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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, German, Greek, Italian and Swedish)
News
New! 29/07/2010 Launch of the Access●City Award. EU Calls for Entries from Across Member States
Brussels, 27 July 2010 – The European Commission announces the launch of “Access●City Award”, the first European Award for Accessible Cities. This annual award aims to highlight the European cities that are taking the most effective and innovative action to improve their accessibility for disabled citizens.
New! 23/07/2010 New not-for-profit hotel group targets accessible travel in UK
A new not-for-profit hotel group has been launched in the UK, specialising in accessible travel. Re-branded as Vision Hotels, the group’s four AA three-star hotels are run by national charity Action for Blind People and are already equipped with all the needs for disabled guests, as well as families and couples.
New! 08/07/2010 Magnetic Europe: Big plans for tourism industry
Commission's new strategy for stimulating tourism in Europe – to realise the full potential of an industry that already plays an important role in the economy.
New! 05/07/2010 The Museu Nacional do Azulejo in Lisbon is now accessible for all its visitors
The opening ceremony of the works to improve the accessibility of the Museu Nacional do Azulejo (National Tile Museum) – sponsored by the Salvador Association, with the support of the patrons Banco Espírito Santo and SEMAPA – was held on 14th April 2010.
28/06/2010 Successful Celebration of the 5th European Greenways Conference (Madrid)
The 5th European Greenways Conference held in Madrid from the 10th to the 12th of June brought together more than 160 people from 12 countries, focussing on pathways and cycling routes. Participants included policy makers and experts from European Greenways, European tourism authorities and representatives of State and community governments involved in planning, building, maintenance, management and promotion.