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• Dubai - A Disability-Friendly City by 2020

  The General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Dubai held a press conference at Emirates Towers to announce the launch of the "Dubai Inclusive Development Forum" which will take place at Madinat Jumeirah on the 11th and 12th of October 2015.

  Published At 06/10/2015

• Lonely Planet and the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT) join forces to promote inclusive tourism around the world

  Melbourne and Brussels, 27 July 2015. Global travel brand and guidebook publisher Lonely Planet and ENAT, the European non-profit association working for accessible inclusive tourism, have established a cooperation agreement to bring greater attention to the requirements of visitors with disabilities and other travellers with specific access needs.

  Published At 27/07/2015

• EU Study: Stronger Commitment Needed to Meet Growing Accessible Tourism Demand in Europe

  A new study on the supply of accessible tourism services in the EU Member States, financed by the European Parliament, shows that there is a general lack of provisions for visitors with access needs. Greater commitment and cooperation is needed between tourism authorities, destinations and enterprises, if supply is to meet the growing demand for accessibility, especially from increasing numbers of senior travellers, many of whom face access difficulties.

  Published At 28/04/2015

• "Are we there yet?" High-level Panel Discussion on Destination Development at World Travel Market - WTM 2014

  ENAT – the European Network for Accessible Tourism, in association with VisitFlanders, main sponsor of World Travel Market, presents a panel discussion with leading National Tourist Organisations and tourism researchers at this year’s WTM, promising new insights into destination management and development.

  Published At 21/09/2014

• New European Accessible Tourism Directory, ‘Pantou’ connects travellers and suppliers

  Brussels, 9 January 2014. Pantou.org, a new online directory of accessible tourism suppliers is helping travellers find Europe’s accessible accommodation, restaurants, transportation and other services, making it much easier to discover places to go and things to do – comfortably and safely.

  Published At 09/01/2014

• One Year to the '1st World Summit on Destinations for All' in Montreal, Canada, October 2014

  The First World Summit on Destinations for All will be held in Montreal in October 2014. It aims to establish an international strategy to develop inclusive tourism, building on the experience of world regions, countries and destinations with a clear focus on the opportunities and challenges ahead.

  Published At 19/10/2013

• Planning Meeting for the 1st MENA-ENAT (Euro-Arab) Dead Sea Accessible Tourism for All and Jordan 4 All Forum & Expo, 23-25 October 2013

  Amman, Jordan, 8 July 2013. HRH Prince Raad of Jordan is determined to give his full support to make the 1st MENA-ENAT (Euro-Arab) Dead Sea Accessible Tourism for All and Jordan 4 All Forum & Expo a success and a platform for a positive change to happen in Jordan. The event will mark a new chapter in the promotion of measures to support disabled citizens in Jordan and cater for visitors with access requirements, building on the country’s acclaimed policies and actions in support of the rights of people with disabilities.

  Published At 12/07/2013

• ENAT Partners Win EU Commission Support Grant for SMEs' Sustainable Tourism Network

  The European Commission's Enterprise and Industry Directorate today announced the funding of three new networking initiatives for Small and Medium-sized Enterprise in the tourism sector. The new SME networks aim to strengthen the knowledge and understanding of practices that link sustainability and competitiveness in a mutually reinforcing way. ENAT is leading a transnational partnership to show how applying accessibility principles, in particular, can benefit smaller tourism businesses, even in a difficult economic climate.

  Published At 23/01/2009

• Tourism for All Congress to Benefit All Travellers

  A congress held in conjunction with leading accessible tourism network ENAT – the European Network for Accessible Tourism – is set to benefit both disabled and able-bodied travellers all over Europe.

  Published At 25/10/2007

• International Tourism for All Congress to Benefit All Disabled Travellers

  A congress held in conjunction with leading accessible tourism network ENAT – the European Network for Accessible Tourism – is set to benefit disabled travellers all over Europe.

  Published At 25/10/2007

• Accessible Tourism is the way forward for businesses and customers alike

  The 27th September is World Tourism Day. Among the travellers to and within Europe, there are tens of millions of people with disabilities, older people and others who experience problems in getting around, due to physical and communication barriers in transport, in buildings and attractions. The tourism industry is rising to meet this challenge and cater for their needs.

  Published At 27/09/2006