Growth in the number of properties available for short term rent in European cities is having an impact on local residents.
Read the new SMARTDEST Publication on EU Research: ‘Analysing the impact of short-term rentals’. By Russo, A.P., Valente, R. (2023).
Link to the article: Link
Smartphones and mobile applications (apps) have become indispensable tools for travelers. Despite their pivotal role in the tourism industry and continuous advancements, our understanding of their usage and integration is limited. Adopting a bottom-up approach, we analyzed and characterized 347 tourism mobility apps, differentiating between globally-used apps and those that are developed and used locally in four renowned tourist destinations: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Venice, and Dubrovnik. The central attributes that characterize these apps were revealed through factor analysis, including tourist-oriented functionality, orientation and navigation, efficacy, effective mobility, social (interaction), and activities. Four types of apps, namely mobility, navigation, interact and experience, and social media, were then grouped using k-means clustering. Our typology facilitates a better understanding of the tourism apps market and the apps’ added value. This topic is becoming increasingly important, considering the smartization processes that destinations are undergoing.
The article can be found at the following link
You can watch the video of the main contributions and download the final report of the 2-day event to find out SMARTDEST results, collective debate, presentations from social, technological and policy innovators and the inspiring ideas emerged during the Ideathon!
Innovation Camp Technical report: link
Links to the videos of the SMARTDEST Innovation camp
Innovation Camp DAY1 – Workshop (Part 1)
Innovation Camp DAY1 – Workshop (Part 2)
Innovation Camp DAY1 – Workshop (Part 3)
Innovation Camp DAY1 – Workshop Highlights
Innovation Camp DAY2 – (Ideathon Introductory Session)
https://youtu.be/mXvGI8xZFUk
Innovation Camp DAY2 – Ideathon Highlights
Unpacking France’s strategic approach to combat overtourism: A testament to the quest for sustainable tourism. As France, one of the world’s most visited countries, lays out its roadmap to balance tourism and conservation, it raises significant questions about the future of tourism globally. This pivot towards mindful travel has implications on local economies, ecosystems, and cultural preservation. Let’s dive into the details and rethink tourism in the era of sustainability.
The article can be found at the following link
Italy is considering new nationwide regulations while Penang in Malaysia recently introduced a ban.
This Euronews article presents the policies that some countries are adopting on Airbnb-style rentals.
Analysing the shifting tides of the shared economy: How are cities and countries like Italy, Malaysia, and the USA recalibrating their regulatory approach towards Airbnb-style rentals? This intricate interplay between local communities, governments, and the tourism industry impacts socio-economic landscapes, residential markets, and even cultural preservation. Join me as we delve into this compelling discourse.
How will the future of urban living and tourism be reshaped?
The SMARTDEST project team is glad to announce the Final Project event, that will take place in Barcelona on the 15 and 16 of September 2023.
This will be an opportunity to present and discuss the main project findings and results, together with other external academics, stakeholders, policy makers and concerned citizens and civic entities.
The first day will host a scientific seminar, organised in three paper presentations sessions and bookended by a keynote lecture and a final conversation with consortium partners and invited experts on “Linking local sustainability transitions and global challenges”.
The second day is organised as a public event meant to transfer the project insights to communities of concern, involving a policy round table, an exhibition of project outcomes and other informal opportunities of engagement with social and policy entities from the European to the local level. Participants to the scientific seminar are welcome to participate.
The full agenda can be downloaded at the following link: Final conference Agenda
Attendance to the first day’s academic seminar requires registration given the limited capacity of the venues. Please use the following registration forms to register:
SerenDPT, which hosted the event, would like to thank all those who made this event possible and those who participated in it. Thank you all for the interesting insights, inspiring speeches and for the enthusiasm you have shown.
Congratulations to the Data democracy and community empowerment Team who won the Ideathon! Tackling the disconnection between locals and tourism destination management, they proposed a platform that follows DAO principles and gives locals a sense of ownership and decision making power over public money.
The report of the activities and the video recordings of all sessions will be available soon on this website.
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