PANTOUR is a follow-up project of NTG (Next Tourism Generation Skills Alliance). The consortium aims especially at designing innovative and cooperative solutions to address skills needs in the tourism ecosystem.
This interactive workspace has been created to complement the AccessibleEU LinkedIn Group to generate knowledge and discussion about accessibility in the European Union.
Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRMs), including persons with disabilities (PWDs), have the right to travel in comfort, safety and dignity. The EU-Funded project, INCLAVI - Inclusive Aviation, is rolling out 40 free, online training courses for professionals and students on how to serve these travellers, contributing to accessible travel for all, in Europe and beyond.
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.
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 guidelines offer strategic and actionable recommendations to provide accessible tourism experiences, meeting the specific access requirements of all customers.
The Year of Accessible Tourism in Queensland is an opportunity to recognise the importance of accessible tourism experiences for all, and to ignite change and create opportunities for Queensland tourism businesses.
The INCLAVI consortium is seeking a European Certification Body to prepare and eventually deliver certification of the Inclusive Aviation training course.
UN Tourism (the UN World Tourism Organisation) offers 6 free guidelines for accessible travel, containing recommendations for key players in the tourism sector.
The Spanish Tourist Office has published its first Accessibility Findings Report following a series of panel discussions with a dedicated travel industry advisory board on accessibility.
