UNESCO Chair in ICT to develop and promote sustainable tourism in World Heritage Sites
USI UNESCO Chair featured in a episode of Moby Dick (RSI)
Last month, an episode of Moby Dick titled “L’eredità invisibile” (invisible heritage) was released. Moby Dick is an audio series produced by RSI (Radiotelevisione svizzera di lingua italiana) that explores major topics such as culture, politics society and economics…
Exhibition – Francis and the perfect robe
SAVE THE DATE! The exhibition “Francis and the perfect robe – The costumes of Brother Sun, Sister Moon” will be held at Villa Ciani, Lugano, from 4 to 17 October 2026. The exhibition is conceived as an exploration of the profound and complex relationship of Francis of…
From ‘Consuming’ to ‘Earning’ a Destination – a gamification project
From ‘consuming’ to ‘earning’ a destination is a gamification project developed by USI’s UNESCO Chair and eLab in collaboration with World Heritage Switzerland (WHES) and the support of the Innotour program of SECO. It uses gamification to deepen visitors’…
“In The Eyes Of”: Exploring Cultural Landscapes Through Digital Innovation
“In The Eyes Of” is a research project that explores how digital technologies can enrich the discovery and interpretation of natural and cultural heritage. It brings together USI’s UNESCO Chair in ICT within the SECreTour project, UNESCO Chair in Anthropology of…
10 years of World Heritage Days
On the weekend of 13 and 14 June 2026, several UNESCO World Heritage sites across Switzerland will open their doors with special programs, inviting visitors to celebrate the country’s natural and cultural treasures. The motto ‘You only want to protect what you know’…
SECreTour Workshop: Rethinking Tourism towards Fair, Creative and Sustainable Practices
Upper Vjosa Valley pilot area and town of Përmet, SE Albania 26th to 29th of April 2026 Within the SECreTour project, the workshop “Rethinking Tourism: towards Fair, Creative and Sustainable Tourism Practices in Rural and Remote Areas” offered a collaborative space…