The European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Awards recognise outstanding achievements in smart and sustainable tourism.
Scandic Hotels is a market leader in providing accessible, inclusive serviced accommodation. They have updated their Accessibility Standard in 2025 with a list of 112 Design Checkpoints and 6 Operational Routines to ensure accessibility for all.
"Everyone in the European Union must be able to enjoy their rights, including the right to move freely. Our transport systems must make it easy for everyone to access essential services, including air travel, in a fair and inclusive way." Apostolos Tzitzikostas, EU Commissioner for Sustainable
Transport and Tourism, from the Foreword to the Report.
This themed collection of articles will showcase the most significant and forward-looking research advancing accessibility, inclusion, and equity across the global tourism system.
Nearly 7 in 10 people with disabilities consider that they are discriminated against when flying. These are the stark findings of the 9th Human Rights Report from the European Disability Forum (EDF): “Rights Delayed: Air Travel for Passengers with Disabilities”.
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.
