Recovery, Renewal, Resilience

Lessons for Resilience

Consider how to manage cultural heritage during COVID-19
Topic:
Economic
Keywords:
Business regeneration and rejuvenation
Public sector support mechanisms
Content:

A number of countries and regions rely on a tourism industry to support cultural heritage and the arts. The closure of borders and internal movements within a country has disrupted tourist businesses such as accommodation facilities, travel agencies, tourist guides, service industries, and the arts. Consider how to:

  • Encourage the enjoyment of cultural heritage in a way that is compatible with restrictions
  • Create a dedicated website that lists all available arts and culture in the country or region such as Italy's "Culture does not stop" site
  • Curate online exhibitions by gathering contributions from art historians, archaeologists, archivists, librarians, restorers, architects, authors, writers, actors, musicians, etc.
  • Employ online guides or experts to provide 'tours' of cultural sites, museums, etc.
  • Ensure content is regularly updated in the same way physical cultural experiences are
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