4. Ensure that information on accessible tourism be obtainable in accessible formats, including print materials such as brochures and pamphlets, as well as audio and digital medium such as Internet websites, by information and communication disadvantaged groups including older people, and people with hearing and visual impairments.
5. Cooperate internationally in the area of accessible tourism, building upon existing cooperation among countries in the Asian and Pacific region, especially through information and technology sharing to enhance barrier-free environments and transportation, as well as access to information;
6. Initiate collaborative efforts with governments, non-governmental organizations, as well as regional and international organizations concerning traveling and tourism, including International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the World Tourism Organization (WTO), UNESCO, International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Pacific-Asia Travel Association (PATA) and other institutions relevant to tourism, to include disability concerns into mainstream tourism activities; 7. Advocate that upcoming regional and international cultural, sports, entertainment and educational events, programs and sites be fully accessible by people with disabilities, including Hong Kong Disneyland to be open in 2005, and the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympics Games; 8. Form a regional network of concerned individuals, associations, organizations and agencies concerning accessible tourism to exchange ideas and personnel, share information among all the stakeholders and promote study on barrier-free tourism to improve the quality of life through accessible tourism, with a view to achieving world peace;
9. Organize regularly a regional conference on accessible tourism for people with disabilities and older persons every two years, beginning with a Tsunami affected country, to ensure continuity of our efforts to promote accessible and universal tourism.
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