From Accessibility to Inclusive AI: Insights from the SMART Webinar
On June 4th, 2025, EURAKOM hosted an online webinar titled “From Accessibility to Inclusive AI”, as part of the International Week of Tourism for All, Sustainable and Solidary, organised by the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO). This event, part of the SMART Tourism Project (Erasmus+ Programme), brought together tourism and innovation professionals to discuss how […]
BUILDING A SMART COMMUNITY GROUP: STAKEHOLDERS IN FOCUS
SMART INCLUSIVE webinar was designed as a capacity-building activity to involve tourist industry workers and community organisations in the discussion on how technology and digital tools can enhance social impact, inclusivity, and accessibility of tourism offerings. The International online event “How can we make tourism truly inclusive, accessible, and sustainable — for everyone” was organised […]
Rethinking Tourism Experiences for Everyone
A New Vision of Tourism For many years, accessible tourism was defined primarily by the presence of ramps, elevators, adapted rooms or dedicated services for people with disabilities. These elements remain essential. Yet, a new vision is emerging — one that goes beyond physical adaptations to embrace the idea of inclusion in every dimension of […]
Digital Inclusion: A Key to Accessible and Smart Tourism
In a rapidly evolving tourism landscape, digital technologies are no longer a luxury — they are essential to ensuring that everyone can enjoy travel, regardless of abilities, age or background. The SMART Inclusion project aims precisely at this: to harness the power of digital tools to build tourism destinations that are inclusive, accessible and sustainable. […]
International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) unveils Accessibility App at AccessAbilities Expo 2024 🌍✨
At the AccessAbilities Expo 2024, the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) announced the launch of a groundbreaking accessibility app designed to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. The app connects the people using it with accessible businesses and public locations to empower them, help them navigate their environment […]
🌟 The Most Accessible Cities in Europe: Travel Without Barriers 🌟
Europe is home to many tourist destinations that are very popular but not always fully inclusive because of their architecture and picturesque appearance. Cobbled streets can pose navigation problems and it can be difficult to find a fully wheelchair-accessible establishment. 👩🦽➡️ Even if “fully accessible” is extremely hard to reach as accessibility is not a […]
🌱 Accessible Tourism: Transforming the Future of Travel ✈️
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UN Tourism in collaboration with the Fundación ONCE / Inserta and Spanish Association for Standardization, emphasised the economic and social benefits of accessible tourism. Accessibility is a moral obligation that is often overlooked, yet it also represents an interesting market and can bring economic benefits: 1.3 billion people […]
🌟 Breaking Barriers in Adventure Travel
« Access to our planet is a right, and inclusion is a must. » These powerful words embody the shift we’re seeing in destinations that are reimagining themselves in order to become truly inclusive spaces for travelers of all abilities, like the Oregon Coast. Imagine exploring rugged peaks, strolling through deep forests, and feeling the ocean breeze […]
SMART II Project Kicks Off in Reus: Partners Unite for Inclusive and Smart Tourism
The SMART II project officially began with its kick-off meeting held in Reus, Spain, on May 10–11, 2024. The event, hosted by DomSpain, gathered project partners from across Europe to set the foundation for a new phase of collaboration in promoting inclusive and smart tourism practices. The two-day meeting took place at Espai Boule, a […]