The International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR, in collaboration with IMPULSA IGUALDAD, announces the opening of the first edition of the FITUR 4all 2024 Awards, which recognise the efforts of destinations, companies and institutions in the development and promotion of accessibility in the industry.
The European Commission's flagship project aims to support the implementation of EU policies and legislation on accessibility for persons with disabilities.
In this exclusive interview, Amsterdam Schiphol airport PRM (Passengers with Reduced Mobility) Manager Wen Cheung explains the challenges the airport assistance service is facing as travel and tourism recovers. By Roberto Castiglioni, Reduced Mobility Rights.
Becoming something new, and yet again, what we always meant to be. With great pride and excitement, we would like to make the big announcement regarding our brand transformations: as of the 3rd of December, we became Accessible Romania by Sano Touring.
Press Release, 15 July 2021, Madrid. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the world’s first standard on accessible tourism, ISO 21902 Tourism and related services – Accessible tourism for all – Requirements and recommendations. This is an international standard offering guidelines to ensure access and enjoyment of tourism for all on an equal basis.
Brussels, 26th May 2021. The European Tourism Manifesto alliance of more than 60 travel and tourism organisations warmly welcomes the adoption of the “EU Digital COVID Certificate” Regulation and urges its speedy imlementation by Member States.
The selection of best practices compiled in this report has been derived from the applications the cities submitted to the two competitions (2019 and 2020 European Capital of Smart Tourism). The report showcases the selection of best practices in each category (Accessibility, Sustainability, Digitalisation, Cultural heritage and creativity) and solely presents and relies on the data that the cities have submitted in their applications.
Accessible travel advocates in Germany, together with the German Aviation Association have updated the recommendations on accessible air travel. The only difference to the first edition is the addition of the respective Special Service Request (SSR) Codes to each disability to avoid misunderstandings.
