Brussels, Belgium. The Paphos regional tourism board Etap is among tourism and cultural stakeholders from across Europe taking part in the i-DEMO – Improving Destination Management Offer through game-based strategies programme in Selinunte, Sicily, from May 26 to 28.
European project focus
According to an announcement by Etap, the project focuses on new approaches to destination management, with emphasis on gamification, digital tools, storytelling, accessibility and the visitor experience.
Activities in Sicily
Participants are taking part in experiential visits, co-design workshops and the testing of specialised tools. They are also working together on new tourism proposals for cultural destinations, drawing on the experience and know-how of partners from across Europe.
Relevance for Paphos
Etap said its participation is linked to its wider strategy to strengthen innovation and smart tourism in the district, while also giving more weight to experience-led forms of travel.
Project aims
The project aims to improve destination management through interactive and game-based methods, helping destinations develop tourism experiences that are more attractive, accessible and sustainable.
