World Tourism Event in Assisi promotes UNESCO heritage sites

The XVII edition of the World Tourism Event (WTE) recently concluded in Assisi, focusing on the promotion and sustainable valorization of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The event served as a platform for various Italian regions and municipalities to showcase their cultural, natural, and gastronomic assets.

Key regional highlights included:

• Rome Metropolitan City: Focused on inter-municipal networking and shared itineraries, utilizing the Roma & Più platform to promote sites like the Appia Way. • Abruzzo: Presented the ‘Ciclovie della Transumanza’ project, offering 12 cycling itineraries spanning nearly 400 kilometers to promote slow mobility. • Liguria: Emphasized integrating UNESCO sites like Cinque Terre and the Palazzi dei Rolli into holistic tourism experiences involving the hinterland. • Calabria: Utilized immersive technology to showcase its national parks and biodiversity. • Rieti: Introduced the ‘Appy Pilgrim’ digital guide to assist travelers along the Way of St. Francis. • Urbino: Highlighted the relationship between Renaissance heritage, landscape, and quality of life.

Additionally, the Mario Bagnara Sustainable Tourism Awards were presented, with the Sila National Park receiving recognition for its innovative sustainable mobility project.