A new call for proposals aims to support National Tourism Administrations in setting up national awards to reward best practices implemented in the tourism industry that have improved access to all visitors, particularly to people with disabilities.
29 August 2012. On the day of the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, VisitEngland has launched “Winning More Visitors” – a new online guide designed to help destinations attract more visitors with access needs by providing access information on their websites.
ENAT member, Sheila King fought against Jetstar's policy - and lost. The appeal court judges ruled that if Jetstar budget airline should change its "2 wheelchairs per flight" policy it would suffer undue hardship.
Cresaçor social and solidarity tourism agency promotes inclusive tourism by offering accessible leisure activities in the Azores for disadvantaged groups. Download their new leaflet in English.
The Eleventh Meeting of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics has closed with calls to make “Safe Coastal Tourism” a priority in coastal destinations worldwide (Rome, Italy, 12-13 July,).
A new guidance document published by the BBPA provides an essential guide on how to make British pubs as accessible as possible. The guide has been given a warm welcome and a call to action from legendary Paralympian, Dame Tanni Grey Thompson, who has written the foreward.
The European Commission opened the competition on 22 May for the third “Access City Award”, the European Award for Accessible Cities. The annual prize recognises and celebrates cities that are dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all, and for persons with disabilities in particular.
With a total of 76 goals scored at UEFA EURO 2012, the official tournament charity, the Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) will receive €228,000 as a donation from UEFA.
Unfair refusals are 'still a problem' for disabled air travellers, says the European Commission. A new guidance document aims to clarify the EU Directive and counteract bad practices.
The sixth edition of “ACCESS North Carolina: A Vacation and Travel Guide for People with Disabilities” – the only guide to accessible travel destinations – is available online and at visitor centers in some of the state’s most visited cities.
Everyone is welcome at Scandic! We understand that every disability is different. The same is also true of our hotels, and we have implemented smart design in our rooms available for people who have a disability. When you choose to stay with Scandic, you should enjoy the same Scandic standards for accessibility. That's why we have implemented and are continuously improving a common accessibility programme that all our hotels use.
