The Ruta del Vino de Toro recently hosted a highly anticipated multiplier event to present the HeritAccess project, part of the Erasmus+ program, in collaboration with Formative Footprint. This event was a key moment in introducing the project to a wide range of stakeholders, including tourism professionals, accessibility advocates, and local community members, to spread the word about making wine tourism in Toro more accessible to everyone.
The event brought together a curious and engaged audience eager to learn more about how HeritAccess is transforming wine tourism by tackling accessibility challenges at the Bodega Histórica del Vino de Toro. The winery, which is set in an underground location, posed difficulties for those with mobility impairments, but the project has designed an innovative solution to make the experience available to all.
Throughout the event, attendees showed immense interest, asking a wide range of insightful questions about the project’s virtual tour technology, accessibility features, and future goals. They were particularly excited about the 360-degree virtual tour of the Bodega Histórica del Vino de Toro, which can be experienced via virtual reality headsets or directly through mobile devices. There was also a strong focus on how the project provides solutions for those with different visual abilities, from large-font texts to audio narration.
The event provided a valuable platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities of making cultural tourism more inclusive. Participants were impressed by the accessibility features and how they can enhance the visitor experience while attracting a more diverse audience. The project aims to ensure everyone can connect with the experience, regardless of their abilities. This multiplier event raised awareness about inclusivity’s importance in wine tourism, fostering networking and inspiring future projects to bridge the gap between accessibility and cultural heritage.