribute to improve knowledge, competences and skills in defining acce … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Accessible Tourism in a regenerative world - Innovative Training for the Tourism Transition Pathway - DIVETOUR

This Multiplier Event, organised by ENAT, with the kind support of VisitFlanders, will present the DIVETOUR Erasmus+ project outcomes. Tourism entrepreneurs, institutional stakeholders, training providers and innovators wwill share their experience and and network with participan … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Mainstreaming accessibility in products and services - Implementing the EU Accessibility Directive

AccessibleEU and the National Confederation of Disabled People of Greece (NCDP) co-organise a networking event in Athens to provide information about the requirements and implementation of EU Directive 2019/882 and to exchange views on its implementation at national level. Event … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

AccessibleEU Greece - Designing Accessible Events

AccessibleEU, The European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT) and the National Confederation of Disabled People of Greece (NCDP) co-organise a workshop in Athens to raise awareness of the importance of accessibility for persons with disabilities and those with other specific a … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

AccessibleEU Greece - Smart and Inclusive Cities: Services for All Citizens and Visitors

AccessibleEU, the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT) and the National Confederation of Disabled People of Greece (NCDP) co-organise an event to raise awareness on the importance of accessibility in developing smart and inclusive cities. Event information Target audien … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

AccessibleEU European event - Building Community, Connecting Stakeholders, Madrid, Spain

A networking event for policymakers, public officials, organisations and representatives of civil society, professional associations with an interest in improving accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities. Event information When: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 09:00 … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

UNWTO International Conference on Accessible Tourism - 16/17 November 2023

UNWTO and the Government of the Republic of San Marino are again providing an international platform for governments, destinations and the private sector, to advance accessibility in tourism. What are the objectives of the Conference? Foster Leadership in Accessibility: Explore … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

UNWTO Recommendations on Accessibility for Cultural Tourism Key Players

UNWTO, Fundación ONCE and UNE have issued a set of guidelines based on ISO Standard 21902:2021 Tourism For All, targeting key players of the cultural tourism ecosystem, who wish to make their offerings more accessible. The key partners in the drafting and expert review process we … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

IAAPA EXPO Europe 2023, Vienna: The New Frontiers of Accessible Tourism: The Importance of Training

Join our expert panel as they highlight the associated challenges of delivering accessible tourism, and the importance of building fruitful national and international networks. Key to the discussion will be the value of training when it comes to ensuring managers and employees ar … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

ENAT Member Dr Selvakumar Ramachandran gives Keynote on Harnessing Virtual Reality and the Metaverse for Inclusive and Accessible Tourism

Dr Selvakumar Ramachandran, CEO of Kerckhoffs Ltd. UK spoke at the 49th International Conference "Applications of Mathematics in Engineering and Economics" organised by the Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria, June 2023. On his recent trip to Sozopol, Bulgaria, Dr. Ramachandr … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Accessible EU: Your role in making Higher Education more accessible and inclusive

Pre-conference event by AccessibleEU Resource Centre, at AAATE, Paris, 29 August 2023. AccessibleEU, within the framework of the 17th International Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE) has organised a workshop that aims to be … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

ENAT Membership Fee Waiver Terminated. Facing the Tourism Transition Together

For 3 years, ENAT charged no membership fees for individual members and SMEs, due to the financial hardships in the tourism sector caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Normal charges were re-introduced from July 2023. Let us face the tourism transition together, as travel is on the r … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

AccessibleEU Launching Event, Brussels

AccessibleEU will be presented as a common European one-stop-shop on accessibility offering cutting edge experience, knowledge and practical skills for a range of actors including policymakers, legislators, and the representatives of older people, persons with disabilities and ot … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Zero Project Call for Nominations 2024. DEADLINE EXTENDED!

ZeroCall24: Inclusive Education and ICT. DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit your nomination by 23:59 CEST, July 2, 2023! About the Call for Nominations The Zero Project Call for Nominations 2024 (#ZeroCall24) is focused on Inclusive Education, and ICT. It calls on inclusive, innovative, a … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

European Commission launches the European Capital of Smart Tourism and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 competitions

The two competitions were launched simultaneously on 5 May 2023. Application deadlines are 1st and 5th June 2023. European Capital of Smart Tourism The European Capital of Smart Tourism is an established EU initiative which recognises outstanding achievements by European cities a … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

European Network for Accessible Tourism and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance join forces to support disability inclusion in the hospitality sector

Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is partnering with the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT) to increase disability inclusion and promote universal access in the hospitality industry. The partnership will see both organisations act in close collaboration, enabling knowl … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago