Tourism delegation from Baden-Württemberg on a discovery tour in Bavaria!

Tourism delegation from Baden-Württemberg on a discovery tour in Bavaria!

An exciting specialist trip is currently underway: a 30-person tourism delegation from Baden-Württemberg, led by State Secretary Dr. Patrick Rapp, will explore different tourism approaches in Bavaria and the Salzburger Land from November 5th to 7th, 2025. baden-wuerttemberg.de reports that the aim of this trip is to discover innovative models and proven tourism structures. The delegation will not only meet with key players in Bavarian tourism, but will also gain practical insights into current developments.

The trip begins in Munich, where Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH will present its new tourism dashboard. DEHOGA Bayern e. V. and the Bavarian Spa Association e. V. will provide valuable inspiration. An important point is the keynote speech by the head of the Bavarian Center for Tourism. V., which will present the latest developments in the Bavarian sector of health tourism and illuminate the synthesis of tradition and modernity. On November 6th we will go to the picturesque Salzburger Land, where State Secretary Rapp will be hosting an evening event to promote cross-border exchange.

Strengthening dialogue in tourism

A special highlight of the trip is the meeting with Deputy Governor Stefan Schnöll and Honorary Consul Dr. Werner G. Zenz of the German Embassy in Vienna. These meetings are not only intended to intensify the networks, but also to bring the topics of business and congress tourism as well as the recruitment of skilled workers and training to the fore. On the last day of the trip, tourism-related exchanges with colleagues from the industry will take place in Zell am See, which makes a valuable contribution to regional cooperation in tourism. baden-wuerttemberg.de emphasizes that the aim of this trip is to strengthen cross-border dialogue and learn from each other.

An important aspect that cannot be ignored on such specialist trips is accessibility in tourism. Information about barrier-free offerings is increasingly required as the number of travelers with special needs continues to grow. bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de emphasizes that barrier-free access for people with disabilities represents a right to self-determined participation and equality. The ministry is therefore working on establishing a labeling and certification system called “Travel for All”, which makes accessible offers visible and improves the information situation.

A look at accessibility

To further promote this idea, Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH has published a statement on accessibility, which is supported by a comprehensive self-assessment and a detailed test report. The results are supported by the Bavarian E-Government Ordinance (BayEGovV) and include necessary measures to make the websites accessible to everyone, as tourismus.bayern informs. Despite the barrier-free navigation and available texts that have already been implemented, some elements and formats are still not barrier-free, which leads to a need for further action in the industry.

The exchange of delegations and the opening of new perspectives in accessibility offer the opportunity to combine Bavarian and Austrian competencies in tourism. This trip not only strengthens the dialogue between the regions, but also sets the course for an inclusive future in tourism in which no one is excluded.