XRTourGuide
An Extended Reality Solution for Smart and Sustainable Rural Tourism
Project overview
XRTourGuide is a sub-project of the European FUTURAL project (Empowering the FUTure through innovative Smart Solutions for rURAL areas), funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme. The project develops a solution based on Extended Reality (XR) technologies to enhance tourism and the cultural heritage of rural areas through immersive digital experiences. XRTourGuide brings together the University of Salerno, acting as the lead partner, PICARESQUE SRL and the Comunità Montana Bussento – Lambro e Mingardo.
Objectives
XRTourGuide aims to promote tourism in rural areas through the use of digital and immersive technologies.
The project aims to:
- Enhance the cultural and tourism heritage of rural areas.
- Develop innovative visitor experiences based on Extended Reality.
- Support the discovery and exploration of places through digital tools.
- Contribute to the promotion and sustainability of the territories involved.
Activities and Technologies
The project focuses on the use of Extended Reality technologies to create digital experiences that support visitors in exploring and discovering local territories.
The main activities include:
- Designing immersive experiences for tourism.
- Developing digital tools to enhance access to local heritage.
- Integrating informational and multimedia content.
- Experimenting with new ways of interacting with places and their cultural and tourism resources.
Partnership
The project involves three organisations:
- University of Salerno (Italy): lead partner of the project.
- PICARESQUE SRL (Aversa, Italy): project partner.
- Comunità Montana Bussento – Lambro e Mingardo (Futani, Italy): territorial partner supporting the enhancement of rural areas.
Results
The project aims to develop a digital solution to support tourism promotion and the enhancement of rural territories through content and experiences based on XR technologies.
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Partners
- University of Salerno
- PICARESQUE SRL
- Comunità Montana Bussento – Lambro e Mingardo