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Criteria for the Design of Mobile Applications to Cultural Heritage Tourism: The Case of Riobamba

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  • Rosa Belén Ramos Jiménez

    (Faculty of Computer Science and Electronics, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba 060101, Ecuador)

  • Daniel Sanaguano Moreno

    (Faculty of Computer Science and Electronics, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba 060101, Ecuador)

  • Steven Alejandro Salazar Cazco

    (Faculty of Computer Science and Electronics, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba 060101, Ecuador)

  • Silvia Montúfar

    (Faculty of Natural Resources, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba 060101, Ecuador)

  • Verónica Yasmín Cuadrado Solís

    (Independent Researcher, Riobamba 060155, Ecuador)

  • Franklin David Heredia Sáenz

    (Facultad de Administración de Empresas, Universidad Internacional del Ecuador (UIDE), Quito 170143, Ecuador)

Abstract

This research identifies key criteria for designing mobile applications for cultural heritage tourism, aiming to provide a planned, engaging, and functional solution that enhances the visitor’s experience and strengthens the competitiveness of destinations in the absence of technological tools for promotion and management. The city of Riobamba was selected as a case study due to its significant potential for this type of tourism. The proposed method is structured around three main dimensions: interpretative, inclusive, and immersive. The methodology combines a literature review, benchmarking, and user-centered design. The findings highlight the importance of integrating heritage storytelling, structuring information by levels based on user profiles, addressing the demand for practical data, and complementing digital resources with physical signage. The model is replicable if the tourism demand is adapted to the local supply of each destination.

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  • Rosa Belén Ramos Jiménez & Daniel Sanaguano Moreno & Steven Alejandro Salazar Cazco & Silvia Montúfar & Verónica Yasmín Cuadrado Solís & Franklin David Heredia Sáenz, 2025. "Criteria for the Design of Mobile Applications to Cultural Heritage Tourism: The Case of Riobamba," Tourism and Hospitality, MDPI, vol. 6(4), pages 1-25, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jtourh:v:6:y:2025:i:4:p:164-:d:1736114
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