UNESCO Chair in ICT to develop and promote sustainable tourism in World Heritage Sites 

Our Mission

Established in September 2013, USI UNESCO Chair is committed to perform research and teaching on how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and digital media in general, can be effectively used to develop and promote sustainable tourism at World Heritage Sites (WHSs).

Conference of the University Network for Cultural Routes

The 2nd International Conference is organized and hosted by the European Institute of Cultural Routes in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair in ICT to develop and promote sustainable tourism in World Heritage Sites of USI – Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano (Switzerland).

Master in International Tourism

Università della Svizzera italiana offers a Master in International Tourism (MIT), run by the Faculty of Economics in collaboration with the Faculty of Communication Sciences. The USI UNESCO Chair is deeply involved in this Master, through teaching, research, internships and theses opportunities.

Open Access Chapters

We are happy to announce the publication of the Handbook on Heritage, Sustainable Tourism and Digital Media, edited by Silvia De Ascaniis and Lorenzo Cantoni, published by Edward Elgar: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788970082.

The Holy Week processions of Mendrisio

An online exhibition curated by the UNESCO Chair (USI) presenting the Holy Week processions of Mendrisio, told through the images of heritage photographer Heinz Plenge.

Conference of the University Network for Cultural Routes

The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe is a long-standing programme that identifies and connects tangible and intangible heritage across borders to promote democracy, human rights, intercultural dialogue and access to culture for all.

Observing tourists to better understand tourism

June 9-12, 2015. Prof. Cantoni contributes to the 5ème colloque International de l’Association ASTRES – Association Tourisme, Recherche et Enseignement Supérieur (La Rochelle, France) with a presentation on: Information and communication technologies to listen to...

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eLearning Africa 2015

May 20-22, 2015. Dr. Nadzeya Kalbaska attended eLearning Africa 2015 Conference in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) During the conference she has presented eLearning in tourism and hospitality projects managed by webatelier.net and the UNESCO Chair, in particular concentrating...

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WHACY demonstration at INDABA Travel Show

May 9-11, 2015. Duncan Peltason, from Hospitality Youth Initiative - HYI demonstrating WHACY at INDABA - Africa's Top Travel Shows, Durban (South Africa).     Have you ever played the WHACY Game? Go for it! You will love it!

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