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Universal access in tourismUniversal access in tourism<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Universal%20accessibility%20in%20tourism%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClass69B48999CA2E48368E673463531C2EBA"><p>​Universal Access (UA) in tourism has been recognised by the National Department of Tourism as an important initiative to enhance South Africa's image as one of the world's top tourism destinations by the year 2020. The City of Cape Town has committed itself to the responsible tourism charter where universal access has been highlighted.</p></div><span><h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​About universal access in tourism​​​​</h2></span><p>Universal accessibility in tourism encourages tourism attractions and establishments to ensure their facilities allow people with disabilities, senior citizens, and people travelling with children and prams to move around independently and with equity and dignity. </p><p>The City of Cape Town in partnership with <a href="https://www.capetown.travel/" target="_blank">Cape Town Tourism<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> has developed a website where visitors can access information on universally accessible facilities and services offered in Cape Town. The website also allows attraction managers to upload their information onto the website. <br></p><p>You can read more about universal access in tourism in our documents download section below. <br></p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note">​​​</i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p> ​Find out more about <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Family-care-and-support/Family-with-disabilities/What-is-universal-access">universal accessibility</a> in the City of Cape Town and how our city is designed for people of all abilities.</p></div></div></span>GP0|#90345a6f-8618-4429-a2f2-6b2eb7c8d432;L0|#090345a6f-8618-4429-a2f2-6b2eb7c8d432|Universal access in tourism;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#805fa643-84d2-4e7f-95d7-c2a1c7862c0b;GPP|#14a3ee0b-b641-42d6-9511-506df3d1bdc9;GPP|#c529c1ac-1f8d-48ae-8079-d34f4dae9c57Universal Accessibility in tourism encourages tourism attractions and establishments to be designed for people with special access needs.0

 

 

Universal Access PolicyUniversal Access Policy995650GP0|#ecf0e702-25db-4c12-bbc2-be85db2304fd;L0|#0ecf0e702-25db-4c12-bbc2-be85db2304fd|Policy;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#2d2209ac-5bcc-4d2a-9da9-05fb21c94ea1;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2014-04-30T22:00:00Z
Universal Access Tourism Awareness Campaign Project OverviewUniversal Access Tourism Awareness Campaign Project Overview1581528GP0|#5e387b81-c9b6-409f-a51c-8bafc84aa690;L0|#05e387b81-c9b6-409f-a51c-8bafc84aa690|Project overview;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#7922fed8-60a6-4fd6-b1c5-ad6347009b36;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2015-12-31T22:00:00Z
Universal Access in Tourism: Awareness and Training GuidelinesUniversal Access in Tourism: Awareness and Training Guidelines1588068GP0|#63522a5c-a6fd-40ae-a313-2b363ab1ec33;L0|#063522a5c-a6fd-40ae-a313-2b363ab1ec33|Guideline;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#d8892104-ce90-493e-b813-93c488f4b1d3;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2012-11-22T22:00:00Z
Universal Access in Tourism: Fact SheetsUniversal Access in Tourism: Fact Sheets267614GP0|#be14289f-aba9-47b4-b8d2-dd7e9a637f0c;L0|#0be14289f-aba9-47b4-b8d2-dd7e9a637f0c|Fact sheet;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2015-12-31T22:00:00Z
Universal Access in Tourism: PostersUniversal Access in Tourism: Posters5668148GP0|#591e1d8b-7507-4dd3-8a9a-59b5cdd318c6;L0|#0591e1d8b-7507-4dd3-8a9a-59b5cdd318c6|Poster;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2015-12-31T22:00:00Z
Universal Accessibilty in Tourism: 2013 FrameworkUniversal Accessibilty in Tourism: 2013 Framework234344GP0|#2a0a7e2d-aa1e-42de-b6bf-d25c6b1d8805;L0|#02a0a7e2d-aa1e-42de-b6bf-d25c6b1d8805|Framework;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#4a698fa1-48a1-4def-afa7-749a0e063169;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2012-12-31T22:00:00Z

 

 

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