Periódico: Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research
Fonte: Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research; Vol 4 No 2 (2021): Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research; 81-102
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At present, societies undergo complex transformation processes, one of them is the recognition of vulnerable groups with different capacities and the incorporation of objectives in plans and programs that promote their participation under equal conditions. The objective of this research is to analyze the current situation of tourist orientation signage for people with visual disabilities placed in the historic center of the city of San Luis Potosi´ as part of the strategy for inclusive and accessible tourism by the Secretary of State Tourism. The method is an analysis based on in situ prospecting criteria, ranging from the recognition of the physical state, the planimetric location, the information it offers, the route it follows and its functionality. The discussion raises a reflection on the effectiveness of tourist signage, the way in which information is presented and accessed, as well as its functionality in the face of Covid19 that affects the urban environment, by restricting contact with objects for public use in spaces open, which reduces or conditions the functionality and support provided to tourist activities. The results expose the need for a review of the implementation and effectiveness of strategies and actions in the area of accessibility in the historic center, which makes it necessary to propose an evaluation that is part of the management policies and management plans on the actions to accessible tourism in historic centers.
