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In recent years, cultural sustainability has attracted increasing attention within the discourse of sustainable development and sustainable cities. Notwithstanding some effort put on conceptualizing the relationship between culture and sustainability, research on the issue is still in a pre-paradigmatic stage and related empirical studies are scant. In particular, further knowledge is required to understand not only how cultural sustainability has been addressed strategically but also implemented in practice. In this direction, research has pointed out the role of social structures (e.g., partnerships, collaborations, etc.) for achieving cultural sustainability goals. However, focusing on smart cities, attention is limited to how collaborative arrangements can be leveraged within the development of new city services (e.g., smart open innovation) to sustain goals of environmental, economic and social sustainability, with cultural sustainability still playing a marginal role. This paper develops a new framework linking together the strategic level and the practice level in addressing cultural sustainability and conceptualizing the role of collaborative structures in the development of smart innovation. The framework is then used as a frame of reference for analyzing the case of MuseoTorino, a new city museum realized within the smart city strategy of Turin (Italy). The analysis provides evidence of some practices adopted to leverage collaboration and stakeholders’ engagement to strategically address cultural sustainability and to realize it in practice throughout the new service development process.

The book series "Tourism Studies on the Mediterranean Region" is launched by the Institute of Studies on the Mediterranean (ISMed - CNR) with the ambitious goal to address the main research gaps currently present in tourism studies focused on the Mediterranean Region. The first volume of the series is titled "Post Covid-19 tourism: A pathway towards sustainable development in the Mediterranean region" and chapters included in the book have covered a variety of topics related to the sustainable development of tourism in the post-pandemic era. The first three chapters address the topic of Sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean Region, with particular attention to the theoretical perspectives and measurement tools for the post-Covid era. The chapters included in this book have covered a variety of topics related to the sustainable development of tourism in the post-pandemic era. The first three chapters address the topic of Sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean Region, with particular attention to the theoretical perspectives and measurement tools for the post-Covid era. Four chapters refer to the topic Innovation for sustainability: the response of the hospitality system to the pandemic crisis.The fourth topic in the book concerns The role of residents and tourists to address the challenges of sustainability. The last topic in the volume concerns the Policy interventions and recovery plans after the pandemic.

This chapter introduces the first volume of the 'Tourism Studies on the Mediterranean Region' book series. The volume is devoted to the role of sustainability to face the challenges and opportunities arisen in tourism from the crisis of the sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This study explores the role of digital and smart technologies in cultural heritage organizations, particularly museums, in promoting sustainability and social inclusion. The rapid advancement of digital tools and smart technologies, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has shown their potential to overcome barriers and support the ambitious goals of the UN Agenda 2030. However, the widespread adoption and integration of these technologies present complex challenges for managers and policymakers. In the context of Italian museums, the use of innovative technologies for sustainability and social inclusion is still in its early stages and underutilized. Through a literature review and multiple case study analysis, this research examines the adoption of digital tools and smart technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, in leading Italian museums. The findings offer valuable insights to guide future research in this area.