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This dissertation was written as part of the MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management at the International Hellenic University. Tourism, like any other mass phenomenon, has undergone a profound change closely linked to social change, where the internet and social media play an important role. Tourism has changed, both in form and content. Whereas in the past tourism has been a kind of elitist activity (high cost and culture), it has now become a mass tourism and entertainment (low cost and culture), presenting new trends in the tourism and entertainment sectors around the world, where Europe is no exception. This tourism is transforming into a new social phenomenon in complete transformation, where the travel market offers new opportunities for emerging countries and where new forms of tourism emerge, supported by a thriving tourism industry. Tourism can be seen as one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world. The social group that is interested in tourism also consists of people with disabilities and disabilities, whose journey can be difficult to organize and implement. Accessibility is the main obstacle for people with disabilities. People with disabilities want to have the same quality of life and to participate in the process of travel as other members of a society, based on their needs and the institutional framework of equality and equal access to goods and services. In particular, I would like to thank Professor Mr. Psychogios Dimitrios for all the help and guidance throughout my postgraduate studies, as well as his support both scientifically and humanly for the writing of this study. Finally, I would like to thank my family for their patience throughout the course of my education and for the generous support they provided me. Evgenia 15/01/2019