International congress on accessible cruise destinations to be held in Valencia

International congress on accessible cruise destinations to be held in Valencia

 

Image: huge white cruise ship at the seashore, palms and trees on the beach

 

Valencia, Spain to host TUR4all International Congress on Accessible Cruise Destinations from 2 to 3 December 2019.  The aim of the congress is to promote the accessibility in cruise tourism, focusing on the experiences at destinations of people with disabilities, with reduced mobility, families with young children, the elderly or people with accessibility needs in general.

 

“Cruises are no longer a luxury item reserved for a fortunate few. According to the CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), this type of tourism is on the rise and for the past few years, many people have subscribed to this new type of travel experience enjoying holidays on the sea. But what happens in the case of a person with reduced mobility (PRM)? Are they able to be independent and self-sufficient once they disembark at a destination port? Are all stages of the tourism experience accessible?” – the organizers say


The congress promises to be a forum for reflection on the current situation and to raise awareness among tourism professionals and stakeholders in the sector. Information will also be provided about best practices, encouraging synergies and networking among sector professionals.  

 

Image: old woman with a backpack waves hand to the cruise ship
The participants to discuss accessibility in cruise tourism for the elderly or people with accessibility needs


The 1st edition of the TUR4all International Congress on Accessible Cruise Destinations will be held in partnership with the Region of Valencia Tourist Board (Turisme Comunitat Valenciana), AISM (Italian Multiple Sclerosis Society), Accessible Portugal and with the backing of ENAT (European Network for Accessible Tourism).