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Advances in Cultural Tourism Research. Proceedings of the International Conference on Cultural Tourism Advances, June 2023, Belgium Bart Neuts · João Martins · Marinos Ioannides, (Editors)

Dario Patrizio Imperatore — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:31:09 +0000

Advances in Cultural Tourism Research. Proceedings of the International Conference on Cultural Tourism Advances, June 2023, Belgium Bart Neuts · João Martins · Marinos Ioannides, (Editors) Dario Patrizio Imperatore Thu, 10/17/2024 - 10:31

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AI - Artificial Intelligence Data Modelling, Statistical Analysis Destinations, Destination Management Economic Data and Modelling Heritage Tourism Intangible Heritage Knowledge Management Local Communities Policy Rural Development Smart Destinations Tangible Heritage UNESCO Heritage Sites

Springer Open Access Publication in the Series:
Advances in Digital and Cultural Tourism Management

ISBN 978-3-031-65536-4 ISBN 978-3-031-65537-1 (eBook)
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65537-1

This book presents new roads, perspectives, and approaches in cultural tourism, consolidating insights from six European-funded projects and presented during the International Conference on Cultural Tourism Advances, organised in Brussels on 27 and 28 June 2023.

The articles in the book are organised into three sections:

Participatory Approaches to Cultural Tourism Management
Responsible, Circular, and Human-Centred Regional Development Potential
New Data Methods and Digital Tools

Download the book in PDF format from the section below.

Acknowledgements and Disclaimer

This work was partially supported by the European Commission, grant number 870747 IMPACTOUR, and by Portuguese national funds through FCT Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia with reference UIDB/00066/2020 and UIDP/00066/ 2020; the TExTOUR project, which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement number 101004687; the SPOT project, which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program for research and innovation under grant agreement number 870644; the INCULTUM project, which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program research and innovation under Grant Agreement number 101004552; the SmartCulTour project, which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement number 870708; and the Be.CULTOUR project, which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement number 101004627.

The content of this publication reflects only the authors’ views and the European Commission, the Research Executive Agency in Brussels, the Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus, KU Leuven in Belgium, the UNINOVA Research Institute, Lisbon, Portugal are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.

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Publication of International Standard on Accessible Tourism for All

Ivor Ambrose — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:40:00 +0000

Publication of International Standard on Accessible Tourism for All Ivor Ambrose Mon, 07/19/2021 - 14:40

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Accessible Tourism Destinations, Destination Management Education and Training Policy Social Inclusion Sustainability - SDGs Tour Operators Transportation Terminals Travel Agents UNESCO Heritage Sites Visitor Experience Web-based Information

ISO Standard 21902:2021. Tourism and related services – Accessible tourism for all – Requirements and recommendations

Press Release, 15 July 2021, Madrid. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the world’s first standard on accessible tourism, ISO 21902 Tourism and related services – Accessible tourism for all – Requirements and recommendations. This is an international standard offering guidelines to ensure access and enjoyment of tourism for all on an equal basis.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Fundación ONCE and UNE (Asociación Española de Normalización) led the development of this pioneering, cross-cutting standard on an international level, focusing on accessible tourism throughout the whole value chain of the tourism sector.

The standard establishes requirements and guidelines with the aim of ensuring equal access and enjoyment of tourism for all.
As from today, this document is available in Spanish, having been translated and included in the Spanish national catalogue of UNE standards.
In the European Union alone, the sector represents a potential market of 80 million persons, or 130 million if companions are included.

Moreover, the market is growing considering the population pyramid in many European countries, and this is also the case for other parts of the world. On average, persons with disabilities spend 30% more (800 EUR per trip as opposed to 600 EUR), according to UNWTO.

As from today, this standard is available in Spanish as UNE-ISO 21902, having been translated and included in the UNE national catalogue of standards. It addresses service providers and tourism operators as well as public administrations and tourism destinations.

The UNE-ISO 21902 standard establishes requirements and recommendations for accessible tourism. For example, in order for a beach to be considered accessible, it must offer showers, toilets and a route that can be used by all. Also, accessible pedestrian routes in a natural environment must provide, amongst other requirements, a continuous, firm and stable floor and signalling and must offer details on the itinerary before the start of the route.

In general, in their written communications, tourism establishments must use clear and simple language following a logical sequence, with images and graphic symbols where appropriate, and with contrasting colours and easy-to-read fonts. It is hoped that the standard will become a key tool for enforcing the right of everyone to enjoy tourism and leisure.

In spite of advances over recent decades, in many countries there is still much to be done before the tourism sector takes into account the needs of the more than 1 billion persons with disabilities in the world. Because of the way in which environments, infrastructure and a wide range of tourism services have been conceived, tourists with disabilities often face challenges starting from the actual planning of their trip and including their experience in the destination. This standard aims to trigger change.

Throughout 2021 and 2022, UNWTO, Fundación ONCE and UNE, together with experts, will hold an awareness campaign addressing their members and associates to stress the harmonization of accessible tourism on a global scale by means of standards.

This worldwide standard was developed by the International Standardization Committee ISO/TC 228 on Tourism and related services, in which UNWTO coordinated working group WG14 bringing together 85 experts from more than 35 countries and five relevant organizations in this area who were responsible for the drafting. Fundación ONCE held the technical leadership and UNE provided the secretariat and coordinated with ISO.

IMPACTOUR Newsletter no.3, June 2021

Ivor Ambrose — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:34:00 +0000

IMPACTOUR Newsletter no.3, June 2021 Ivor Ambrose Wed, 06/30/2021 - 16:34

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Accessible Tourism Destinations, Destination Management Heritage Tourism IMPACTOUR Pilots Policy Smart Destinations Social Inclusion UNESCO Heritage Sites

IMPACTOUR Newsletter no. 3, June 2021

We have reached Month 18 of the IMPACTOUR project.

Download and read our third Newsletter with updates about our recent Webinars, the project's Pilot Destinations and two of the IMPACTOUR partners, ENAT and Estonian Tourist Board.

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Advances in Cultural Tourism Research. Proceedings of the International Conference on Cultural Tourism Advances, June 2023, Belgium Bart Neuts · João Martins · Marinos Ioannides, (Editors)

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