Study goals
The study aims to analyze the use of a digital blog as a social technology tool to strengthen local culture and promote sustainable tourism in Romaria, Brazil, integrating community communication, event management, and cultural preservation.
Relevance / originality
The project addresses a gap in digital communication for cultural events in Romaria, using a blog as social technology to promote sustainable tourism, community engagement, and cultural preservation, adapting accessible tools to a local context with positive social impact.
Methodology / approach
Combines qualitative and quantitative research, mapping needs, conducting field observation, interviews, and blog data analysis, integrating primary and secondary sources in a participatory and adaptive process aligned with local socio-cultural demands.
Main results
The blog achieved significant engagement, with seasonal peaks and international reach. Its intuitive interface eased use and management, showing high applicability and scalability for replication in other communities, with strategic potential for cultural communication.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Provides a replicable model for using simple digital technologies in cultural and tourism management. Integrates an interdisciplinary approach combining public administration, sustainable tourism, community communication, and cultural preservation.
Social / management contributions
Strengthens cultural identity and community engagement, improves event communication and promotion, offers an economical and accessible cultural management solution with potential for implementation in diverse contexts and scales.