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Catalonia's Commitment to Inclusive Tourism Leadership by 2030

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16 January 2026

Catalonia's Commitment to Inclusive Tourism Leadership by 2030

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Catalonia reaffirms its commitment to enhancing tourism inclusivity with the "Tourism for All" initiative, aiming to certify the entire region as an accessible destination by 2030. This ambitious programme focuses on integrating accessibility across all tourism sectors to welcome travelers of all abilities.

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Editorial team

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Catalan Tourist Board and Directorate for Tourism of the Catalan Government

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Spain

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Consumer Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Local Authorities

Regional Authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Governance of tourism destinations

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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Catalonia is on a mission to transform its tourism landscape through the "Tourism for All" initiative, launched by the Catalan Tourist Board and the Directorate for Tourism of the Catalan Government. This strategic programme targets a fully accessible tourism experience, embracing a comprehensive framework that includes training, self-diagnosis, certification, and promotion. By ensuring accessibility across cultural, sports, and nature experiences, Catalonia aims to restore its leadership as an accessible destination that accommodates various functional needs. With an eye on 2030, the initiative seeks to integrate accessibility throughout the entire tourism value chain, providing an inclusive and enriching environment for all visitors.

Stay informed on Catalonia’s journey and take inspiration for enhancing accessibility in your tourism initiatives by following the link provided.

#Inclusive Tourism #Accessibility #Destination Leadership #Tourism Innovation

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