My artistic padlet by Ara Housib

Storytelling in Tourism

arahousib1 — 2025-09-19 12:45:06 UTC

Storytelling co-creates destination narratives with both hosts and guests, strengthening authenticity and emotional engagement (Zhang et al., 2024).

Vasto: Use local stories from fishers, artisans, and families to showcase identity and create engaging visuals and narratives.

Identity and Authenticity

arahousib1 — 2025-09-19 12:45:47 UTC

Authenticity shapes trust, satisfaction, and loyalty in tourism (Chen & Rahman, 2020). Tourists seek both genuine culture and comfort (He et al., 2024).

Vasto: Highlight trabocchi fishing huts, gastronomy, and festivals to balance authentic traditions with visitor accessibility.

Local Collaboration

arahousib1 — 2025-09-19 12:46:05 UTC

Community participation and co-creation ensure legitimacy and resilience (Sarhan et al., 2025). Shared decision-making avoids top-down models.

Vasto: Involve residents, SMEs, and authorities in branding and tourism design for fair benefits and stronger ownership.

Cultural Heritage

arahousib1 — 2025-09-19 12:46:21 UTC

Heritage—tangible (sites) and intangible (traditions)—builds resilience and destination image (Geçikli & Işık, 2024).

Vasto: Promote churches, crafts, and gastronomy as living traditions that residents proudly share with visitors.

Regenerative Tourism

arahousib1 — 2025-09-19 12:46:35 UTC

Goes beyond sustainability by restoring ecosystems and enhancing community well-being (Dredge, 2022; Iddawala et al., 2025).

Vasto: Link tourism with beach restoration, craft revitalization, and cultural regeneration to create net-positive impacts.

Social Photo Matrix (SPM)

arahousib1 — 2025-09-19 12:46:46 UTC

SPM uses photos and collective reflection to reveal hidden perceptions and emotions (Mersky et al., 2018).

Vasto: Residents’ photos can uncover how they feel about their city, providing authentic input for branding.