| Abstract: |
This paper presents a proposal to deal with cultural overtourism causing
substantial negative effects. They burden the local population, tourists, and
the natural environment by overcrowding, vandalism, and pollution. While at
present tourism is suppressed by governments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it
will likely become a major issue again in the future. Our proposal allows us
to think about the way cultural tourism should be organized in the future and
how to mitigate the negative externalities affecting cultural heritage as well
as the local population and the natural environment. As an innovation to
overcome these problems, the heavily visited historical sites are to be
replicated in a suitable nearby location. Advanced digital technology such as
augmented and virtual reality, holograms, and digital twins are to be used to
make the cultural sites attractive to all sorts of tourists. |