700 disability advocates meet in the European Parliament to ask for an “inclusive future in the EU”

On 23 May, the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels will host the “5th European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities”, with the participation of over 700 disability advocates from all EU countries. The delegates represent the full diversity of persons with disabili … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Access Israel's 13th International Webinar on Accessible Tourism 2023

15 Professional lectures by leading speakers from around the world. New advanced practices and initiatives and more. Free Webinar by Access Israel Organisation Speakers in the field of Accessible Tourism will make short presentations on subjects including: national and internatio … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

EU project CulTourData offers grants for small and medium-sized tourist businesses

CulTourData is offering tourism SMEs one-time grants of 7000 EURO to finance innovative projects with "creatives" and data experts. The aim of the EU grants is to give tourism SMEs in selected countries the opportunity to enhance the quality of their offers and strengthen the vis … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

AccessibleEU

This page is maintained by ENAT, a partner in the AccessibleEU Resource Centre, financed by the European Commission.   | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

SAVE THE DATE: ENAT Annual General Assembly, Brussels, Thursday 29 June 2023

SAVE THE DATE: ENAT Annual General Assembly, Brussels, Thursday 29 June 2023 Thursday 29 June 2023. ENAT Annual General Assembly. Time: 10.00 to 13:00 hours.  Venue: The AGA is kindly hosted at VisitFlanders, Grasmarkt 61, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. (Prior registration and photo ID … | Continue reading


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Visit the online AccessibleEU Resource Centre

The European Commission's flagship project aims to support the implementation of EU policies and legislation on accessibility for persons with disabilities. The AccessibleEU is a resource centre on accessibility, working on the areas of built environment, transport, information a … | Continue reading


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AccessibleEU Resource Centre

A European Commission "flagship" initiative in support of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030. The AccessibleEU is a resource centre on accessibility, working on the areas of built environment, transport, information and communication technologies a … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

AccessibleEU Resource Centre

A European Commission "flagship" initiative in support of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030. The AccessibleEU is a resource centre on accessibility, working on the areas of built environment, transport, information and communication technologies a … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Accessibility Control Methodology of Public Services and Infrastructure, Greece (2009)

Manual to apply a common methodology for assessing, monitoring and reporting the accessibility of public infrastructures and services regarding building infrastructure, outdoor spaces and transportation. It also includes appendices on: terminology, the applicable legislation and … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Greece 15 Million EURO Programme: Accessible Beaches for Everyone

Greece's 15 Million EURO programme to ensure accessibility to the sea for people with disabilities and people with limited mobility. The Project The project "Creation of Integrated Accessible Tourist Marine Destinations" of the Operational Programme “Competitiveness, Entrepreneur … | Continue reading


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SAVE THE DATE - ENAT Annual General Assembly 29 June 2023, Brussels

We'll meet again... in Brussels for the ENAT Annual General Assembly, 10.00 to 13.00 hours. Date: Thursday 29 June 2023 Venue: VisitFlanders, Grasmarkt 61, Brussels Time: 10.00 to 13.00 hours. The meeting is open to ENAT Full Members (in priority).  ENAT Associate Members may att … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

TRIPS Project - TRansport Innovation for Persons with disabilities needs Satisfaction

The project aims at making public transport more accessible for persons with disabilities, elderly voyagers and really everyone. Today, eighty million European citizens face long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment. The goal of TRIPS is to design, describe a … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Accessible Tourism Day, Germany

On Friday, 17 March 2023, the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) will hold its eleventh “Accessible Tourism Day”. The GNTB will focus on the question of how the various needs of holidaymakers with disabilities can be addressed in tourism offers, what attractive options already … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

A consortium led by ONCE Foundation has been selected to create the European Accessibility Resource Centre, 'AccessibleEU'

'AccessibleEU' will promote the implementation of accessibility policies in EU Member States. Madrid, 6th February 2023. The creation of 'AccessibleEU' is one of the flagship initiatives proposed by the European Commission in the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Di … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

TravelAbility Partners with USA's #1 Hospitality Management College to Change the Way Travelers with a Disability will be Treated in the Future

TravelAbility partners is delighted to announce a partnership with the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, to develop “TravelAbility: Filling the Accessibility Gap in Hospitality,” a self-paced learning module that will be part of the college’s … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

UNWTO User-guide for Accommodation, Food and Beverage and MICE companies to apply International Standards

UNWTO, Fundación ONCE and the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) launched a user guide to apply international standards on Accessible Tourism for All, targeting accommodation, food and beverage and MICE companies. This new guidance tool should serve as a starting point … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

New Program Aims to “Spark” Innovative Accessible Tourism Ideas in the Kootenay Rockies

The initiative is aimed at sparking and supporting innovative accessible tourism ideas in the Kootenay Rockies tourism region. "What's your accessible tourism idea? We can get you started with grants and mentorships. Apply by February 28th, 2023".  The “Spark” Mentorships & G … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Join the DIVETOUR MOOC. Free training on accessible tourism for business, professionals and students

In this course you will learn about Accessible Tourism, not only as a matter of rights but also as a big business opportunity and a way to achieve a more equitable, sustainable and high quality tourism offer. From 16th January to the end of February, the DIVETOUR MOOC (Massive On … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

"Accessibility should be understood as an investment, not a cost" - Experts at Fitur International Tourism Fair

Fundación ONCE, UNWTO and UNE presented at the International Tourism Fair the keys to apply the international norm of accessible tourism. New UNWTO user-friendly guide for destinations to implement ISO tourism accessibility standard Madrid, 19 January 2023. The International Tou … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Bambus Rejser

Bespoke individual tours to southeast Asia with a focus on culture, nature and adventure travel. Bespoke individual tours to southeast Asia with a focus on culture, nature and adventure travel. | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

Join the EPSI and ENAT Webinar: “Active ageing through Sport and Accessible Tourism”

Join this free Webinar to learn about the SENIOR Eco-Nect EU project and discuss the role of Sport and Accessible Tourism in the Silver Economy. Webinar: Monday 12th December 2022  “Active ageing through Sport and Accessible Tourism” Time: from 10.00 to 12.00 CET (Brussels time) … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

New UNWTO user-friendly guide for destinations to implement ISO tourism accessibility standard

On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UNWTO, ONCE Foundation and the Spanish Association for Standardisation (UNE) have launched a user-guide targeting public administrations and tourism destinations to implement ISO Standard 21902:2021. This is a … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

ATEC launches Accessible and Inclusive Host training programme in Australia

The Accessible and Inclusive Host programme is for tourism operators large or small, with or without experience in the accessible and inclusive market. The training course is offered by ATEC - the Australian Tourism Export Council. Starts 6th December 2022. There is a fee of AUS … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 1 year ago

DIVETOUR Project Announces Free Accessible Tourism Training "cMOOC"

ENAT and 7 EU tourism and training organisations offer a new "connectivist Massive Open Online Course" (cMOOC) for students and professionals. This free e-learning course aims to raise trainees' knowledge and skills to support the tourism transition, post-Covid, to deliver sustai … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Turismo de Portugal. The Accessible Festivals Programme has been launched, finally!

Due to the limitations imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, it was impossible to launch this Programme, as the major events only took place again in 2022, after the lifting of the confinement. In these circumstances, the Portuguese Government concluded that the conditions for the la … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

3rd World Conference on Smart Destinations, Valencia, 21 to 23 November 2022

The Government of Spain, together with the Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia City Council, Visit València Foundation and with the collaboration of the UN World Tourism Organization, are organising the 3rd World Conference on Smart Destinations. #SDWC2022    #SmartValencia2022 Coin … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport PRM Manager Calls on EU to Act on Abuse

In this exclusive interview, Amsterdam Schiphol airport PRM (Passengers with Reduced Mobility) Manager Wen Cheung explains the challenges the airport assistance service is facing as travel and tourism recovers. By Roberto Castiglioni, Reduced Mobility Rights. Airports all over th … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

SENIOR ECO-NECT Kick-off event: European Ecosystems dedicated to Silver and Ageing Economy.

This event kicks off the 2-year-long project on Senior Eco-Nect that aims to support the emergence and the developement of European ECOsystems dedicated to silver and ageing ECOnomy. Join the kick-off and learn more about how to understand the emerging opportunities in providing … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Travelability - Accessible destinations

Explore accessible destinations in the US and Canada at the Travelability destinations portal. Explore accessible destinations in the US and Canada at the Travelability destinations portal. | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Conference: Inclusive Nordic Travel

Oslo, Norway. 7 November 2022. The conference highlights the advantages of inclusive tourism by showing how it can contribute to sustainable community building and further support equality and independence for everyone.   Monday 7th November 2022. 09.00 to 19.00 hours.  Place: … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

ENAT Annual Report 2021

The ENAT Annual Report 2021 records the membership of the association and its activities carried out in 2021. Contents ENAT Members, 2021  Slides   3 to  6 Members’ Activities  Slides   7 to 46 Information and Outreach  Slides 47 to 50 Projects   Slides 51 to 56 Partnership … | Continue reading


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SENIOR ECO-NECT. Supporting European ecosystems dedicated to silver and ageing economy

Supporting the emergence and the development of European ecosystems dedicated to silver and ageing economy. Funded by the EC HORIZON EUROPE Programme. The overall objective of Senior Eco-Nect project is to prepare a joint action plan to support the emergence and the development o … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Autotrader

Auto Trader is the UK’s largest automotive marketplace. We feature more than 450,000 cars on any given day, giving you access to over 80% of the UK’s automotive retailers in one place. Car deals, buying and selling advice. Read the Electric Vehicles Guide for Drivers with Disabi … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Together for EU Tourism - Stakeholders' Meeting

Brussels, 13.September 2022. Tourism stakeholders have made pledges to support the EU Tourism Transition Pathway. This event will show good examples and encourage more stakeholders to get engaged. Time: 09.00 to 13.00 on Tuesday 13 September 2022. Online: Link to download Webex A … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Access Israel's 8th International Conference. The Future of Accessibility Tourism, Transportation, Business and Leisure

9 to 12 September 2022, Tel Aviv. The Access Israel conference offers unique events, opportunities to create close relationships and connections with leading accessibility executives and professionals from government, corporate and the NGO sectors, from around the world. Enhanced … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

EASPD's Innovation Awards are back!

After the great success of the first edition, we are delighted to invite you to the 2nd Edition of the EASPD Innovation Awards. Aiming to highlight the work of our members and observers, this year’s awards will focus on the topic of our Annual Conference in Malta “Quality of Life … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Zero Project Call for Nominations 2023 on Independent Living and Political Participation and ICT

The Zero Project Call for Nominations 2023 calls on inclusive, innovative, and scalable solutions from around the world to submit their nominations, which will be evaluated in a multi-step process that includes peer-review and voting. The Zero Project encourages nominations from … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Training Webinar for Tourism Providers: How to Develop Accessible Tourism in Rural and Natural Areas, Monday 20 June 2022

Presented by ENAT, the European Network for Accessible Tourism, in collaboration with ACCESS IT partners, for Tourism Service providers, from 09.30 to 12.00 CEST. Free, pre-registration required, via Zoom. ENAT – the European Network of Accessible Tourism – is pleased to invite y … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Vocational Education in Accessible Tourism. Pyrgos, Greece, 9.6.2022

The Chamber of Ilia and the DAISSy research group of Hellenic Open University organise a hybrid information event (in Greek) in the context of project “IN-TOUR – INclusive TOURism Professions. European Curricula for Accessible Tourism Manager and Frontline Staff”, which is funded … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

The Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference in Asia-Pacific (AITCAP) is back on 17 May 2022

AITCAP is a virtual event, taking place over 4 days in May 2022, with 3 hours of content each day: 17, 19, 24 & 26. Tickets give you access to all recordings. Photos by AITCAP AITCAP is a virtual event, taking place over 4 days in May 2022, with 3 hours of content each day: 17, 1 … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Games Without Barriers - ERASMUS+ Vocational Training Final Cionference

11th May, Perugia, Italy. Join the conference to learn about Games without barriers: Game-based learning in initial Vocational Training for Accessible Tourism. Photo: Hotel Manager and "Games Without Barriers" students. Final Conference Wednesday, 11th May 2022 Time: 9.00 – 13.3 … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Tourism Access and Inclusion: Best Practice Guidelines for Tourism MSMEs in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Report on the 3-day APEC Webinar, held in September and November 2021, and with extensive background information developed by Martin Heng for APEC, in support of tourism Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Photo: APEC This publication, together with a suite of onli … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Introduction to the ISO Standard 21902. Accessible Tourism for All: Requirements & Recommendations (by UNWTO)

Slide presentation on the ISO Accessible Tourism Standard, published 2021, by UNWTO Ethics, Culture and Social Responsibility Department. Photo by UNWTO. Slide presentation by: Marina Diotallevi, Head and Igor Stefanovic, Technical Coordinator UNWTO Ethics, Culture and Social Res … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Webinar: Accessible Tourism Within and Beyond Protected Areas in Lebanon, 5 May 2022

Zoom Webinar organised by Lebanon Mountain Trail association. Register free of charge. Supported by the Republic of Lebanon Ministry of Environment, the Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione Allo Sviluppo and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

CulTourData. EU-funded Project Enhancing Data-driven Cultural Tourism in European Capitals of Culture

CulTourData aims to boost the data and analytics skills of small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMEs) through a financial support scheme, leveraging synergies between tourism, culture, creativity and digital technology to develop more inclusive, sustainable and attractive … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

Webinar: Vaccines and vacation: The role played by immunisation in getting tourism moving again

The UK International Longevity Centre and Coalition for Life-course Immunisation showcase their key research findings on the social and economic benefits of vaccination. At this free Webinar, the UK International Longevity Centre and Coalition for Life-course Immunisation showcas … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

‘Disability Passport’ to help disabled people access more UK tourist attractions

A new campaign has been launched to boost awareness and registration of the ‘Access Card’, which translates disabilities or impairments into symbols, highlighting the reasonable adjustments individuals may need. Dubbed a ‘Disability Passport’, the Access Card informs providers qu … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago

CulTourData - Supporting data-driven innovation for tourism SMEs in European Capital of Culture

CulTourData aims to enhance data-driven cultural tourism across Europe. The project targets tourism SMEs in the European Capitals of Culture and helps them to use data analytics as part of their business strategy and create a business approach that combines tourism, culture, crea … | Continue reading


@accessibletourism.org | 2 years ago