Future Dialogue Part 7 – The Burgenland District as a Center of Excellence for Inclusive Tourism

Accessibility as a Fundamental Principle – Not Just in Buildings

• Accessible apartments and buildings – with sufficiently wide doors and threshold-free entrances.
• Level, safe sidewalks – no slabs pushed up by tree roots.
• Continuous cycle paths instead of patchwork sections.
• Shops with enough space for walkers and wheelchairs.
• Free public toilets, as is common in many European countries.
• Widespread seating options for older people.
• Clear visual, acoustic, and tactile markings in public spaces.

Synergy Effects: Economy and Society Benefit

Rethinking Mobility – Connected and Inclusive

• A mobility app that combines different modes of transport – from private cars (ride-sharing) to on-demand buses, trains, and bicycles.
• Special attention to night connections for young people and safe rides home after events.
• Incorporating the needs of people with disabilities in all forms of transport.

Strategically Expanding Tourism Strengths

• Castles, palaces, and historic sites.
• Wine-growing areas and river landscapes.
• Cultural events and regional cuisine.

• Continuous cycle paths directly connecting points of interest.
• More accessible accommodation.
• Expanding regional offerings – e.g., with innovative agricultural systems that simultaneously promote tourism, gastronomy, and energy production.

Conclusion: Inclusion as a Location Advantage

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