Accessible tourism
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Project idea information
Priority
Environment and culture responsible Danube region - Increase competences for business and social innovation - Foster sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage and resources - Support environmentally-friendly and safe transport systems and balanced accessibility of urban and rural areas - Improve institutional capacities to tackle major societal challenges
Project Idea Promoter
(name of the institution)Institute of Social Innovations
Needs and challenges
(Needs, main problems or challenges to be addressed)Modern society is increasingly aware of the concept of integration of people with disabilities. A greater understanding of the accessible tourism market has been promoted through research performed by the European Commission where a stakeholder analysis h
Objectives
(main and specific objectives to be achieved)- New and increased knowledge and skills of entrepreneurs and staff in tourism industry;
- Enlarging number of customers (mainly with special needs) and their higher satisfaction;
- Enhanced interest in social innovation and improved creativity, compet
Main results and core outputs
Strategies, case studies, training methodology etc.
Main foreseen activities
The project aims to develop and test training curriculum, methodology preparation, sharing information and training realization of tourism managers and staff competences in order to make them ready to welcome guests with special needs. Project activities
Innovative character of the project idea
The ACE project is innovative as it is focusing on a new topic which is still not dealt in most countries systematically. The majority of tourism services providers are not taking into account its suitability for (social) accessible tourism. Tourism provi
Estimated Total Budget
(in EUR)2.500.000
Estimated duration
(in months)36
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Partners involved at this stage
ERDF Partners
Regional Authorities, University, NGOs, ICT, Chambre of Commerce
IPA Partners
NA
Associated Strategic Partners
NA
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Partners requested
ERDF Partners
Germany, Austria, Romania, Bulgaria: Local and Regional self-government, public institutions, destination management companies, Agencies for tourism development, RDAs and development agencies, Chambers, Universities, social innovators, research centres, U
IPA Partners
All IPA countries: Local and Regional self-government, public institutions, destination management companies, Agencies for tourism development, RDAs and development agencies, Chambers, Universities, social innovators, research centres, Universities, touri
Associated Strategic Partners
NA
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Contact Person
Name
Jiri Danes
Address
Divadelni 4, Brno
Country
Czech Republic
Telephone number
E-mail address
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