Highlights of the 1st UNWTO Conference on Accessible Tourism in Europe
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Submited Date : 10/07/2018
Highlights of the 1st UNWTO Conference on Accessible Tourism in Europe

UNWTO’s commitment to accessible tourism is guided by the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, a fundamental frame of reference for responsible and sustainable tourism development. Article 7 of the Code recognizes that “direct and personal access to the discovery and enjoyment of the planet’s resources constitutes a right equally open to all the world’s inhabitants”. As such, UNWTO collaborates with Disabled People’s Organizations to mainstream accessibility throughout the tourism sector. In 2013, the UNWTO General Assembly adopted Recommendations on Accessible Tourism for All to guide stakeholders in implementing universal accessibility in practice.