Category: Accessibility

Disability travel generates US$17.3bn in annual spending says new study

A new study for the Open Doors Organisations has valued the market for disability tourism in the USA at over $17bn, while also finding many barriers remain

Lonely Planet and ENAT partner to promote inclusive tourism

The travel guide publisher and the European Network for Accessible Tourism have committed to work together to boost the profile of accessible travel

Europe has “long way to go” on accessible tourism supply

While there has been considerable progress, Europe still has much work to do on accessible tourism, says president of European Network on Accessible Tourism

Open source map makes world more wheelchair friendly

Wheelmap, an app that enables users to find which facilities and locations are wheelchair friendly, and add their own data, is 5 years old.

Stronger commitment needed to accessible tourism in Europe

EU member states are not well enough prepared to meet the needs of tourists with accessibility demands, according to a new study by the European Network for Accessible Tourism.

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