The case study of the Prefecture of Magnesia, may illustrate the significance of intangible heritage for the social bonding of the society but also the sustainable tourist development of the area through the inclusion and incorporation of legends and myths in people’s everyday life since the region of Magnesia is...
The case study of the Prefecture of Larissa, may illustrate the presence of intangible heritage through the inclusion and incorporation of traditions from the everyday life of the community people associated with enogastronomy and the production of local products. This well-known area for its fertile land, also depicts its everyday...
TThe case study of the Greek island of Ikaria, highlights the significance of the festivities/ festivals (“panigyria”) because their performance is a supreme expression of the sense of belonging to the community and the solidarity of their members according to the decision of the Greek Ministry of Culture to include...
The case study of the Greek island of Agistri, may showcase traditional ways of life as elements of intangible cultural heritage that have become extinct in the passage of time or have been substituted by more modern ways or because of more advanced technologies.
The project’s Handbook on integration of intangible heritage aims to provide a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for understanding, preserving, managing, and promoting intangible cultural heritage (ICH). it supports learners and practitioners in integrating ICH into tourism and community development in a responsible and sustainable way, while strengthening cultural identity...
Life in a World Heritage City (Johansson, 2015) critically maps and analyses how World Heritage status is debated and negotiated in Angra do Heroísmo (Azores, Portugal). Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork and qualitative interviews, it examines how stakeholders mobilise contested values, interests, rhetoric, and power in everyday governance, conservation, and development....
The article The Unknown Carnival of Terceira Island (Azores, Portugal): Community, Heritage, and Identity on Stage examines the unique carnival traditions of Terceira Island, showing how they involve widespread community participation, blend dance, music, and performance, and serve as cultural heritage that strengthens social cohesion and local identity. The study...
The article Digital Storytelling in Cultural and Heritage Tourism: A Review of Social Media Integration and Youth Engagement Frameworks reviews how digital storytelling can be integrated with social media to engage youth in cultural and heritage tourism. It identifies gaps in current frameworks and proposes an enhanced model with elements...
Rethinking Industrial Heritage Tourism Resources in the EU: A Spatial Perspective analyses the spatial distribution and influencing factors of industrial heritage tourism sites across Europe, using the European Route of Industrial Heritage as a case study. The article shows how natural conditions and socio-economic factors shape location patterns, and discusses...