The first International Fair dedicated to Accessible Tourism will be held
in the City of Biella on October 25th and 26th.

Why creating an International Fair
for Accessible Tourism?

  • Accessible Tourism is a concept that has become increasingly recognized and appreciated by both tourists and the tourism industry, who are now more aware of the benefits it brings.
  • The market potential of a Tourism for All includes the elderly population, people with disabilities, families with young children, individuals with temporary or chronic health conditions, and those with food intolerances.
  • Creating an International Fair for Accessible Tourism means creating an opportunity for B2B meetings among industry operators to share experiences, best practices, and future perspectives related to this rapidly growing tourism sector.

Program

October 25th
MÈSENTÉ CONFERENCE
at the Città degli Studi in Biella

10:00 Participants Registration

11:00 – 12:45 Accessible Tourism in 2024: an opportunity?
Speakers:

  • Paola Casagrande, Director European Policies and Funds Coordination – Tourism and Sport
  • Emiliano Deferrari, Enat Representative
  • Giovanni Ferrero, IsITT secretary and CPD director
  • Simona Borsa, Project Manager “Langhe For All” Langhe Experience Tourist Consortium
  • Eugenio Rosano, Relais Santo Stefano director and vice president and board member ATL Terre Alto Piemonte
  • Michele Colombo, President of Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella
  • Francesca Carmagnola, Director ITS Tourism and Cultural Activities Piedmont
  • Luca Pozzato, Director GAL Montagne Biellesi
  • Mario Poma, Director GAL Valli di Lanzo, Ceronda and Casternone
  • Giorgio Magrini, Director GAL Valli del Canavese
  • Matteo Bonazza, G&A Group
    Panelist: Doris Zaccone, traveler and Radio Capital host

12:45 – 14:00 Buffet Lunch for All Guests

14:00 – 18:00 4 Thematic Sessions
Speakers:

  • A blind journey, by Marco Andriano, content creator and Franco Lepore, UICI president
  • Accessible tourism as a possibility for improving social-relational skills in people with autism spectrum disorder, by Roberto Keller
  • Outdoor: from hiking to travel experiences by Rocco Cericola, LIS teacher and deafness expert
  • Accreditation as a tool to ensure the reliability of conformity assessments for Accessible Tourism by Elena Battellino, Accredia/Uni Representative and Fabio Borio, president Federalberghi Torino and director Hotel Genova
    Panelist: Giovanni Ferrero, ISITT Secretariat and CPD Director.

To participate in Conference, please register here.

October 26th
INTERNATIONAL FAIR DEDICATED TO ACCESSIBLE TOURISM MÈSENTÉ
at Palazzo Gromo Losa

9:00 Arrival of sellers for table setup

9:15 Arrival of buyers

9:30 – 13:00 Workshop: Accessible Tourism Offerings in Piedmont Meet the Buyers
Coffee break

13:30 Lunch at Palazzo Gromo Losa

14:30 Final Greetings and Closing of the Event

You need to register to participate in the International Fair for Accessible Tourism.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact bita@mesente.it

October 22th-25th 2024
EDUCATIONAL TRIP IN PIEDMONT

National and International Buyers will experience the accessible offerings of the Piedmont region through three themed itineraries: outdoor activities, food and wine, and culture.

Where

Città degli Studi di Biella
Corso Giuseppe Pella, 2B - Corso Giuseppe Pella, 10 - 13900 Biella (BI)