Organize for the first time in 2014 in Montréal, under the aegis of Kéroul and with the participation of UNWTO, the UN, the European Network for Accessible Tourism and ICAO, the aim of the World Summit on Accessible Tourism is to mobilise all stakeholders – civil society organisations, public authorities and private organisations – to identify and implement the measures that will enable a barrier free and inclusive international tourism to prosper.
The first Summit has demonstrated that developing accessibility solutions is a win-win solution for destinations, tourists and citizens alike. More than 360 participants from 31 countries shared their expertise and experiences.
The Declaration "A World for Everyone" was adopted after the event. This declaration, available in 10 languages, includes 40 specific measures to implement internationally and in their respective countries the recommendations of the World Tourism Organization (WTO) for inclusive tourism.
The second summit was held in Brussels in 2018. Organized by the Canadian association Kéroul and the Collectif Accessibilité Wallonie-Bruxelles (CAWaB), the event was attended by more than 400 delegates representing 266 different organizations from 42 countries.
A rich scientific programme was developed focusing the importance of tourist accessibility in key sectors such as public transports, national strategies, information and planning, training, territory labeling, sports and leisure, accommodations, air transport, regional strategies, parks and nature, blogs/social media, standards and expertise, certified destinations, urban strategies, adventure tourism and outdoor activities and many others.
Find out more on the first two Summits on the Destinations for All official website.
