Lower Saxony is boosting quality tourism

Through the initiatives “KinderFerienLand Niedersachsen,” “ServiceQualität Deutschland in Niedersachsen,” and “Reisen für Alle,” the state government is contributing to the sustainable improvement and enhancement of quality in tourism in Lower Saxony. In the “Reisen für Alle” program, the number of certified businesses in Lower Saxony has risen to 355 in recent years, with 73 additional businesses currently under review. Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG) is also pleased to be certified as a “Reisen für Alle” business at today’s award ceremony in Hannover, which is attended by over 60 participants.

“We have made our services accessible at both of our tourist information centers—at Ernst-August-Platz and in the New City Hall—to ensure that all guests can enjoy a relaxing stay. Thanks to this certification, our guests now know at a glance that we are committed to accessible travel,” says Hans Christian Nolte, Managing Director of HMTG, expressing his delight at today’s award. The current diverse range of services—including wheelchair-accessible seats on the hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus, the accessible “Roter Faden” tour, and induction loops at the information desk and for the audio guides during City Hall and city tours—is being continuously expanded. A wealth of information on sights, major events, and excursion destinations is already available in simple language at www.hannover.de. All current offerings and information are summarized at: www.hannover.de/tourismus-barrierefrei.

Since 2015, TourismusMarketing Niedersachsen GmbH (TMN) has been participating in the nationwide standardized labeling and certification system “Reisen für Alle” (Travel for All)—in addition to the 355 businesses that have been successfully audited and certified to date, 73 more are currently undergoing the audit process. The Reisen für Alle logo provides transparency for travelers and indicates that a business offers accessibility. The certification process covers the entire tourism service chain—from arrival and accommodation to guest services and information. The certificate is valid for three years. Detailed information about this Germany-wide initiative can be found at www.reisen-fuer-alle.de.