WAVES FOR ALLFunded by the European UnionfuTOURiSMESurf Club Keros
WAVES FOR ALLEU-funded project · fuTOURiSME

WAVES FOR ALL — Inclusive Coastal Tourism, by design

A replicable model for accessible, sustainable active holidays — built at Surf Club Keros on the island of Limnos, in a NATURA 2000 protected area.

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Two participants in wheelchairs at Surf Club Keros, ready for adaptive water sports

About the project

WAVES FOR ALL supports Surf Club Keros (SCK) — a pioneering active-tourism SME in a NATURA 2000 area on the island of Limnos — to become a fully accessible, inclusive and environmentally sustainable destination for active coastal holidays.

The project advances the EU Tourism Transition Pathway on both the digital and green pillars: embedding accessibility across physical, digital and procedural operations; minimising physical modifications through modular and digital solutions; and extending the operating season to relieve peak-season pressure on protected areas.

Implemented under fuTOURiSME · programme SMP-COSME-2022-TOURSME · Grant Agreement 101121578 · National partner: Kinno (Greece) · Duration: Jun 2025 – May 2026.

Physical Accessibility

Phased upgrades benchmarked to WCAG 2.1, EAA and ENAT — modular, low-impact interventions for a NATURA 2000 site.

Smart Booking Platform

WCAG 2.1 AA-compliant booking with voice control, magnification, high-contrast mode and personalised access-aware packages.

WAVES Academy

18-contact-hour training programme blending seminars, scenario simulation and an online refresher for inclusive service.

Community & Dissemination

Open-access content library, replication package and an online community workshop reaching 14 countries.

Activities

Five activities — delivered on time, on budget, with zero formal deviations.

Final report submitted 31 May 2026
  1. A1 · Completed Jun 2025

    Accessibility Needs Assessment

    Full physical, digital and procedural review of SCK with structured staff interviews. Output: a phased Accessibility Action Plan with KPIs and priority actions.

  2. A2 · Completed Aug 2025

    Digital Accessibility Design

    Co-designed Smart Booking Platform with assistive features. User testing with 20 participants returned 93% satisfaction and full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.

  3. A3 · Completed Nov 2025

    WAVES Academy Staff Training

    Three-session, 18-hour training delivered to 34 participants (target 30). 94% reported improved confidence in delivering inclusive service.

  4. A4 · Completed Apr 2026

    Marketing & Awareness Campaign

    Three-month campaign delivering 52,400 impressions (5.24× target), 138 qualified inquiries and 17 confirmed accessible-tent bookings for summer 2026.

  5. A5 · Completed May 2026

    Monitoring, Evaluation & Dissemination

    200 feedback forms analysed, Final Impact Report published, open community workshop with 67 stakeholders from 14 countries.

Impact & KPIs

Consolidated results across the project — a documented, replicable model for inclusive coastal tourism in protected areas.

5 / 5
Activities delivered on time, on budget
WCAG 2.1 AA
Compliance of the Smart Booking Platform
52,400
Campaign impressions (5.24× target)
34
Staff trained · 94% improved confidence
67
Workshop attendees from 14 countries
17
Accessible-tent bookings for summer 2026 (vs 3 in 2025)
Project event

Online Community Workshop — 26 March 2026

A 90-minute public showcase of the WAVES FOR ALL methodology — replay and resources available.

Event details

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