UNESCO Chair in ICT to develop and promote sustainable tourism in World Heritage Sites
“In The Eyes Of”: Exploring Cultural Landscapes Through Digital Innovation
Looking for participants! “In The Eyes Of” is a research project that explores how digital technologies can enrich the discovery and interpretation of natural and cultural heritage. It brings together USI’s UNESCO Chair in ICT within the SECreTour project, UNESCO…
10 years of World Heritage Days
On the weekend of 13 and 14 June 2026, several UNESCO World Heritage sites across Switzerland will open their doors with special programs, inviting visitors to celebrate the country’s natural and cultural treasures. The motto ‘You only want to protect what you know’…
SECreTour Workshop: Rethinking Tourism towards Fair, Creative and Sustainable Practices
Upper Vjosa Valley pilot area and town of Përmet, SE Albania 26th to 29th of April 2026 Within the SECreTour project, the workshop “Rethinking Tourism: towards Fair, Creative and Sustainable Tourism Practices in Rural and Remote Areas” offered a collaborative space…
All materials from the workshop on “Fashion and Cultural Tourism. Connecting Creators, Businesses, and Destinations” are available online!
You can access all materials and pictures of the workshop from this link.
iWareBatik as the app of the day
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New Publication: A report on Fashion and Cultural Tourism by USI & UN Tourism
The report “Fashion and Cultural Tourism – Connecting Creators, Businesses and Destinations” , produced by Professor Lorenzo Cantoni and published in collaboration between UN Tourism and Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), explores how fashion can serve as a…