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Welcome

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

ENAT is 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

"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."              Lilian Müller, ENAT President

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

Join ENAT

ENAT 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. 

Download the ENAT flyer (2010 version, in English or German)

News

New! 09/03/2010 Child Safety in Europe - More Lives Can be Saved

The Fifth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, organized by WHO/Europe and hosted by Italy, (10 - 12 March 2010) focuses on protecting children's health in a changing environment. But an estimated 345 children across Europe will die from an injury during the three day Ministerial Conference and this will happen despite the fact that we know what works to prevent many of these injuries, writes the European Child Safety Alliance.

New! 08/03/2010 Meet ENAT President Lilian Müller and UN Chairperson Mohammed Al-Tarawneh at ITB Berlin

ENAT joins the world's biggest travel trade show this week at ITB Berlin, where ENAT President Lilian Müller will meet delegates and speak on the subject of Accessible Tourism for All. She is joined by Mr. Mohammed Al-Taranweh, Chairperson of the UN Committee on the Rights of People with Disabilities, and other distinguished speakers.

New! 25/02/2010 "Access on Wheels". Linking Customers with Providers of Accessible Tourism and Travel in Europe

Belgian, Bert van Driel became a wheelchair user in 2007. However, he wanted to remain active. Bert realised that active wheelchair users need to carefully plan any activity. During this process, he noticed that most on-line information is not accurate and outdated. Bert started the non-profit organisation "Access on Wheels" in 2009 as an independent forum by and for wheelchair users.

New! 22/02/2010 Travel Industry 'Failing to Cater for Disabled'

Britain's leading travel companies are failing to serve the needs of disabled travellers, new research has found.

New! 15/02/2010 Malta Sets its Sights on Improving Infrastructure for Accessible Tourism

Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, the Environment and Culture, Mario de Marco explained at a recent seminar in Malta how the Mediterranean island is preparing to make its tourism offers accessible for all.

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Latest ENAT Members

  • Bill Forrester
  • Portugal Accessible
  • Eva GonzalezMontero
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Events

New! 04/03/2010 ITB Berlin Travel Trade Fair and Convention - Update

Berlin, 10-14 March 2010. Here you will find an update on the workshops and exhibition stands that will be addressing Accessible Tourism issues and offers at the world's largest tourism and travel trade show.

New! 17/02/2010 Workshop with European Stakeholders. The Calypso Study: Preliminary Findings and the Way Forward

24 March 2010, Brussels. The European Commission is hosting a Social Tourism stakeholders' workshop as a general consultation exercise more or less mid-way through the Calypso Study.

New! 17/02/2010 Facilitating Exchanges through Calypso: The Way Forward from the Supply Side Perspective

2-3 March 2010, Rome. This meeting, organised by the European Commission and the Italian authorities, will focus on the tourism supply side, such as accommodation establishments (hotels, hostels, spas etc), travel agents and tour operators.

New! 11/02/2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver and Whistler, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia is the venue for the two great winter sports spectacles: the Olympic Games, from 12 to 28 February and Paralympic Games, from 12 to 21 March, 2010.

21/01/2010 Sights Unseen. Photography by Blind and Visually Impaired People

London, UK 19 - 23 January 2010. An accessible exhibition of photographs by blind and visually impaired people. In partnership with Sight of Emotion (Mexico), the Organisation of Blind Africans and Caribbeans (OBAC, London) and One-Plus-One (China).

08/01/2010 Introducing the Accessibility Guide for Companies to the European Parliament

Brussels, 13 January 2010. The Accessibility Guide for Companies analyzes and presents criteria regarding the accessibility of spaces, routes, elements, furniture, products and services in our surroundings. The Guide will be presented for Members of the European Parliament by its author, Architect Enrique Rovira‐Beleta.

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