The Republic of San Marino will host the second edition of the UNWTO European Conference on Accessible Tourism in November. Further advancing UNWTO’s commitment to making tourism open to all, the Conference will showcase innovation, public-private partnerships and inclusive policymaking.
Accessible Tourism: A Priority for the Sector
UNWTO is committed to guiding the global tourism sector towards greater accessibility and inclusivity.
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 1.3 billion people worldwide experience significant disability, making participation in tourism challenging.
- Around one quarter of the EU population, 87 million people, already has some form of disability (EUROSTAT).
- Article 30 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities advocates for ensuring that persons with disabilities have access to cultural, sporting, recreational and tourism facilities, activities and services.
UNWTO: Building a More Accessible Tourism
In June 2021, the…
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