The TOURAL project was presented by Atlantis Consulting partner Mr Dionisis Asimiadis at the 11th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT), held on Naxos Island, Greece, from September 3rd to 5th, 2024.
The conference, titled “Innovation and Creativity in Tourism, Business, and Social Sciences,” aimed to address the dynamic challenges and opportunities arising from the digital transformation of the industry. It brought together researchers, communities, and government stakeholders, serving as a crucial platform for fostering innovation and creativity in the tourism sector.
TOURAL’s presentation highlighted an innovative approach to sustainable tourism development in rural and remote areas, emphasizing the importance of leveraging digital technologies and participatory strategies. The project’s focus on macro-regional cooperation and the integration of local value chains aligned with the conference’s vision of fostering collaboration through constructive, critical, and interdisciplinary conversations on the challenges emerging from the digital transformation of the industry.
In essence, the presentation on the TOURAL project acted as a catalyst for constructive dialogue and knowledge exchange at the IACuDiT conference, contributing significantly to the exploration of innovative and creative solutions for the future of tourism.