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Fourth edition of Lit&Tour Magazine now available

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CIAC is releasing the fourth issue of Lit&Tour: International Journal of Literature and Tourism Research (IJLTR). Dedicated to the theme of literary routes, this issue explores literary routes not only as a tourist attraction, but as a powerful educational and cultural tool. Over the last few years, literary routes have expanded significantly, involving more and more activities that revitalise the literary experience in places that have inspired literary works, or are in some way related to them.

Traditionally associated with cultural tourism, literary routes have evolved to become essential educational tools. With this in mind, issue 4 of Lit&Tour, entitled “Literary Routes for Education and Tourism”, proposes an in-depth reflection on the application of these routes not only as an aesthetic experience, but also as a means of introduction to the literary universe. What was once a practice aimed at connoisseurs has now expanded to a wider range of audiences, transforming literary itineraries into vehicles for cultural inclusion and education.

According to the magazine’s editors, Jordi Chumillas and Pere Quer, literary routes need to be constantly renewed. “Today, different voices have begun to talk about new needs in literary route approaches, such as incorporating technologies to improve the experience of participants and creating more imaginative formulas”, they point out, noting the evolution of this type of tourism and its socio-cultural importance.

The issue features four articles that explore the different aspects of literary routes. Each text brings up the idea that literature, when integrated into the territory, not only enriches the visitor’s experience, but also changes the way that space is perceived. The contributions address different realities, from projects to encourage reading to innovative proposals for promoting cultural tourism. It features the texts: “La eficacia didática de la ruta literaturizada”, by Mia Güel, from the Universitat de Vic. “Cartography and literary tourism through Rosa’s hinterland”: Sergio Donizete Faria and his colleagues from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. “Queirosian route in Newcastle”: Conceição Pereira, from the Camões Institute. “Enhancing Students’ Interest in Literature through Literary Tourism”, by researcher Ilda Erkoçi, from the University of Shkodra.

In addition to the articles, the issue features a detailed analysis of two works on Literary Geographies, and a review of Nomadic Words, by Dora Nunes Gago, which explores the connections between literature and tourism. For the magazine’s editors, this issue represents an opportunity to reflect on the future of literary routes, especially with regard to innovation and adaptation to new social and technological contexts.

The publication reflects a collective effort to transform literary routes into an even more accessible and effective tool for educators, tourists and local communities. If literary tourism continues to be limited to an elitist niche, as the editors warn, it could lose its social relevance. However, when these literary routes are adapted and enriched with new technologies and pedagogical practices, the impact can be substantial, providing benefits for both visitors and the communities visited.

The fourth edition of Lit&Tour magazine is now available to read, bringing important contributions on the use of literary routes in tourism and education. Access the full publication (here).

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