Consultancy
The founder of Accessible Travel Netherland, Veroniek Maat, also carries out research and consultancy work related to accessible tourism.
Projects and consultancy work:
Find more details about the consultancy projects here.
ENAT membership
Accessible Travel Netherlands is a member of ENAT (European Network for Accessible Tourism). Veroniek represents ENAT in the Netherlands and on occasion in other countries. For more information about ENAT, visit the website www.accessibletourism.org.
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Publications
- Printed and digital guide book: V. Maat (2015). 'City guide Amsterdam and Metropole Region; accessible routes through Amsterdam’.
- Printed and digital guide book: V. Maat (2015). 'Stadsgids Amsterdam en Metropool regio; op een toegankelijke ontdekkingstocht'.
- Brochure: V. Maat (2014). 'Strandrolstoelen aan de Nederlandse Kust'. (Beach wheelchairs along the Dutch coast)
- NRIT Magazine, article: Maat, V. (2011). De essentie van toegankelijkheidsinformatie voor culturele instellingen.
- Tourism Business Magazine New Zealand article: Maat, V. en Rhodda, S. (2010). Rugby World Cup 2011: An opportunity to improve access for people with disabilities and the bottom line?
- New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI), online report: Maat, V. (2010). Some accessibility symbols and rating systems from around the world.
- New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) online article: Maat, V. (2010). Why New Zealand should make the Rugby World Cup accessible for everyone.
- Access Tourism NZ, online article: Maat, V. (2010e). France, the leading access tourism destination?
- Access Tourism NZ, online article: Maat, V. (2010d) Volunteers Well-Placed to Host Seniors and People with Disabilities during RWC 2011?
- Access Tourism NZ, online article: Maat, V. (2010c). Updated NZ Tourism Guide Website Still Lacks When it Comes to Accessible Accommodation.
- Access Tourism NZ, online article: Maat, V. (2010b). Making the NZ RWC 2011 an “Unforgettable Experience” for Visitors with Disabilities.
- Access Tourism NZ, online article: Maat, V. (2010a). South African PwD’s assured access at FIFA stadia is important.
References and contributions
- WUR, online article and Youtube video (2018). 'Veroniek - Owner Accessible Travel Netherlands'
- Curbfree with Cory Lee, C.L. Woodard (2018), online article, reference to V. Maat. 'What to do in Amsterdam in 2 days as a wheelchair user'.
- Dutchreview, online article (2018), reference to V. Maat. 'Accessibility for the disabled in the Netherlands, 5 tips when visiting Holland'.
- Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem (2018), online article, reference to V. Maat. 'Hoe toegankelijk zijn de Nederlandse stranden'.
- Amsterdam Impacthub, online article (2016) reference to V. Maat. 'This is how you get the most out of a trade mission'.
- Oneworld.com, online article, (2015)/ reference to V. Maat (2015). 'Veroniek Maat, over het doorbreken van barrieres naar innovatie in de toerisme sector'.
- Zet, article: V. Maat, Zet (2015). Reizen voor iedereen mogelijk maken in ‘All Inclusive, Op weg naar toegankelijke vrijetijdsbesteding’.
- Pretwerk.nl, online article: V. Maat, W. Jonker (2015). 'Toegankelijk Toerisme in Nederland'.
- Amsterdam Impacthub, online article: V. Maat, B. Pauwels (2015). Veroniek Maat: over het doorbreken van barrières naar innovatie in de toerismesector.
Consultancy can be offered for projects with regards to:
- Improvement of accessibility at a venue or event
- Communication about accessibility and writing access statements
- Marketing and accessible travel services
- Promotion of your accessible venue or event
- Accessible destination analysis
- Improving the accessible customer journey
- Workshops for tourism entrepreneurs or employees