Tourism associations in Sibiu, Romania believe the hiking trails can become a major attraction but have limited knowledge of the trail user experience. The team remotely surveyed trail users; interviewed trail guides, trail managers, and businesses owners: and researched various technological solutions. Findings indicated that successful businesses encourage trail use by providing services like maps or boot repair, and by warning hikers of frequent incidents on the trails, such as encountering shepherd dogs. The team created an infographic for businesses detailing how these practices can benefit them, and also suggested more advertisement. Research showed that using an app like Wikiloc to plan hikes and integrating sensors to count patrons on trails can supplement improving experience.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Eddy, Meredith W.
• Chen, Burnon
• Philippo, Edward
• Whipkey, Nicole R.
• Thomas, Marissa A.

Subject

• Culture
• Infrastructure
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-051321-160424
• 24476

Keyword

• Tourism
• Hiking Trails
• Visitor Experience
• Sibiu County

Advisor

• Butler, Melissa
• Kinicki, Robert

Year

• 2021

Center

• Bucharest, Romania Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Mioritics Association
• Sibiu County Tourism Association

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2021-05-13

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright