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• EU Study: Stronger Commitment Needed to Meet Growing Accessible Tourism Demand in Europe

  A new study on the supply of accessible tourism services in the EU Member States, financed by the European Parliament, shows that there is a general lack of provisions for visitors with access needs. Greater commitment and cooperation is needed between tourism authorities, destinations and enterprises, if supply is to meet the growing demand for accessibility, especially from increasing numbers of senior travellers, many of whom face access difficulties.

  Published At 28/04/2015

• New European Accessible Tourism Directory, ‘Pantou’ connects travellers and suppliers

  Brussels, 9 January 2014. Pantou.org, a new online directory of accessible tourism suppliers is helping travellers find Europe’s accessible accommodation, restaurants, transportation and other services, making it much easier to discover places to go and things to do – comfortably and safely.

  Published At 09/01/2014

• One Year to the '1st World Summit on Destinations for All' in Montreal, Canada, October 2014

  The First World Summit on Destinations for All will be held in Montreal in October 2014. It aims to establish an international strategy to develop inclusive tourism, building on the experience of world regions, countries and destinations with a clear focus on the opportunities and challenges ahead.

  Published At 19/10/2013

• Planning Meeting for the 1st MENA-ENAT (Euro-Arab) Dead Sea Accessible Tourism for All and Jordan 4 All Forum & Expo, 23-25 October 2013

  Amman, Jordan, 8 July 2013. HRH Prince Raad of Jordan is determined to give his full support to make the 1st MENA-ENAT (Euro-Arab) Dead Sea Accessible Tourism for All and Jordan 4 All Forum & Expo a success and a platform for a positive change to happen in Jordan. The event will mark a new chapter in the promotion of measures to support disabled citizens in Jordan and cater for visitors with access requirements, building on the country’s acclaimed policies and actions in support of the rights of people with disabilities.

  Published At 12/07/2013

• Accessible Tourism is Big Money

  At a congress held last week by the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT), over 200 representatives from international disability organisations, tourist boards and private enterprise came to the overwhelming conclusion that accessible tourism is the fastest-growing business opportunity in the tourism industry.

  Published At 28/11/2007

• Tourism for All Congress to Benefit All Travellers

  A congress held in conjunction with leading accessible tourism network ENAT – the European Network for Accessible Tourism – is set to benefit both disabled and able-bodied travellers all over Europe.

  Published At 25/10/2007

• International Tourism for All Congress to Benefit All Disabled Travellers

  A congress held in conjunction with leading accessible tourism network ENAT – the European Network for Accessible Tourism – is set to benefit disabled travellers all over Europe.

  Published At 25/10/2007