{"id":509,"date":"2020-08-06T02:49:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T02:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/?p=26101"},"modified":"2020-08-06T02:49:02","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T02:49:02","slug":"unwto-once-foundation-and-enat-call-for-the-reopening-of-tourism-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/global-travel-news\/unwto-once-foundation-and-enat-call-for-the-reopening-of-tourism-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"UNWTO, ONCE Foundation and ENAT Call for The Reopening of Tourism Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the newest data from UNWTO, 40% of global destinations have now eased restrictions on travel <\/strong>introduced in response to COVID0-19. Now, with tourism steadily returning, UNWTO has joined disabled people\u2019s organizations and organizations from across civil society to design a basic set of recommendations aimed at maintaining the ethos of \u201cAccessible Tourism for All\u201d in the new reality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Accessibility means opportunity<\/h2>\n

These Guidelines, produced in collaboration with ONCE Foundation and ENAT show that simple, thoughtful measures can make a real difference for travellers \u2013 and in return, allow destinations to welcome this wide and diverse demographic as they look to recover from COVID-19<\/p>\n

The \u201cReopening Tourism for Travellers with Disabilities\u201d guide also notes the opportunities available to destinations <\/strong>that take steps to accommodate the specific needs<\/a> of persons with disabilities, those with specific access requirements and seniors. This is particularly relevant now since tourism has been among the hardest hit of all major economic sectors, with businesses big and small at risk.<\/p>\n

UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: \u201cMuch progress has been made in making tourism more accessible to all. As we guide the responsible restart of tourism, we must make sure that this progress is not rolled back. Instead, it must be stepped up as it will benefit everyone. These Guidelines, produced in collaboration with ONCE Foundation and ENAT show that simple, thoughtful measures can make a real difference for travellers<\/strong> \u2013 and in return, allow destinations to welcome this wide and diverse demographic as they look to recover from COVID-19.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fundaci\u00f3n ONCE Vice-President, Alberto Dur\u00e1n, underlined: \u201cWe are making great efforts to help everyone enjoy travel and tourism. It is fundamental that we use this time of change to sensitize all stakeholders to the need to include persons with disabilities and their families in tourism, leaving no one behind. These clients can help businesses stay afloat in these challenging times, representing opportunities for all.<\/p>\n

ENAT President, Anna Grazia Laura stated: \u201cThese practical guidelines for curbing the spread of COVID-19, with due regard for accessibility and inclusion within tourism, can contribute to global efforts to reassure all visitors, benefitting tourists, businesses and destinations alike.<\/p>\n

Guidelines for whole of the sector<\/h2>\n

The Guidelines are a set of basic recommendations addressed at different stakeholders working across the whole of the tourism value chain. All are aimed at helping stakeholders, including accommodation providers, bars, restaurants and tourism offices, adjust to new health and sanitary demands without reducing accessibility. The recommendations cover four distinct areas:<\/p>\n

The full set of recommendations, \u201cReopening Tourism for Travellers with Disabilities: How to Provide Safety Without Imposing Unnecessary Obstacles\u201d can be downloaded here.<\/p>\n