Facilitating Accessibility in Support of Tourism – FAST

FAST (Facilitating Accessibility in Support of Tourism) addresses a service need that is currently a key barrier to accessible travel. Personal Assistant Services (PAS) are often necessary to accessible travelers but expensive to have, primarily because they are controlled by travel agencies and the supply of such professionals is low. This project will develop the definition of the individual who offers PAS to give more people the opportunity to become “Accessibility Travel Facilitators” (ATF). In this regard, FAST will first define the exact role and duties of the ATF under the new conditions and requirements. By clearly defining the role, the responsibilities and corresponding expectations will be set. Consequently, the definition of the position will identify the necessary qualifications, experience, and educational requirements.

Partnership:
• Srednja sola za gostinstvo in turizem Maribor – Slovenia
• OECON Group – Greece
• INUK Institute for Advanced Communication Management, Maribor – Slovenia
• Dekaplus Business Services Ltd – Cyprus
• Nicosia Tourism Board – Cyprus
• BEST INSTITUT FUR BERUFSBEZOGENE WEITERBILDUNG UND PERSONALTRAINING GMBH – Austria
• SOCIEDADE PORTUGUESA DE INOVACAO CONSULTADORIA EMPRESARIAL E FOMENTO DA INOVACAO SA – Portugal

Target Groups:
VET providers
Local/Regional Public Bodies
Tour Agencies
Travelers with disabilities

Duration:
01/09/2020 – 30/09/2022