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Heritage+ report 2023: Embracing digital transformation for Europe’s cultural heritage

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28 August 2024

Heritage+ report 2023: Embracing digital transformation for Europe’s cultural heritage

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Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

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The Heritage+ report from December 2023 provides an overview of cultural heritage in Europe, emphasizing the role of digital technologies like AR, VR, and AI in enhancing heritage accessibility and conservation.

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Heritage+ initiative

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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

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Cultural tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Innovative tourism services

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

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The report published in December 2023 by Heritage+ provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of cultural heritage in Europe. The report highlights the challenges and ambitions within the sector, emphasizing the role of digital technologies and digitization. This document underscores the necessity of digital transformation, emphasizing technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the accessibility and conservation of heritage sites globally. The report underscores the importance of digital transformation in making cultural heritage more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

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