The Role of ICT on Cultural Heritage Tourism: a Case Study


World Heritage Site: Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land

Publication Year: 2021

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE06C6B9368A

Summary

ICT plays a pivotal role in enhancing cultural heritage tourism at Hiraizumi by facilitating accessible and diverse tourist experiences without extensive physical infrastructure changes. The study highlights that leveraging ICT can effectively transmit the value of cultural heritage while supporting individual travel trends, particularly through collaborations with researchers and the development of pedestrian-friendly tourist routes. It also emphasizes the potential of participatory design approaches in optimizing these efforts, offering a scalable model for other heritage sites facing similar challenges.

Citation

Akihiro, A. (2021). The Role of ICT on Cultural Heritage Tourism: a Case Study. Journal of International Business Research and Marketing, 6(4), 29–33. https://doi.org/10.18775/jibrm.1849-8558.2015.64.3004

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