The current lifestyle impacts both people and the environment, affecting natural and cultural dimensions. The burgeoning tourism industry interacts with these environments in ways that can endanger them. Nevertheless, preserving this relationship is vital for the survival of social, economic, and cultural elements. Modern life also threatens cultural and environmental stability and exposes individuals to fierce competition, which can diminish their quality of life and sense of belonging.
In response, this study focuses on sustainability and design principles for repurposing cultural and historical heritage buildings. It explores “Sustainable Cultural Tourism Design: Harmonizing Heritages and Slow Tourism” with the aim of improving the relationship between heritage and tourism while promoting cultural sustainability. By taking a comprehensive approach to both tangible and intangible heritage, the study strives to maintain the cultural and historical context of society. It aligns with the principles of slow tourism, seeking to deepen travelers’ engagement with destinations and local communities through a more thoughtful and immersive experience.
The research highlights the importance of accommodation in travel, emphasizing boutique hotels as ideal choices. These hotels offer unique experiences and encourage interaction with the local culture. The study also explores designing experiences inspired by the Slow Food Movement, emphasizing the role of cuisine in travel as a means of interaction, learning, and memory-making. This approach aims to transform hotels from mere places to stay into destinations for distinctive experiences.
The research aims to uncover innovative strategies and frameworks by analyzing experiential design content in depth. It seeks to gather valuable insights and best practices through precedent analysis and examination of successful projects. As a result, it honors and celebrates the inherited intangible cultural heritage by creating meaningful interactions between local people and travelers. It strives to preserve memories and culture from the past and present to facilitate their transfer to future generations. In line with experience design principles, the study designs a scenario that addresses tangible and intangible heritage and increases the interaction of the environment and people with conceptual design. Derived from related literature, it attempts to create an environment to showcase and strengthen these interactions. The importance of this research lies in preserving and sustaining tangible and intangible heritage while fostering interaction, meaning, and identity to create a sense of belonging.
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