SMART INCLUSION: Building Capacity for Inclusive and Sustainable Tourism

Tourism has the power to connect people, cultures, and communities, but it must be welcoming, safe, and meaningful for everyone. The SMART INCLUSION project (Capacity Building for SMART Tourism and Inclusive Destinations) aims to make that vision a reality by helping destinations and professionals embrace inclusion, sustainability, and digital innovation as core values of the […]

Local Dissemination Event in Reus

In the second week of November, DomSpain organised a local dissemination event for the SMART Inclusion project at Espai Boule in Reus. The meeting brought together more than 20 local tourism professionals, educators, SMEs, and representatives from public institutions, all interested in exploring how digital tools can support more inclusive and sustainable tourism destinations.   […]

SMART II Workshop – France

Hosted by EURAKOM in partnership with Hauts-de-France Innovation Tourisme (HIT)   On October 17th, 2025, EURAKOM organised the SMART II Workshop at the Palais des Congrès du Touquet Paris-Plage, bringing together key tourism stakeholders from across the Hauts-de-France region to exchange ideas and best practices around innovation, accessibility, and sustainability in tourism.   Facilitated by […]

SMART INCLUSION Second Workshop – Greece

The second Greek National Workshop under the SMART INCLUSION project was held on Friday, 31 October 2025, at the premises of the cultural association Politistikes Apopeires (Cultural Efforts) in Nea Makri. Tailored to a local audience of 19 tourism professionals and association members, this workshop offered a focused exploration of how digitalisation can support inclusive […]

Digital Inclusive Tourism in Practice: case studies from Greece

Greece’s tourism sector is increasingly embracing digital tools to make travel more inclusive. Below are five practical initiatives that include a mix of private start-ups, corporate tech, civic platforms and municipal pilots. These show in practice how digitalisation can remove barriers for people with disabilities, older travellers and those with reduced mobility. Each example highlights […]

DomSpain Promotes International Training for Tourism Professionals

From September 8 to 10, DomSpain organized a series of international training sessions for tourism professionals and experts under the title “Digital Competencies for Inclusion and Online Safety – Digital Education in the Cultural Field.” The event was co-funded by the European Union and brought together participants both in person and online. As part of […]

Inclusive Tourism in Greece – Challenges and Opportunities

Greece is at an important turning point for inclusive tourism. After years of mostly local initiatives, the last two–three years have seen clearer policy signals, pilot projects and training activity that position accessibility and inclusion as strategic priorities for the sector. National bodies and NGOs are increasingly active: training programmes and workshops for destination managers […]

The New SMART INCLUSION Guide for Inclusive Tourism

A Practical Roadmap for an Inclusive Future In a rapidly changing Europe — with shifting demographics, rising awareness of accessibility needs, and growing demand for inclusive travel — inclusion in tourism is no longer optional: it’s essential. The newly released SMART INCLUSION Guide for Inclusive Tourism offers a comprehensive, practical resource for tourism professionals, educators, […]

SMART INCLUSION First Workshop – Greece

The first Greek National Workshop of the SMART INCLUSION project took place on Friday, 3 July 2025, at the Green Village Hotel in Xylokastro. Designed as an interactive learning and networking event, the workshop brought together 30 participants from Greece, Italy, and Albania, including VET learners, adult educators, tourism trainers, and hospitality staff. As one […]