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UK industry could do more for disabled

Holiday In Wales Britains tourism industry could do more to make accommodation, attractions and destinations more accessible to the 10 million disabled people and 10 million over-65s currently living in the UK.

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Holiday Wales National tourism agency, VisitBritain, and national registered charity, Tourism for All UK, are working together to ensure that older people and those with sensory and mobility impairments can enjoy the same holiday experiences as the rest of the population.

trade and products bearing the Fairtrade mark, and there is also a directory of local Fairtrade groups in the UK. www.fairtrade.org.uk Green tourism is a term used to describe best environmental practice within the tourism sector. tourism as Green Tourism businesses must make efforts to reduce their impact on the environment and may not use the environment or nature as a marketing tool.

Cottage Holiday In Wales A new guide Britains Accessible Places to Stay highlights the wide range of accommodation that caters for differently-abled guests.

The people in the city of Bridgetown are especially friendly and hospitable, and they had better be, because tourism is the island's most profitable industry.

Caravan Holiday In Wales All the quality-assessed properties, including hotels, B&Bs, self-catering and campaign and caravanning parks, participate in a national accessible scheme operated by VisitBritain or one of its national tourist board partners.

St. Director of Tourism Since 1998 Mr. Peter Hilary Modeste has served, as the Director of Tourism of the St. Lucia Tourist Board. President of the St. Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association, Mr. Modeste has been employed within the tourism sector for a number of years. He was educated at the University of Wales and is married with three children. A former Minister of Education, Mr. Modeste has served on a number of national organizations including the St. Lucia Development Bank.

Camping Holiday Wales As well as informative accommodation entries, the guide includes colour maps, helpful suggestions on what to see and do in each region including accessible attractions and travel information.

The internet has revolutionised the way we plan our holidays, low cost airline easyJet has said. With travel insurance policies and hotel rooms along with cheap flights all bookable online, travel websites are playing an increasingly central role in the tourism industry. "The internet has essentially revolutionised the travel industry. "It means you have greater choice, people always love a bargain, it gives you that choice it gives you flexibility and it gives you great value for money, all at your fingertips…it's all about your personal choice."

Accommodation Holiday Wales There are around 10 million disabled people in the UK with a combined spending power of 50 billion and one in six about 10 million Britons are aged 65 or over.

Holiday Last Minute Wales The over 65s traditionally take an additional ten overnight holiday trips annually, potentially spending six weeks or more of the year travelling.

Catering Holiday Self Wales VisitBritain chief executive, Tom Wright, says:

Holiday Wales Walking We know at least 2.5 million disabled people travel regularly, but that many more feel unable to do so because of a lack of facilities. While they and the over-65s may have particular needs, these should not be a barrier to them enjoying the same holiday opportunities as any other visitor.

Family Holiday Wales Accommodation providers and attractions could reap significant benefits if they can adapt their business to the special requirements of these guests. As we aim to increase the value of Britains visitor economy towards 100 billion by 2010, the tourism industry must do all it can to make its products and services accessible for all.

Holiday Riding Wales Priced 9.99, Britains Accessible Places to Stay is available from leading bookshops, by telephoning 0870 606 7204 or online at www.visitbritaindirect.com.

Adventure Holiday Wales At present only two per cent of known accommodation in the UK has been assessed as being accessible. VisitBritain also wants more properties to register for its National Accessible Scheme. Similar to existing quality assessment schemes, it reassures visitors with hearing, visual and mobility impairments that they can enjoy a quality experience in a wide range of accommodation. Instead of a star rating, different symbols indicate that the property has been thoroughly assessed against stringent criteria.

Holiday Park South Wales Regard for VisitBritains National Accessible Scheme has led to it being used as a reference point in a European Commission project the One-Stop Shop for Accessible Tourism in Europe (OSSATE) to deliver multi-lingual information on accessible tourism products.

Cottage Holiday Wales OSSATE aims to ensure that the 40 million European citizens and potential visitors to Britain with access issues can get the best tourism experience possible.

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