News & Events
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Sep 23, 2014
Mapping skills and training needs to improve accessibility in tourism services
Accessible tourism training should take into account the context of training, the trainee’s prior qualifications, knowledge and experience, the level of the training to be delivered and visitors’ specific access requirements. [...] Training content and learning outcomes should include Knowledge of disabilities types of disability and access requirements, Barriers to accessibility & Design for All, Strategic development of accessibility in business, Principles of effective customer service, Proper etiquette for dealing with PwD, Recognising and responding appropriately to people using personal supports and Service animals and assistive technology.
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Aug 4, 2014
Green paper on the Safety of Tourism Accommodation Services - OPEN CONSULTATION (Deadline: 30/11/2014)
Although the safety of tourism accommodation services is the competence of Member States, the presence of a strong cross-border dimension in this type of service suggests a reflection on their quality and safety levels across Member States. Consumers should indeed expect to be able to purchase tourism accommodation services with confidence for their own safety regardless of their choice of accommodation or destination within the EU.
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Jul 11, 2014
Europa Nostra Awards - EU Prize for Cultural Heritage
Europe Nostra invites you to apply for the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage, Europe’s most prestigious prize in the heritage field.
The price every year honours the most outstanding heritage achievements from all over Europe. It recognises the excellence and dedication by architects, craftsmen, cultural heritage experts, volunteers, schools, local communities, heritage owners and the media. It stimulates creativity and innovation, through the power of example.
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Apr 10, 2014
EU Accessible Tourism Conference, Brussels, Belgium. 6 June 2014
The European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry, is organising a conference for tourism stakeholders where the results of three specially commissioned studies on Tourism Accessibility in Europe will be presented and discussed by a distinguished panel of tourism practitioners and stakeholders.
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Mar 11, 2014
A good example on inclusion of people with disabilities in tourism and in cities: the LHAC presented at the Zero Project Conference 2014
Gathering more than 400 participants form all around the world, the Zero Project Conference 2014 is becaming one of the most important event on disability and shares models that improve the daily lives and legal rights of all persons with disabilities
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Mar 4, 2014
Accessible Cities in Via Libre's Blog
An interesting Article about the League of Accessible and historical cities in the Via Libre's Blog.
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Feb 13, 2014
In a League of their own: EFC’s Historical and Accessible Cities project wins 2014 International Design for All Award
In a League of their own: EFC’s Historical and Accessible Cities project wins 2014 International Design for All Award
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Jan 23, 2014
LHAC project selected as a Good Practice in the International Design for All Foundation Awards 2014
The League of Accessible and Historical Cities project has been selected as a Good Practice in the International Design for All Foundation Awards 2014 under the category: Products, services and environments already in use
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Jan 16, 2014
7th Meeting on Management of the Historical Centre in La Habana (Cuba) on 20-23 May 2014
The ART Initiative of the United Nations Development Programme is organizing the 7th Meeting on Management of the Historical Centre in La Habana (Cuba) on 20 – 23 May 2014.
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Jan 13, 2014
URBACCESS - 12 and 13 February 2014, Paris, France.
URBACCESS has the ambition to present the full range of solutions for cities that are accessible and inclusive for all citizens, all along the access journey.