PUPUZO works to advance accessible tourism systems that enable full and equal participation in travel and leisure for persons with disabilities, older persons, and diverse access needs; aligned with human rights, sustainability, and universal design principles.
“Accessibility is a central element of any responsible and sustainable tourism policy. It is both a human rights imperative and an exceptional business opportunity. Above all we must come to appreciate that Accessible Tourism does not only benefit persons with disabilities or special needs; it benefits us all.”
- Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary-General
PUPUZO involves research, advocacy, capacity building, and policy engagement to promote accessibility across tourism systems; destinations, services, infrastructure, and experiences.
More than 15% of the global population lives with some form of disability.
When tourism systems exclude, they deny participation, dignity, and economic opportunity.
Research and evidence generation
Accessibility assessments and frameworks
Capacity building and sensitisation
Policy engagement and advocacy
Knowledge dissemination