On vajalik, et turismiteenused oleksid kättesaadavad kõigile inimestele, olenemata nende vanusest või tervislikust seisundist, mis ongi ligipääsetava turismi eesmärk.
Accessible tourism enables all people to participate in and enjoy tourism experiences. More people have access needs, whether or not related to a physical condition. For example, older and less mobile people have access needs, which can become a huge obstacle when traveling or touring. Thus, accessible tourism is the ongoing endeavour to ensure tourist destinations, products and services are accessible to all people, regardless of their physical limitations, disabilities or age. This inludes publicly and privately owned tourist locations, facilities and services.
