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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. You may be an expert or new to the area - in either case you are welcome!
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, October 2019
Rome, 17 October 2019.
Dear Friends, At the end of our Summer holidays (in the northern hemisphere), it is normally the right time to make plans for the future, either on a short or long term perspective. We have defined the guidelines for ENAT’s 5-year work programme...
Read the full text of the President's Message... (4 mins)
Featured video by ENAT Members, Martin Sibley and Catalunya Tourisme Accessible (2:52 minutes).
"My accessible adventures in Catalonia" (with subtitles and sign language)
Join ENAT
ENAT Members can 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 and around the world. Investment in accessible tourism measures can bring high returns, also when the market in general is weakening.
If you are working in accessible tourism or want to be part of it, we warmly invite you to join ENAT.
Read: Your path to success! 10 great reasons to join ENAT.
News
New! 25/11/2019 'valueable' Among Winners of the European Contest .eu Web Awards
21.November 2019, Brussels. Yesterday winners of the European contest dedicated to the best web sites with eu domain were announced; a special commendation went to valueable.eu - the European network of socially responsible companies of the hospitality sector.
New! 24/11/2019 Invitation to International Congress on Accessible Cruise Destinations, Valencia, Spain
Valencia, Spain. 2 to 3 December 2019. On the occasion of the 1st TUR4all Congress: Accessible Cruise Destinations, and on behalf of the President of PREDIF, Mr. Francisco Sardón, we would like to take the opportunity to invite you to attend this ground-breaking event, which is being held on 2-3 December in Valencia, Spain.
03/11/2019 Open Letter to New European Commission President on Need for Robust, Sustainable Tourism Policies
50 European tourism stakeholders and 15 Members of the European Parliament appeal to the EU Commission President-elect Mrs. Von der Leyen for greater recognition of tourism in the new EU Commission and the creation of a Commission portfolio on “Transport and Tourism”.
28/10/2019 Shortlisted Candidates Announced for 10th Edition of EU Access City Awards
On 29 November 2019, the European Commission will announce the winners of the 10th Access City Award edition (1st, 2nd, and 3rd places) at a ceremony closing the European Day of Persons with Disabilities’ conference (28-29 November) in Brussels. A financial prize will be given to the winning cities for the first time in the Award's history, to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
26/10/2019 Turkey's First Sea Elevator For Bathers With Disabilities Opens At Rainbow Beach, Alanya
Alanya, Turkey. An autonomous lift or "sea elevator", which allows persons with disabilities to enter the sea without having to receive support from anyone, has been successfully installed for the first time in Turkey.