Thursday, 22 February 2024 | 10:00 - 12:00

AccessibleEU Workshop: Built Environment and Tourism

Format:Video conferencingTrack:Location: M7
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60 participants

This workshop stimulates a discussion and provides insights from professionals around the world on current impediments and further development of Accessibility in Built Environment and Tourism. Conclusions will be transposed into recommendations for regional, national and European decisionmakers.

1. Introduction to the Workshop and Personal Observations on Accessibility. (Kamil Goungor (Chair) - on site)

2. The AccessibleEU Resource Centre and Overview of Built Environment policies and standards in the European Union (Ivor Ambrose - online)

3. Accessibility of Cultural and Natural Heritage (Katerina Papamichail - online)

4. Accessibility in the Hospitality Sector (Magnus Berglund - on site)

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4 speakers

  • Kamil Goungor

    Policy and Movement Support Officer

    European Network on Independent Living - ENIL

  • Ivor Ambrose

    Managing Director

    European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT)

  • Magnus Berglund

    Accessibility specialist in hotels and tourism sector

    MB Accessibility

  • Katerina Papamichail

    Architect, accessibility expert - AccessibleEU national expert, Greece

    European Network for Accessible Tourism-ENAT