Open Access

Cultural Heritage and New Technologies: Exploring Opportunities for Cultural Heritage Sites from Gen Z’s Perspective

   | Jan 11, 2024

Cite

Alivizatou-Barakou, M.; Kitsikidis, A.; Tsalakanidou, F.; Dimitropoulos, K.; Chantas, G.; Nikolopoulos, S. et al. (2017). Intangible Cultural Heritage and New Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities for Cultural Preservation and Development, Ioannides M. et al. (eds.). Mixed Reality and Gamification for Cultural Heritage, Springer International Publishing, pp.129-158, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49607-8_5 Search in Google Scholar

Brito, M. (2023). 2023 Gen Z Trends, Facts & Statistics & Media Consumption, Retrieved from: https://www.britopian.com/data/gen-z-trends-2023/ Search in Google Scholar

Buhalis, D.; Karatay, N. (2022). Mixed Reality (MR) for Generation Z in Cultural Heritage Tourism Towards Metaverse. In: Stienmetz, J.L., Ferrer-Rosell, B., Massimo, D. (eds) Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2022. ENTER 2022. Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94751-4_2 Search in Google Scholar

Chauhan, R. Marketing To Gen Z: Ignite Engagement And Drive Results, Retrieved from: https://taggbox.com/blog/marketing-to-gen-z/ Search in Google Scholar

Deloitte (2023). Deloitte’s 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey reveals workplace progress despite new setbacks, Retrieved from: https://www.deloitte.com/global/en/about/press-room/2023-gen-zand-millenial-survey.html Search in Google Scholar

Ding, X.; Yang, Z. (2020). Knowledge mapping of platform research: a visual analysis using VOSviewer and CiteSpace. Electronic Commerce Research, pp. 1-23, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10660-020-09410-7 Search in Google Scholar

Dolot, A. (2018). The Characteristics of Generation Z, e-mentor, 2(74), pp. 44-50, Retrieved from: https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=737237 Search in Google Scholar

Fell, A. (2020). Generation Z – The future consumer, Retrieved from: https://mccrindle.com.au/article/topic/generation-z/generation-z-the-future-consumer/ Search in Google Scholar

Gallico, D. (2023). Digital experiences for the promotion of cultural heritage, Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (MCCSIS 2023) Search in Google Scholar

Guan-Ming, Wu; Shi-Ru, Chen; Yu-Hua, Xu (2023). Generativity and inheritance: understanding Generation Z’s intention to participate in cultural heritage tourism, Journal of Heritage Tourism, 18:4, pp. 465-482, https://doi.org/10.1080/1743873X.2023.2178927 Search in Google Scholar

Hiererra, S.E.; Meyliana; Ramadhan, A.; Purnomo, F. (2022). Prototype UX Design: Mobile Augmented Reality Application based on Gamification for Cultural Heritage Tourism, 8th International HCI and UX Conference in Indonesia, https://doi.org/10.1109/CHIuXiD57244.2022.10009802 Search in Google Scholar

Jacob, J.T.P.N.; Coelho, A.F. (2011). Issues in the Development of Location-Based Games, International Journal of Computer Games Technology, Vol. 2011, https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/495437 Search in Google Scholar

Kim, S.; Chee, K.H.; Gerhart, O. (2017). Redefining generativity: Through life course and pragmatist lenses, Sociology Compass, 11(11), e12533, https://doi.org/10.1111/soc4.12533 Search in Google Scholar

Kuzior, A.; Sira, M. (2022). A bibliometric analysis of blockchain technology research using VOSviewer. Sustainability, 14(13), 8206, https://doi.org/10.3390/su14138206 Search in Google Scholar

Luo, J.M.; Ye, B.H. (2020). Role of generativity on tourists’ experience expectation, motivation and visit intention in museums. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 43, pp. 120-126, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2020.03.002 Search in Google Scholar

Mccrindle. Gen Z and Gen Alpha Infographic Update, Retrieved from: https://mccrindle.com.au/article/topic/generation-z/gen-z-and-gen-alpha-infographic-update/ Search in Google Scholar

Pellegrino, J.W.; Hilton, M.L. (Eds.) (2012). Education for Life and Work: Developing Transferable Knowledge and Skills in the 21st Century. National Research Council of the National Academes. Washington DC: The National Academies Press Search in Google Scholar

Podara, A.; Giomelakis, D.; Nicolaou, C.; Matsiola, M.; Kotsakis, R. (2021). Digital Storytelling in Cultural Heritage: Audience Engagement in the Interactive Documentary New Life. Sustainability, 13, 1193, https://doi.org/10.3390/su13031193 Search in Google Scholar

Saxena M.; Mishra D.K. (2021). Gamification and Gen Z in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Literature, International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE), 17(4), https://doi.org/10.4018/IJICTE.20211001.oa10 Search in Google Scholar

Skinner, H.; Sarpong, D.; White, G.R.T. (2018). Meeting the needs of the Millennials and Generation Z: gamification in tourism through geocaching, Journal of Tourism Futures, 4(1), pp. 93-104, https://doi.org/10.1108/JTF-12-2017-0060 Search in Google Scholar

SuperAwesome Ltd (2023). Gen Z’s Digital Discovery: Strategies for Brands to Connect, Retrieved from: https://www.superawesome.com/gen-z-report/ Search in Google Scholar

Tănase, M.O.; Nistoreanu, P.; Dina, R.; Georgescu, B.; Nicula, V.; Mirea, C.N. (2023). Generation Z Romanian Students’ Relation with Rural Tourism - An Exploratory Study, Sustainability, 15, 8166, https://doi.org/10.3390/su15108166 Search in Google Scholar

Timothy, D.J. (2011). Cultural heritage and tourism: An introduction, Channel View Publications Search in Google Scholar

van Eck, N.; Waltman, L. (2010). Software survey: VOSviewer, a computer program for bibliometric mapping. Scientometrics, 84(2), pp. 523-538, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-009-0146-3 Search in Google Scholar

Wu, G.M.; Chen, S.R.; Xu, Y.H. (2023). Generativity and inheritance: understanding Generation Z’s intention to participate in cultural heritage tourism, Journal of Heritage Tourism, 18(4), pp. 465-482, https://doi.org/10.1080/1743873X.2023.2178927 Search in Google Scholar

Yun, H. (2023). Combining Cultural Heritage and Gaming Experiences: Enhancing Location-Based Games for Generation Z, Sustainability, 15, 13777, https://doi.org/10.3390/su151813777 Search in Google Scholar

https://en.unesco.org/themes/information-preservation/digital-heritage/concept-digital-heritage Search in Google Scholar

https://www.europeana.eu/en Search in Google Scholar