Índice de Accesibilidad Turística Municipal (IATM)

The Municipal Tourism Accessibility Index (IATM) is a methodological evaluation tool designed to assess the level of tourism accessibility in small municipalities in Spain and Portugal.The instrument is based on a multi-criteria evaluation model that integrates five strategic dimensions of municipal tourism accessibility: physical accessibility, equipment and services, information and communication, mobility, and governance.Each dimension is assessed on an ordinal scale and transformed into a standardized metric, allowing the calculation of a composite index ranging from 0 to 100. The model combines a weighted compensatory approach with a structural threshold rule that prevents a municipality from being classified as “Advanced” if any dimension falls below the minimum acceptable level.The tool is implemented in Microsoft Excel and includes automated calculation of the index, graphical visualization through radar charts, and automatic generation of diagnostic reports. It is designed for academic use, training environments, and practical application by local public administrations involved in tourism planning and accessibility policies. The IATM provides a structured framework to diagnose accessibility gaps, prioritize strategic interventions, and support evidence-based decision-making in municipal tourism management. The IATM is registered as a scientific work in the Territorial Intellectual Property Registry of Galicia (Spain), first registration no. 03/2026/1388. Object of intellectual property: Text. Filing and effective date: 4 March 2026. Version 1.1 (September 2026): Intellectual property registration information has been updated following the definitive registration of the IATM. No changes have been made to the methodological model, weighting system, evaluation criteria, or calculation procedures.