This themed collection of articles will showcase the most significant and forward-looking research advancing accessibility, inclusion, and equity across the global tourism system.
As part of the European Commission’s AccessibleEU Centre initiative, a new study will explore how companies across the EU perceive, approach and implement accessibility in their products and services.
Almost half of European travellers with accessibility needs take at least one leisure trip abroad
per year yet still face challenges within the travel sector.
The 2024 UK Access Survey reports that 78% of respondents are not confident about visiting new places when thinking about accessibility and 73% of respondents have come across an accessible toilet that they’ve been unable to use.
UN Tourism and the European Accessibility Resource Centre (AccessibleEU)joined accessible tourism champions at the FITUR Spanish Tourism Fair to advance policies, standards, incentives, skills and business strategies, making inclusion a reality for millions of people.
Research carried out in the United Kingdom in 2022 shows that to save time and energy when researching a trip, people with accessibility requirements want to make "shortlists" of places to stay and visit based on key accessibility features. They then want to be able to view a Detailed Access Guide to make their final decision.
The European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Awards recognise outstanding achievements in smart and sustainable tourism.
UN Tourism (the UN World Tourism Organisation) offers 6 free guidelines for accessible travel, containing recommendations for key players in the tourism sector.
