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Welcome

Welcome to the Website of ENAT - the European Network for Accessible Tourism.

ENAT began life as a European project in January 2006. It was initiated by nine sponsoring organisations as a network for all those ‘who support or want to know more about accessible tourism in Europe’.  

In 2008 ENAT became a non-profit association for organisations that aim to be 'frontrunners' in the study, promotion and practice of accessible tourism.

By leveraging the knowledge and experience of the network, our members are improving the accessibility of tourist information, transport, infrastructure, design and service for visitors with all kinds of access needs, providing models of excellence in accessible tourism for the whole of the tourism industry.

President's Message

Lilian Müller, ENAT President

Photo of ENAT President, Lilian Müller"Enabling access to tourism is our priority.... Accessible tourism is not a niche market; it's a demographic explosion and we will all feel the effects. We have to improve access now."

 

(Read the full text of the President's Message...)

Join ENAT

ENAT is not unaffected by the economic downturn. Our membership fell from 500 members in June 2008 to around 200 in March 2009 but is now climbing again.  Members are to be found in more than 30 countries and 5 continents. Development activities are strong on many fronts such as destination management, marketing, transport, tour operations, education, training, standards and services. By joining ENAT, organisations can be assured of keeping up-to-date with the latest developments and helping to shape the future of accessible tourism in Europe. Investment in accessible tourism measures can bring high returns, also when the market is weakening. 
If you are working in accessible tourism or want to be part of it, we warmly invite you to join ENAT.

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News

New! 01/07/2009 New Series of Accessible Tourism Seminars Opens in Brandenburg, Germany

In June 2009, another seminar of the series “Brandenburg for All – barrier free tourism” took place in Potsdam, the capital of Germany’s Federal State of Brandenburg. Starting in 1998, tourism organisations in Brandenburg have been increasing their accessible offers for all guests, step by step.

New! 16/06/2009 ENAT International Congress, Vienna 2009 - Early Booking Rates Now Available

The 2nd ENAT International Congress takes place in Vienna on 30th September to 1st October 2009. Book before 30th June, to secure your place, and save 20% on the normal fee. Reduced rates for ENAT Members.

New! 12/06/2009 Accessible Tourism Faces Challenges Down Under

The latest issue of Tourism-Review.com highlights the fact that seniors and disabled travellers represent a growing market. Australia mostly offers quality services but there is still space for improvement.

New! 09/06/2009 UK's Southern Railways Tests Priority Seating Card Scheme

If you cannot manage the train journey standing up from Gatwick Airport to Central London, the recently introduced Priority Seating Card is for you. Southern Railways hopes that by issuing a pass card to older persons, pregnant women, those with a disability and with less visible difficulties, fellow passengers will more readily give up priority seats to those who need them.

01/06/2009 VisitEngland Introduces "One-Step-Ahead" Access Label for Accommodation Sector

VisitEngland has recently refreshed the entry-level mobility standard of the National Accessible Scheme, which enables all accommodation providers to give a declaration of the accessibility of their business. The standard, called ‘One step ahead’, is not so exacting as the requirements for full wheelchair accessibility.

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Events

New! 03/06/2009 International Paralympic Day, 11 July 2009, Berlin

Berlin, 11 July 2009. The International Paralympic Committee will host the second Paralympic Day as a biennial event at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, promoting the fascination and social dimension of Paralympic Sport.

30/04/2009 ENAT Annual General Assembly, 2009

The Annual General Assembly of ENAT will take place in Brussels on Wednesday 20 May 2009.

26/04/2009 Welcome to the Greek AUTONOMIA EXPO 2009

Athens, Greece. Be part of the great celebration of disability, technology, aesthetics and culture which is taking place on the 15th, 16th and 17th of May 2009. The EXPO, organized annually by ENAT funding member, DISABILITY NOW, includes a showcase of accessible tourism offers by ENAT members and associates.

03/04/2009 Addressing the Human Resource Challenge for Tourism: The Qatar Summit

Doha, Qatar. 21 to 22 April 2009. The UNWTO has called the Qatar Summit to provide an informed diagnosis of the region’s tourism human resources challenge and to deliver a range of solutions to form a common agenda for tourism human resources in the region to move the sector forward. ENAT member Mr. Ibrahim Abu-Helil will speak on the HR development needs for accessible tourism.

03/04/2009 'Tourists and Tourism' Regional Tourism Workshop, Novi Sad, Serbia

23 to 24 April, 2009. The Serbian NGO, "Centre Living Upright" is organising this workshop on the social and economic need for infrastructural investment for accessible tourism and to recognise the need for developing products and services in the area of tourism that will be accessible for all.

18/02/2009 Competitive and Sustainable Tourism for All: European Workshop for SMEs

Ljubjlana, Slovenia. 12 March 2009. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are at the heart of the European Tourism Industry and have a great capacity for adaptability and innovation. This one-day workshop, marking the launch of a new EU-funded SME network initiative led by ENAT, will focus on how SMEs can address accessibility in their business, making them more competitive as well as sustainable over the long-term.

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