https://www.accessibletourism.org/ European Network for Accessible Tourism en 2010-2026 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:24:22 GMT 2026-04-08T12:24:22Z en 2010-2026 https://www.accessibletourism.org/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.accessibletourism.org/ https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.1275 Access new business by offering access to all. Do you want to access new business? Interested in how to benefit from the growing market of the elderly, the less-able and the disabled? Access New Business works in the UK and Europe tourism and leisure sector advising individual businesses, trade associations, destinations and pan-national organisations on improving their accessibility. Access New Business is a group of experienced tourism and hospitality professionals who have a particular interest in helping the industry benefit from and ‘mainstream’ the growing market of the disabled traveller and the aging population. Access new business by offering access to all. Do you want to access new business? Interested in how to benefit from the growing market of the elderly, the less-able and the disabled? Access New Business works in the UK and Europe tourism and leisure sector advising individual businesses, trade associations, destinations and pan-national organisations on improving their accessibility. Access New Business is a group of experienced tourism and hospitality professionals who have a particular interest in helping the industry benefit from and ‘mainstream’ the growing market of the disabled traveller and the aging population. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:49:58 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.1275 Ivor Ambrose 2012-02-16T08:49:58Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.780 VisitEngland is the strategic leadership body representing the public and private sector stakeholders of English Tourism. It works in partnership with VisitBritain, the Regional Development Agencies and local authorities, and the private sector, creating a national tourism strategy, optimising marketing investment, and developing the visitor experience across England. VisitEngland’s role is to be the custodian of the England tourism strategy and the authority for tourism in England. Our overall goal is to support England’s tourism industry in increasing propensity for domestic and international visitors to take breaks, holidays and day trips in England, resulting in increased consumer spending. VisitEngland is the strategic leadership body representing the public and private sector stakeholders of English Tourism. It works in partnership with VisitBritain, the Regional Development Agencies and local authorities, and the private sector, creating a national tourism strategy, optimising marketing investment, and developing the visitor experience across England. VisitEngland’s role is to be the custodian of the England tourism strategy and the authority for tourism in England. Our overall goal is to support England’s tourism industry in increasing propensity for domestic and international visitors to take breaks, holidays and day trips in England, resulting in increased consumer spending. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:08:54 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.780 Ivor Ambrose 2010-02-06T17:08:54Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.645 A nationally recognised symbol for disabled access information, developed by 3 leading charities for the disabled in partnership with the AA. Open Britain provides a guide book and web site for people with disabilities and special access requirements. If you run an accommodation establishment, tourist attraction, restaurant pub or café you can be a part of the Open Britain Guide and openbritain.net. A nationally recognised symbol for disabled access information, developed by 3 leading charities for the disabled in partnership with the AA. Open Britain provides a guide book and web site for people with disabilities and special access requirements. If you run an accommodation establishment, tourist attraction, restaurant pub or café you can be a part of the Open Britain Guide and openbritain.net. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:57:00 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.645 Ivor Ambrose 2009-06-14T07:57:00Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.644 One Step Ahead is the "entry level" mobility standard of the National Accessible Scheme (M1) which applies to serviced accommodation. The standard, called ‘One step ahead’, will help you increase the appeal of your business. One Step Ahead is the "entry level" mobility standard of the National Accessible Scheme (M1) which applies to serviced accommodation. The standard, called ‘One step ahead’, will help you increase the appeal of your business. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:07:00 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.644 Ivor Ambrose 2009-06-14T07:07:00Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.120 The action plan covers 5 key areas: 1. Improve physical access to all buildings being used by the City Council for use of employees and public. 2. Improve the procedures and practices by which services are accessed by disabled people. 3. Implement community consultation plans with disabled people on service delivery. 4. Raise staff awareness; provide training and monitor and implement good practice. 5. Improve the accessibility of the city's transport network for all users in partnership with GMPTA/E and Transport Operators. The action plan covers 5 key areas: 1. Improve physical access to all buildings being used by the City Council for use of employees and public. 2. Improve the procedures and practices by which services are accessed by disabled people. 3. Implement community consultation plans with disabled people on service delivery. 4. Raise staff awareness; provide training and monitor and implement good practice. 5. Improve the accessibility of the city's transport network for all users in partnership with GMPTA/E and Transport Operators. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:47:26 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.120 Tilia Boussios 2007-06-18T15:47:26Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.119 The Disability Action Plan itemises the ways in which Manchester Leisure will try to make its services more accessible to disabled people, both from a service delivery and employment point of view. The Disability Action Plan itemises the ways in which Manchester Leisure will try to make its services more accessible to disabled people, both from a service delivery and employment point of view. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:45:25 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.119 Tilia Boussios 2007-06-18T15:45:25Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.118 Manchester City Council aims to ensure Manchester becomes recognised as a city providing excellent access for disabled people. Manchester City Council aims to ensure Manchester becomes recognised as a city providing excellent access for disabled people. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:44:53 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.118 Tilia Boussios 2007-06-18T15:44:53Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.117 Heart of England links associated with Access Issues and Disability Groups Heart of England links associated with Access Issues and Disability Groups Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:44:25 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.117 Tilia Boussios 2007-06-18T15:44:25Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.115 Wales Tourist Board on-line Wales Tourist Board on-line Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:31:45 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.115 Tilia Boussios 2007-06-18T15:31:45Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.114 VisitScotland operates a national accessible scheme that identifies, acknowledges and promotes those accommodation establishments and attractions that meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. The access inspection, which also covers camping and caravan parks, is made during the annual Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme visit. Establishments are reassessed annually or biannually in the case of visitor attractions. The access category is subject to the same conditions as that of the establishment's Quality Assurance award. Inspection is free for establishments which are members of the Quality Assurance Scheme. VisitScotland operates a national accessible scheme that identifies, acknowledges and promotes those accommodation establishments and attractions that meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. The access inspection, which also covers camping and caravan parks, is made during the annual Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme visit. Establishments are reassessed annually or biannually in the case of visitor attractions. The access category is subject to the same conditions as that of the establishment's Quality Assurance award. Inspection is free for establishments which are members of the Quality Assurance Scheme. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:31:00 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.114 Ivor Ambrose 2007-06-18T15:31:00Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.113 The English Heritage Disability Access Policy The English Heritage Disability Access Policy Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:28:11 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.113 Tilia Boussios 2007-06-18T15:28:11Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.112 Developed following extensive review with accommodation providers, guests and many organisational bodies representing people with disabilities, together with the other National Tourist Boards, the scheme provides a set of accessible standards against which establishments are assessed for their accessibility and awarded a rating. Standards for serviced, self-catering accommodation and holiday parks cover three types of impairment: mobility, hearing and visual. Developed following extensive review with accommodation providers, guests and many organisational bodies representing people with disabilities, together with the other National Tourist Boards, the scheme provides a set of accessible standards against which establishments are assessed for their accessibility and awarded a rating. Standards for serviced, self-catering accommodation and holiday parks cover three types of impairment: mobility, hearing and visual. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:26:00 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.112 Ivor Ambrose 2007-06-18T15:26:00Z https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.86 Wales Centre for Accessible Tourism was officially launched on the 6th September 2004. Based at Swansea Institute of Higher Education, the role of WCAT is to provide a centralised resource for advice and support for the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act throughout Wales Wales Centre for Accessible Tourism was officially launched on the 6th September 2004. Based at Swansea Institute of Higher Education, the role of WCAT is to provide a centralised resource for advice and support for the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act throughout Wales Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:44:07 GMT https://www.accessibletourism.org/?i=enat.en.united_kingdom_business_information.86 Tilia Boussios 2007-06-18T13:44:07Z