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Enhancing Digital Promotion of Cultural Attractions: Assessing Websites, Online Marketing Tools and Smart Technologies

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  • Floričić Tamara

    (Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Faculty of Economics and Tourism “Dr. Mijo Mirković”, Croatia)

  • Šker Irena

    (University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija, Croatia, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Faculty of Economics and Tourism “Dr. Mijo Mirković”, Croatia)

  • Benassi Hermina Maras

    (University of Primorska, Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica, Portorož, Slovenia)

Abstract

Background Built heritage in developed tourism destinations presents a resource of attractiveness, and its presentation through digital technology impacts the perception of culture. Objectives The paper aims to determine opportunities for further development of digital promotion of cultural attractions by identifying the potential of websites, online marketing tools and smart technologies implemented by tourism attraction decision-makers. Methods/Approach Qualitative and qualitative research methods were used as longitudinal research and structured interviews with decision-makers of the tourist destination. Results Positive developments in implementing the digital promotion of cultural heritage during and after the pandemic are evident, but not fast enough considering the accelerated development of new smart technologies. At the same time, decision-makers recognise the importance of the digital promotion of cultural heritage. However, they are still unfamiliar with the possibilities of smart technology to affirm the digital promotion of cultural heritage. Conclusions The paper points to the conclusion of how the advantages and potentials of developing a smart culture in destinations, recognised as a strategic policy of development, are implemented in the digital marketing of heritage sites.

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  • Floričić Tamara & Šker Irena & Benassi Hermina Maras, 2023. "Enhancing Digital Promotion of Cultural Attractions: Assessing Websites, Online Marketing Tools and Smart Technologies," Business Systems Research, Sciendo, vol. 14(1), pages 72-92, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bit:bsrysr:v:14:y:2023:i:1:p:72-92:n:5
    DOI: 10.2478/bsrj-2023-0004
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    Keywords

    Heritage buildings; Technologies; Online promotion; Smart destination;
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    JEL classification:

    • I25 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Education and Economic Development
    • O3 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights
    • Z32 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Tourism and Development

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