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This chapter explores the intersection of education and accessible tourism, emphasising the strategic role of schools in fostering sustainable and inclusive practices. As the global tourism industry continues to expand—reaching 1.4 billion international arrivals in 2023—the demand for accessibility has become increasingly urgent. The challenge lies in eliminating barriers that restrict access for tourists with disabilities. As centres of learning and cooperation, schools can play a key role in promoting ethical and practical approaches to tourism development. By integrating education into community and stakeholder engagement, schools can help students to become responsible decision makers and innovators in the tourism sector. This case study examines the ITES ‘Adriano Olivetti’ high school in Lecce, Italy, where students following a tourism-focused syllabus cooperated with local stakeholders, including public institutions and organisations such as Italia Nostra Onlus. The project, entitled La città a colori (The City in Colours), involved designing an accessible cultural route in Lecce, incorporating the principles of soft mobility and sustainable tourism. By means of hands-on experiences, students developed both technical skills and ethical sensitivity, using digital tools such as Umap and Juxtapose to create interactive maps and routes. The project also promoted inclusivity by showcasing peripheral urban areas transformed by street art, fostering a connection between marginalised neighbourhoods and mainstream tourist circuits. The educational impact of this initiative was multifaceted. Students enhanced their technical skills, critical thinking and ability to work as a team, while engaging with key concepts such as environmental sustainability and social inclusion. Additionally, the cooperative aspect demonstrated how schools can enrich their traditional programmes by means of extracurricular activities, establishing partnerships with local and national organisations to address real-world challenges. This study highlights the potential of schools as catalysts for change, preparing students to navigate and shape the future of the tourism industry. By integrating technical training, ethical reflection and stakeholder cooperation, educational institutions can contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable tourism sector.

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Teaching Students about Accessible Cultural Routes: A Case Study

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    2025年

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  • Diego Frigino

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This chapter explores the intersection of education and accessible tourism, emphasising the strategic role of schools in fostering sustainable and inclusive practices. As the global tourism industry continues to expand—reaching 1.4 billion international arrivals in 2023—the demand for accessibility has become increasingly urgent. The challenge lies in eliminating barriers that restrict access for tourists with disabilities. As centres of learning and cooperation, schools can play a key role in promoting ethical and practical approaches to tourism development. By integrating education into community and stakeholder engagement, schools can help students to become responsible decision makers and innovators in the tourism sector. This case study examines the ITES ‘Adriano Olivetti’ high school in Lecce, Italy, where students following a tourism-focused syllabus cooperated with local stakeholders, including public institutions and organisations such as Italia Nostra Onlus. The project, entitled La città a colori (The City in Colours), involved designing an accessible cultural route in Lecce, incorporating the principles of soft mobility and sustainable tourism. By means of hands-on experiences, students developed both technical skills and ethical sensitivity, using digital tools such as Umap and Juxtapose to create interactive maps and routes. The project also promoted inclusivity by showcasing peripheral urban areas transformed by street art, fostering a connection between marginalised neighbourhoods and mainstream tourist circuits. The educational impact of this initiative was multifaceted. Students enhanced their technical skills, critical thinking and ability to work as a team, while engaging with key concepts such as environmental sustainability and social inclusion. Additionally, the cooperative aspect demonstrated how schools can enrich their traditional programmes by means of extracurricular activities, establishing partnerships with local and national organisations to address real-world challenges. This study highlights the potential of schools as catalysts for change, preparing students to navigate and shape the future of the tourism industry. By integrating technical training, ethical reflection and stakeholder cooperation, educational institutions can contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable tourism sector.