Addressing the Impacts of Over-Tourism. Addressing the impacts of anthropogenic pressure on tourist destinations: Can slow tourism be a solution to discover and to promote lesser-known points of interest in rural mountain regions? // Addressing the Impac

Over-tourism refers to the excessive influx of tourists to a particular destination. This leads to a number of problems, including environmental degradation (pollution, infrastructure overload, waste generation), a decline in quality of life for locals (increased living costs, disturbances, erosion of local identity), and negative visitor experiences (long wait times, lack of personalization). In this context, we hypothesize that many tourists would prefer alternative experiences that combine sports, culture, and lesser-known attractions, following a slow-tourism approach. Slow tourism encourages visitors to take their time, explore less crowded destinations, immerse themselves in local culture, and have a positive impact on the environment and local communities.
This research project aims to (1) create datasets of lesser-known cultural and heritage attractions in rural mountains using AI to analyze various data sources. (2) These attractions will be categorized and matched with visitor preferences. (3) Finally, we will develop 'virtuous recommendations' to create personalized slow-tourism itineraries, connecting visitors with underutilized attractions and promoting positive impacts on local communities.
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Début de la thèse : 01/10/2025
WEB : https://research.univ-unita.eu/en/choral-project.html

Programmes de l'Union Européenne de financement de la recherche (ERC, ERASMUS)

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour

211 Sciences Exactes et leurs Applications

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