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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! 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”.
New! 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.
New! 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.
15/09/2019 San Sebastian Wins UNWTO Award For Sustainability & Governance While Portugal Named Most Accessible Destination
St Petersburg, Russian Federation, 10 September 2019 – The Spanish city of San Sebastian was awarded the 2019 World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) prize for Public Policy and Governance at a ceremony attended by leaders of the global tourism sector.
14/09/2019 Eyemmersive™ - A Digital Market Place for Immersive Tourism. Please answer the survey.
Sunderland, 14 September 2019. How might Virtual Reality (VR) contribute to tourism and travel? As a part of Eyemmersive™ development, IT company Kerckhoffs (UK) is conducting market research on the potential of VR in the tourism sector. You are invited to take the survey.