The University of Thessaly recently hosted a highly anticipated multiplier event to introduce the HeritAccess project, a component of the Erasmus+ program. The purpose of this event was to introduce the project to a diverse array of stakeholders, such as tourism professionals, accessibility advocates, local community members, professors in the field of sustainable tourism, students, and administrative employees from the university. The objective was to enhance the accessibility of tourism in Larissa, and the event served as a critical platform for this purpose.
An audience that was both engaged and inquisitive was present at the event, eager to learn more about the methods by which HeritAccess is addressing accessibility challenges at significant heritage sites to transform wine tourism. Throughout the event, attendees exhibited an extraordinary level of curiosity, posing a wide range of insightful inquiries about the project’s accessibility features, virtual tour technology, and future objectives.
Additionally, the event provided a valuable opportunity to participate in a discussion about the opportunities and challenges associated with promoting inclusivity in cultural tourism. The accessibility features astounded the participants and illustrated their capacity to enhance the visitor experience while concurrently drawing a more diverse audience. The project’s goal is to ensure that all individuals can participate in the experience, regardless of their capacities. Therefore the multiplier event increased awareness of the importance of inclusivity in tourism in Larissa city, while thereby encouraging networking and inspiring future initiatives to bridge the gap between cultural heritage and accessibility.
Text by UTH.