Barrier -free tourism: Edersee National Park makes it possible!

Barrier -free tourism: Edersee National Park makes it possible!

As part of a solemn event, 19 tourism providers were awarded the "Reisen for All" certificate at the National Park Center in Vöhl. This award confirms that the recipients in their entire range of offers appear barrier -free towards their guests. Inclusion and the needs of all guests are at the center of this initiative, which is becoming important for more and more people.

The award "Travel for All" is a nationwide labeling in the area of ​​accessibility, which records the necessary information for guests and evaluates it according to uniform quality criteria. In Hesse, this quality initiative is coordinated by "quality compact", which acts on behalf of the Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Affairs. Marie Schmelzeisen of "Quality Compact" emphasizes the importance of this award for inclusion in tourism.

variety of certified companies

The excellent companies include a wide range of providers from the hotel industry, gastronomy and leisure activities. Jens Knopf, head of department in the national parking office, emphasizes that accessibility is an added value for all guests, regardless of their skills or restrictions. This view is particularly important, since barrier -free travel is increasingly gaining importance for people with disabilities, families, seniors and also for guests with temporary restrictions.

It is particularly gratifying that two companies were first awarded. This recognition shows the constant development and commitment of the providers to give their guests accessible access. Bayern Tourist GmbH (BTG) coordinates "Travel for everyone" at the federal level and is the central contact for licensees and interested companies.

sustainable improvements in Hessian tourism

The "Quality Compact" initiative is a joint cooperation between Dehoga, Hessian Tourism Association and Hesse Agency, which have set themselves the goal of systematically and sustainably improving the quality in Hessian tourism. The event for the certificate of documents not only illustrates the diversity of the offers, but also the constant endeavor to optimize the prerequisites for a barrier-free trip in the Kellerwald-Edersee region.

The award and the continuous improvement of the offers are milestones in the development of barrier -free tourism. hna and National Park Kellerwald-Edersee report that this is a big step towards an inclusive society. Ultimately, barrier -free trips benefit people with special needs, but also enriches the entire tourism offer in the region.