Cos’è il turismo accessibile? Numeri, progetti e ostacoli di un mercato fondato su un diritto: il viaggio è per tutti
The article reports on the third edition of the World Summit for Accessible Tourism (WSAT) held in Turin, Italy, at the end of 2025. It highlights that Piedmont is one of Italy's most equipped regions for accessible tourism, with its "Piemonte for All" project offering 21 accessible travel proposals. The piece also notes that Italy's Ministry for Disabilities has allocated €50 million and activated 560 training internships to support the sector, while only 10% of Italian museums currently offer disability-friendly routes, with €300 million in PNRR funds still being spent. Technological solutions like Amuseapp (an AI-powered app for cultural accessibility) and SuperAbileplus (a virtual reality project for reduced-mobility users) are presented as interim aids.
This matters because accessible tourism is framed not just as a €400 billion market opportunity but as a fundamental human right and an issue of inclusion and dignity. The article underscores the gap between policy commitments and on-the-ground implementation in Italy's cultural sector, where most museums remain inaccessible. It positions accessibility as a cross-cutting concern that intersects with cultural policy, technology, and social equity, making it relevant to art-world professionals who manage public-facing institutions and must respond to evolving legal and ethical standards.