The Phenomenon of European Accessibility as a Special Niche in Active Tourism
The Phenomenon of European Accessibility as a Special Niche in Active Tourism

Summary/Abstract: Based on the directives of the European Union, accessibility tourism is gaining more and more attention. Thanks to this growing attention, it has become evident to participants of accessibility tourism that accessibility tourists do not make up a homogenous group, but are a heterogeneous group composed of individuals with special characteristics. There is a differing attitude throughout the member states of the European Union regarding stereotypes of people living with disabilities. However, the European cohesion policy requires the same quality access from all social groups, to provide equal life quality and well-being to all. The present study focuses on the touristic preferences of a specific segment of the social group of disabled, people living with disabilities - the Paralympic athletes. During the examination, accessibility tourism decision-makers, organizers and relatives of Paralympic athletes have also been involved. The result of this work is intended to take part in socially shaping the approach in which the actors, by way of touristic processes, can integrate increasingly better.

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