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The aim of this paper is to propose an innovative web platform to increase knowledge transfer among all stakeholders involved in accessible tourism. To achieve this aim, a content analysis of a sample of web platforms responsible for promoting accessible tourism was conducted. With the limitations of the existing platforms as a reference and using a triangulation of methods to identify the requirements that a web platform for accessible tourism should include, a new platform is presented. It is characterized by being innovative and by promoting the collaboration and sharing of information between all the actors involved in accessible tourism\u2014access@tour by action. The analysis revealed that there is a lack of this type of platform: only 10 platforms promoting accessible tourism were identified. Moreover, these platforms are limited in scope. 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