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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 (2009 version, in English)

News

New! 05/02/2010 Calling for Reviewers to Comment on Indian Accessible Tourism Report

Indian Non-Governmental Organisation, Svayam, requests experts and stakeholders to give their comments on a Draft Research Study on Problems and Prospects of Accessible Tourism in India. This is the first study of its kind commissioned by the Indian Government.

New! 05/02/2010 Featured Member: JPS Tours, Belgium Offers Adapted Tours in Flanders Fields

From 1914 to 1918 the 'Westhoek', West-Flanders, was the scene of the Great War. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers of more than 20 nationalities fell in this conflict. After the often pointless battles and vast destruction, the Westhoek rose from its ashes. Today the Westhoek wants to spread a message of peace to visitors from all over the world.

New! 25/01/2010 UK Government Launches Accessible Tourism Guidance for Businesses in Preparation for London Olympic and Paralympic Games, 2012

Margaret Hodge, Member of Parliament and Minister for Culture, Creative Industries and Sport launched today a leaflet setting out the advantages for businesses of preparing themselves to welcome both domestic and foreign visitors with access needs at the forthcoming London Olympic and Paralympic Games.

New! 25/01/2010 UK's TourismSouthEast Podcast on Accessibility for Business

TourismSouthEast in the United Kingdom reviews some of the ways in which businesses can invest to make their facilities and services accessible for all. For relatively small costs it is possible to offer accommodation that is suitable for everybody. The podcast offers tips and advice to help businesses tap into the accessible tourism market, worth some 40 billion pounds a year.

New! 22/01/2010 Public Consultation: Review of the European Package Travel Directive

The Package Travel Directive (PTD), which came into effect in 1990, is aimed at protecting consumers in the area of package travel. Some of the most important rules concern the liability of package organisers and retailers, who must accept responsibility for the performance of the services offered. The Commission is now inviting comments from consumers and businesses as part of its review of the PTD.

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Events

New! 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.

05/01/2010 ITB Berlin Convention: Global Future Summit

Berlin 10 to 12 March 2010. The first ITB Global Future Summit analyzes the mega trends demographic change, climate change/natural resources, technology revolution and consumer behaviour.

06/12/2009 Presentation of the Accessibility Guide of Sports Infrastructure for People with Reduced Mobility

Brussels, 14 December 2009. The association AMT Concept will present the guide “Sport & Handicaps” in the presence of Evelyne Huytebroeck, Ministry of Brussels for the Assistance of Persons with Disabilities. The main aim of this work is to show the level of accessibility of the sporting infrastructures of the Area of Brussels-Capital to the people with reduced mobilities (PMR).

25/11/2009 Seminar on New Perspectives for Tourism: Universal Accessibility as a Quality Reference

Estoril, Portugal. 10 December 2009. Tourism Portugal, in partnership with the National Institute for Rehabilitation, the Foundation League, the Cascais Foundation and Accessible Portugal are hosting this seminar to strengthen the awareness of universal accessibility in the development of “Tourism for all”.

23/11/2009 EU CALYPSO Meeting: The Role and Importance of Regional Authorities in the Social Tourism Field

Toulouse, France 3 to 4 December 2009. The European Commission, in collaboration with the Midi-Pyrénées Region, is organising another Awareness Building Meeting concerning the EU preparatory action Calypso.

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