Ljubljana, Slovenia. Wednesday 25 October 2017. The ELEVATOR project partnership is holding a Workshop addressing “Training in accessible tourism and development of accessible destinations”.Ljubljana, Slovenia. Wednesday 25 October 2017.The ELEVATOR project partnership is holding … | Continue reading
VisitEngland and VisitScotland have launched a website for tourism businesses to produce their own accessibility guides.Photo: Ramp access signage (VisitBritain). VisitEngland and VisitScotland have launched a website for tourism businesses to produce their own accessibility guid … | Continue reading
27 September 2017, Thessaloniki. On the occasion of United Nations World Tourism Day, The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki organises a Soirée with presentations addressing visitors, businesses, cultural and government agencies - informing about the huge tourism market that r … | Continue reading
27 September 2017, Brussels, Belgium. Conference theme: 'A European strategy to enhance the competitiveness of the tourism industry, a key driver for job creation’.World Tourism Day: 27 September 2017, Brussels, Belgium. Conference theme: 'A European strategy to enhance the c … | Continue reading
Paris, France. 20 to 21 November 2017. ENAT, in association with VisitParis Region, is organising a Learning Event where National and Regional Tourist organisatons can come together for 2 days to share their experiences and learn from each other about developing and marketing acc … | Continue reading
6th October 2017, Vicenza, Italy. Presenting innovative best practices in the development of European tourism itineraries for the market of visitors with specific access requirements. We will show how tourism operators and destinations are engaging with this market and winning mo … | Continue reading
A Study commissioned by the European Parliament, Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies DG Internal Policies, Directorate B, carried out by CERTH (Greece) with sub-contractors: European Disability Forum (EDF) and European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT).The … | Continue reading
Project ITACA intends to enhance an idea of innovative and sustainable tourism by promoting accessibility for all citizens as a qualifying value of competitiveness and inclusivity for companies and territories, through the implementation of development initiatives for eco-tourism … | Continue reading
ELEVATOR Project Newsletter no. 3, June 2017, with information about the third project partner meeting and Workshop held in Rome, Italy and featuring Education of Tourist Guides on Accessible Tourism.Photo: Mrs. Gabriella Cetorelli, officer of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage an … | Continue reading
Photos from the ELEVATOR team's Study Visit at the Roman Forum and at the Project Workshop. | Continue reading
28.6.2017, Brussels. The European Network for Accessible Tourism is delighted to announce that Mr Paudie Healy, Universal Access, Ireland has been elected to its European Board of Directors today in Brussels.Managing Director of the European Network for Accessible Tourism non-pro … | Continue reading
The Zero Project, an initiative of the Essl Foundation, focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities globally. It provides a platform where the most innovative and effective solutions to problems that persons with disabilities face, are shared. Its sole objective is to assi … | Continue reading
Málaga, Spain, 27 to 29 September: DRT4ALL Design, Research Networks and Technology for All and Tourism for All are merged again into a single congress under the theme of "Accessibility for All 4.0". Organised by Fundación ONCE and Partners, including ENAT.Málaga, Spain, 27 to 29 … | Continue reading
Please use this form to register for the Conference. After you have submitted this form you will receive an email with an activation link. Please be sure to "activate" your registration by clicking on the link. Conference attendance is free of charge.Registration is obligatory fo … | Continue reading
Brussels, Belgium. 27 June 2017. Learning and training in ‘Tourism for All’ are under the spotlight at this EU conference organised by the APP TOUR YOU partnership. All tourism sector actors and stakeholders are welcome to learn about the on-line open learning course developed by … | Continue reading
Brussels, 25 April 2017. Key products and services, like phones, e-book readers, operating systems and payment terminals, will have to be made more accessible to people with disabilities, under draft EU rules amended in committee today.Brussels, 25 April 2017. Key products and se … | Continue reading
The Pantou Accessible Tourism Directory was established initially as a data collection tool for a European Commission study of the supply of accessible tourism in Europe in 2014. It lists tourism suppliers who are able to offer accessible tourism services to customers with specif … | Continue reading
NEWSCAT is a project funded by Erasmus + under Key Action 2: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices. It gathers organizations with different and complementary expertise (research bodies, service providers organizations, advocacy and umbrella organizations.. … | Continue reading
The project Development of curricula on Accessible Tourism for VET Tourism Courses (TOUR4ALL) is funded by the ERASMUS+ Programme and aims at developing a module on Accessible Tourism for VET students, teachers, and tourism professionals.The project "Development of curricula on A … | Continue reading
Gondolas 4 All is now in operation, thanks to donor support and a lot of hard work. "Gondolas 4 All is now in operation, thanks to donor support and a lot of hard work", declared Alessandro Dalla Pietà and Enrico Greifenberg, the creators of the Onlus Gondolas4All’s project … | Continue reading
The Municipality of Ayia Napa, from the Cypriot side, and the Municipality of Rethymno with the National Confederation of Disabled People (NCDP), from the Greek side, after the approval of their proposal submitted under the third call of "Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Greece … | Continue reading
DESIGN FOR ALL: We promote the exchange of experiences, awareness raising and dissemination of knowledge. Through our network we are committed to the professional implementation of the "Design for All" concept.DESIGN FOR ALL: We promote the exchange of experiences, awareness rais … | Continue reading
Tuesday, 21 February 2017. Disabled people will get a fresh chance to make their voices heard as consumers, thanks to a UK government initiative to be announced on Tuesday. Eleven sector champions are being appointed to help make different areas of business more accountable to th … | Continue reading
Krakow, Poland. 27-28 April 2017. Having recently adopted the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations declared 2017 the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. This Congress comes at a challenging time where tourism keeps booming although … | Continue reading
Plan view of 16 square metre UD hotel room by JeanYves ProdelI am looking for a hotel group that would innovate by introducing my concept of small hotel rooms accessible to all even for wheelchair users.Hotel groups and cruise liners are resolutely focused on the customer experie … | Continue reading
Partners in the EU Funded APP TOUR YOU Project consortium present an online course for small businesses in the tourism sector, addressing how to cater for tourists with specific access requirements. Registration is open to all and free of charge for a period of 8 weeks from 16 Ja … | Continue reading
Accessibility is a priority at Casa do Lago - this incredible disabled friendly property offers luxury accommodation for families with people from all ages, including two wheelchair users among them.Photo. Casa do Lago patio. Accessible luxury bedroom with en suite bathroom, both … | Continue reading
Will I Need Personal Assistance Services Abroad? Getting from place to place, taking care of yourself, and getting assistance when needed are all part of the equation. Accessible Madrid provides Personal Assistance Service (PAS) for disabled travellers visiting Madrid, Spain on t … | Continue reading
The project addressed the question of how to overcome barriers and obstacles, both in society and within the person with disabilities, to improve opportunities for people with disabilities to access a job and be fully valued on an equal footing in the labor market for all the Mem … | Continue reading
The BRENDAIT Project is the conception and application of a pilot methodology to dynamize the transformation of a territory into an accessible and inclusive tourist destination.The BRENDAIT Project is the conception and application of a pilot methodology to dynamize the transform … | Continue reading
Access Angels, a project funded by the EU ERASMUS+ programme involving 4 member States, aims to train youth volunteers to act as assistants to visitors with access requirements in rural areas in Europe.Access Angels aims to train youth volunteers to act as assistants to visitors … | Continue reading
8 December 2016, Athens, Greece. Museum and cultural professionals from Greece, the U.S. and the UK will examine how museums and cultural institutions can strengthen their role as destinations and be part of sustainable cultural development8 December 2016, Athens, Greece. Organis … | Continue reading
7th December 2016, Rome, Italy. An event organised on the occasion of the International Day of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2016 by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, Directorate General for Museums and Directorate General for Tourism, in cooperation with … | Continue reading
Adaptive skiing provides people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of snow sports at resorts and facilities throughout North America. This resource informs adaptive skiers of all levels how they can access and enjoy programs at many of the major resorts in the … | Continue reading
Documents and other resources from the ELEVATOR project are published here as they become available. | Continue reading
"Efficient movement to higher quality staff and services in tourism for all"This page gives Quick Access to information about the ELEVATOR Erasmus+ project. Use the links below to browse the Mini-site. Quick Links: ELEVATOR News ELEVATOR Events ELEVATOR Libra … | Continue reading
Subscription to the e-Bulletin is free of charge. (ENAT Members receive the more detailed Members' e-Bulletin). The mailing list is confidential. ENAT will not disclose or pass on any of your contact details to anyone. Please add or update your contact details using the form … | Continue reading
Go directly to the ENAT European Accessible Cities list Create your own Accessible City profile page (For ENAT members only - please make sure you are logged in). Read about the European Access City Award 2018 Deadline for applications was on 11th September 2017. Introduction E … | Continue reading
ENAT Projects PortalThis page gives access to information and websites about ongoing or completed projects managed by ENAT or where ENAT is a partner.Go to list of current ENAT projects.Go to list of past ENAT projects.Go to list of more Projects and Good Practices (not only ENAT … | Continue reading
Read the ENAT Code of Good Conduct Go to Sign-up page ( - for ENAT Members only) Go to ENAT Code of Good Conduct Background Information View list of companies and organisations who have signed the Code of Good Conduct What is the ENAT Code of Good Conduct? Launched in October … | Continue reading
The ENAT Code of Good Conduct is a commitment label and certification scheme for public and private enterprises and organisations, recognising their efforts to promote accessible travel and tourism. It is the first and only international labelling scheme for the promotion of ethi … | Continue reading