Access Statements

Access Statements for Tourism Businesses

What is an Access Statement?

An Access Statement is a written, clear and accurate, and above all honest description of your current facilities and the services you offer. It is there enable a potential visitor to make an informed decision as to whether your business meets their particular access needs.

Information for Accommodation Providers

Since April 2007 you have be required to prepare an Access Statement, as part of your quality grading assessment with VisitBritain.  You will need to present an Access Statement annually to your quality assessor at the time of your quality assurance visit.

What help is available?

VisitBritain have produced an on-line guide to preparing an access statement. This includes a template and sample access statements together with further information. To go to the guide, click here