Waiblingen: Tourist information again certified for barrier -free travel!

Waiblingen: Tourist information again certified for barrier -free travel!

Waiblingen, Deutschland - The city of Waiblingen has reason to be happy: the tourist information and the Talaue were again certified as barrier -free. This award takes place as part of the “Travel for everyone” program, which makes it easier for people with restrictions to explore the city and to notice various tourist offers. The head of the tourist information, Sabine Schober, is pleased with this positive development. Because accessibility not only plays a central role for people with disabilities, but also for families with strollers or travelers with luggage.

In Germany, around eight million people live with severe disabilities, as the Federal Statistical Office states. Detailed and reliable information about tourist facilities and public ways are all the more important. Certification in Waiblingen is a step in the right direction to meet these needs.

a nationwide commitment

The efforts to make accessibility can not only be felt in Waiblingen. As was discussed at the German Bundestag, measures to support people with disabilities in tourism are essential. On November 15, 2023, a hearing on this topic took place, in which experts unanimously emphasized that the "Travel for everyone" certification system must be improved in the current form. By August 31, 2023, 2,798 tourist companies or offers have already received this award. The aim is to spread information about barrier -free offers and thus give more people the opportunity to travel barrier -free.

Although the positive booking experiences of many users convince, there are still challenges. According to André Nowak from the AG Tourismus of the German Disability Council, it is crucial that not only the places themselves, but also the entire trip is barrier -free. This includes information on barrier -free connections. Another challenge is online booking platforms, which often do not provide reliable information on barrier-free accommodation, criticizes Markus Luthe from the Hotelverband Germany.

category for a simple overview

In order to support travelers in the best possible way, various categories for barrier -free facilities are offered. The comprehensive information is divided into several areas, including:

• accommodation companies (hotels, guest houses, holiday apartments)
• Excursion destinations (sights, events)
• leisure and sports offers (museums, swimming pools, amusement parks)
• arrival options (train stations, airports, ferry terminals)
• preparatory information options (tourist information, travel agencies)

These categories make it possible to quickly find relevant accessibility offers, which is particularly important for people with special needs.

whole is being worked on on a permanent financing structure in order to secure the goals of the certification system in the long term. So it is clear: barrier -free travel is not only a question of accessibility, but also a concern for society as a whole. Waiblingen shows how to go with a good example and thus set an important accent for an inclusive tourism landscape.

For more information about the barrier-free offers in Waiblingen, interested parties can visit the official websites: zvw , Bundesag and Germany Travel .