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World Tourism Event 2023: Celebrating cultural heritage and sustainable tourism

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19 August 2024

World Tourism Event 2023: Celebrating cultural heritage and sustainable tourism

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Funding and support measures

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An illustrative photo of a rural landscape with buildings in Italy

The event aims to transform UNESCO World Heritage sites into vibrant cultural hubs, promoting sustainable tourism and celebrating Piedmont’s cultural heritage.

Publishing org

ENIT S.p.A.

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Geographical descriptors

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Cultural tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Funding and support measures

    • Tourism strategies

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The World Tourism Event 2023, organized by ENIT and hosted in Piedmont from September 21 to 23, 2023, represented a significant initiative aimed at transforming UNESCO World Heritage sites into vibrant cultural hubs. With support from the European Union and collaboration from international buyers and tourism stakeholders, the event included workshops, cultural performances, and discussions aimed at promoting sustainable tourism practices and celebrating Piedmont’s rich cultural heritage. The initiative sought to boost tourism, stimulate local economies, and foster greater appreciation and preservation of UNESCO-designated landmarks worldwide. (The original piece available only in Italian)

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