FITUR and IMPULSA IGUALDAD make advances in the promotion of global tourism without borders and announce the 3rd FITUR 4all Awards
The International Tourism Trade Fair is taking place from 21 to 25 January at IFEMA MADRID and will be hosting the third edition of FITUR 4all, specialising in accessible tourism.
IFEMA MADRID is hosting a new edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair from 21 to 25 January, which for the third consecutive year is featuring FITUR 4all, a section dedicated to making tourism an accessible experience for all, developed in collaboration with IMPULSA IGUALDAD.
With the aim of bringing an adapted tourism offer to everyone with accessibility needs, FITUR 4All 2026 is making advances in the promotion of barrier-free global tourism, universal tourism models and the identification and visibility of best practices in accessibility with a professional conference on 23 January, and a traveller awareness day on Saturday 24.
To this end, they announce the creation of the second volume of the 'Guide to Best Accessibility Practices in Tourism by Fitur 4all' which, as a new addition, will be including specific examples of actions that have served to improve accessibility and raise awareness in the industry and society.
They are also holding the 3rd FITUR 4all Awards for national and international destinations, companies and institutions to present their accessibility projects until 5 December 2025, which will be used as foundations for the 'Guide to Best Accessibility Practices in Tourism by Fitur 4all’. The jury, made up of experts on tourism, accessibility and inclusion, will assess the design and implementation of each project, its potential, its positive impact, and the consistency and sustainability of the measures taken.
The Fitur 4all 2026 Awards will be granted in four categories: Inclusive National Destination, Inclusive International Destination, Inclusive Tourism Company and Inclusive Organisation or Institution, the winners will be announced before the start of FITUR and will be presented during the Trade Fair.
Submit your application now: https://www.ifema.es/en/fitur/areas/4all
These two projects have emerged from the shared commitment of IFEMA MADRID and IMPULSA IGUALDAD to encourage a more inclusive tourism sector and to promote accessible initiatives that contribute to strengthening the quality, diversity and inclusion of the global tourism offer.