The Role of Transnational Pilgrimage Routes in Territorial Governance: A PhD thesis research based on the rurAllure project
By Maria Laura Gasparini European pilgrimages. Pixabay Pilgrimage routes have experienced a global resurgence, attracting not only religious travellers but also those interested in slow and outdoor tourism. These routes provide opportunities to explore new places, engage with local communities, and appreciate cultural and natural heritage. As 90% of these routes pass through rural areas […]
University of Vigo Researchers Lead the Development of Immersive Experiences for the Camino de Santiago in the European Project 3DBigDataSpace
The European Project 3DBigDataSpace Researchers Silvia García Méndez and Francisco de Arriba Pérez will serve as Principal Investigators (PIs) for the European project 3DBigDataSpace, representing the University of Vigo and assuming full responsibility for its proper execution. Both are experts in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and have extensive experience in the design of accessible mobile applications. Their main task within the […]
Integrating Rural Heritage into Pilgrimage Tourism: Strategies for Sustainable Development
Group with Backpacks Walking on the Way of St James Towards Galicia, Spain. Burkard Meyendriesch. The article “Towards a Methodology of Good Practices for Heritage-Led Rural Regeneration: From the Main Paths to the Surrounding Areas,” (Download) published in Cities (2025), explores heritage-based rural regeneration in areas near pilgrimage routes. Written by María Andrade Suárez, Estefanía López Salas, Iria […]
Rural Lab in Brussels: shaping the future of rural development
This important gathering brought together over 100 policymakers, rural stakeholders, and experts from across Europe to explore ways to strengthen institutional and governance frameworks for rural development, identify key challenges, and discuss future strategies. On 28 November 2024, Brussels hosted the Policy Lab on Enhancing Policy Coordination for Vibrant Rural Areas, an event organized by […]
