Étiquette : Innovation

Day One, ISP Nahda University, Beni Suef

We’re excited to launch the Intensive Study Programme II (ISP) on

“Innovative Documentation for Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Tourism Development – Context Development”!

A promising start to two weeks of hands-on learning, collaboration, and heritage-driven innovation.

TOURITAGE ISP | Conclusion Day – 14 July 2025 | University of Granada

After two enriching weeks of learning, exploration, and collaboration, the TOURITAGE Intensive Study Programme concluded successfully on 14 July 2025 at the Universidad de Granada.

On the final day, student groups presented the outcomes of their workshops, showcasing creative and research-driven proposals for World Heritage sites in Córdoba and Granada. The presentations sparked engaging discussions with professors and heritage experts, who provided valuable feedback and reflections.

The event concluded with a warm certificate distribution ceremony, celebrating the efforts and dedication of participants from MENA partner universities — Arab Academy For Science, Technology and Maritime Transport – College of Engineering & Technology Coet Alamein Campus , Nahda University, Université de Gabès , Université de Jendouba — alongside international students.

A heartfelt thank you to all lecturers, organizers, and participants for making this experience truly impactful!

TOURITAGE ISP | Technical Workshops | Granada, 1–14 July 2025

As part of the immersive learning experience at the Universidad de Granada, students and staff from MENA partners actively engaged in two impactful technical workshops:

• Workshop 1: Participation, City, and Landscape in World Heritage Management – where participants discussed inclusive strategies for balancing preservation and development in heritage sites.
• Workshop 2: Advanced Graphic and Emotional Assessment Technologies – exploring tools like digital documentation, visual storytelling, and data visualization to enrich heritage research and communication.

Participants were divided into interdisciplinary teams to work on real case studies from Córdoba and Granada, proposing innovative approaches for interpreting, preserving, and activating these World Heritage cities.

The sessions encouraged creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving — linking academic knowledge with real-world heritage management needs.

TOURITAGE ISP | Technical Tours | Granada, 1–14 July 2025

As part of the Intensive Study Programme hosted by the Universidad de Granada, participants had the opportunity to explore some of the most iconic and historically rich sites in Andalusia, enriching their understanding of heritage conservation and sustainable tourism.

The technical visits included:

• Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte – exploring traditional cave dwellings and local heritage
• World Heritage Sites of Córdoba: Madinat al-Zahra and The Mosque-Cathedral
• World Heritage Sites of Granada: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
• The Darro Valley and its historical landscape
• The Maristán – a remarkable Islamic-era hospital restoration project
• Tourism route through Hispano-Muslim monuments in the Albayzín
• Past View Granada – an immersive VR experience bringing 16th-century Granada to life
• Carmen de la Victoria – a beautiful traditional Andalusian villa with panoramic views

These visits provided a powerful experiential layer to the training, connecting theory with real-world heritage interpretation and tourism strategies.