Heritage Panel at the International Congress on Thermal Tourism
In the exceptional setting of the Teatro Principal of Ourense, the 28 September began the scientific programme of the 3rd International Congress on Thermal Tourism that, under the subtitle Sustainable Thermal Destinations for the future, has been articulated around the panels of Heritage, Tourism and Experiences to reflect on the enhancement of the thermal heritage as a key element for sustainable economic development.
After the inaugural conference, given by the mayor of the Ukrainian thermal city of Truskavets, the Heritage Panel began. Moderated by Mario Crecente, this panel presented specific cases of valorization, protection and heritage tourist use of great thermal destinations, such as the cities that make up the Great Spa Towns of Europe network, declared World Heritage in 2021; Saratoga Springs (North America); Sidi Harazem (Morocco), and Huaqing Palace in Xi'an (China).
The exchange of experiences allowed to know different formulas for the revitalization of historical thermal spaces and to compare models of enhancement of the thermal heritage. We share some images taken during the event.
