The Region of Crete and the Department of Business Administration and Tourism of the Hellenic Mediterranean University are launching an innovative educational initiative with a human focus, aiming to enhance accessibility in the tourism ecosystem of Crete. As part of the project “Crete for All”, free interactive seminars lasting 5 hours are starting, which will be implemented in all four Regional Units of the island. The program is aimed at tourism professionals and aims to enhance their knowledge and practical skills on accessibility and disability issues.
The educational program highlights accessibility as a strategic and competitive advantage, contributing substantially to the upgrading of the quality of the services provided and the sustainable tourism development of Crete. The content of the seminars covers contemporary thematic areas, such as the principles of accessible tourism, types of disability, neurodiversity and invisible disabilities, demographic developments, environmental and social barriers, reasonable accommodations, modern best practices, as well as practical everyday service and communication skills.
Fully aligned with international standards, the program equips participants with a comprehensive set of skills that enhance the visitor experience, improve the image of businesses and strengthen the overall competitiveness of the Cretan tourism product. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
The initial training program is as follows:
Hersonissos – February 2026
Thursday 26 February 2026 09:30 – 14:30 Municipal Branch, Hersonissos.
Heraklion – March 2026
Wednesday 4 March 2026 09:30 – 14:30 ELMEPA Heraklion
Friday 6 March 2026 09:30 – 14:30 ELMEPA Heraklion
Thursday 19 March 2026 09:30 – 14:30 ELMEPA Heraklion
Rethymno – March 2026
Tuesday 10 March 2026 10:00 – 15:00 (venue to be announced)
Hersonissos – March 2026
Thursday 12 March 2026 09:30 – 14:30 Municipal Branch, Hersonissos.
Lassithi – March 2026
Wednesday 18 March 2026 10:00 – 15:00 Agios Nikolaos
Tuesday 31 March 2026 10:00 – 15:00 Ierapetra
Heraklion – April 2026
Thursday 2 April 2026 09:30 – 14:30 ELMEPA Heraklion
Heraklion – May 2026
Thursday 7 May 2026 09:30 – 14:30 ELMEPA Heraklion
Interested parties can register their participation via the online application here.
Source: crete.gov.gr