Category: Accessibility

Re-launch of the ‘Working Group on Accessible Tourism’

ISTO's working group on accessible tourism wishes to meet regularly and invites other members to join. Their current priority is to identify and share specific health measures that have been adopted in various countries and regions for people with disabilities.

WTM Responsible Tourism Programme – Day 1 round up

A quick summary of some of the responsible tourism events on the first day of World Travel Market.

Atta Sustainability Charter launched for Africa

The Charter outlines 10 principles to improve sustainable tourism practices in Africa - one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations.

2nd World Summit on Accessible Tourism – Destinations for All 2018

The 2nd edition of the World Summit Destinations for All will take place in Brussels, in October 2018. The aim is to give concrete expression to the UNWTO Recommendations on Accessible Tourism.

The partnerships enabling disabled city residents to better explore their surroundings

As cities work to add technologies to improve residents’ lives and mobility, many are putting a renewed focus on inclusivity and equitable innovation distribution. Yet, people with disabilities remain an overlooked group.

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Best Tourism Villages 2024 by UN Tourism

UN Tourism announces 55 new Best Tourism Villages 2024, highlighting rural destinations as key for sustainable tourism and community development.