Technology parks and museums: industrial tourism in society and economy of Ptolemaida

Technology parks and museums: industrial tourism in society and economy of Ptolemaida (EN)

Tzeprailidis, Georgios (EN)

Karachalis, Dimitrios (EN)

Katsaliaki, Korina (EN)

Koutoulas, Dimitrios (EN)

masterThesis

2021-07-01

2021-07-01T10:27:28Z

2021-05-15

Accomplishing this master’s dissertation thesis is just the author’s aspiration to highlight the Industrial Heritage park concept as a major catalyst and regulator of financial uplift in the wider area of Ptolemaida – Eordaia. It can prove a useful “tool” for the local economy and society since it will signify the development of notable business activities of touristic and educational nature. To put it simply this venture should become among the economic pillars of the region in the form of industrial tourism; heavy industry and abandoned buildings/equipment. That is if it is realized in reasonable timeframe and execution style. Our research includes the following academic questions: • How can we accomplish the Industrial Heritage project in Ptolemaida? Which stakeholders and how many people can be involved? • Where is it possible to make this Technology and Industry park project? • What is it going to accomplish in the long run? We questioned several people inside these industries and gathered valuable information about the prospect of such a plan. We also looked up on several conferences, meetings, organized actions in and around Ptolemaida that focused on the issue of preserving and promoting old facilities and non-functioning infrastructures. By combining this chronicle of events and discussing the issue with some persons of interest we shall reach to a plausible suggestion for the future of this area. Great source of inspiration for this project was the Proposal for Promotion of the AEVAL Industrial Heritage (Jessica prototype) by Konstantinos Nikou on 19/11/2011 during the Symposium of Technical Chamber (TEE). He suggested a completely feasible plan, with photorealistic designs, top view plans and time schedules, realistic models including the outside and inside spaces of the AEVAL facilities. It basically shows how Ptolemaida can benefit from the creation of Museums and Educational places that will attract tourists and visitors eager to learn. The project is split into two parts: • In the first part there is basic data provided about Science parks and the conditions of creating those. 4 • In the second part there is a detailed analysis of the Ptolemaida Industrial Park planning (S.E.S. Ptolemaida - ΑΗΣ Πτολεμαΐδας). Furthermore, in this part some interviews given by PPC (Public Power Corporation – in greek Δ.Ε.Η.) employees and executives are presented. Part A 2. General Information on (EN)

Industrial tourism (EN)

English

School of Economics, Business Administration and Legal Studies, Executive MBA

IHU (EN)

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International Hellenic University

Institutional Repository of the International Hellenic University

University Center of International Programmes of Studies (UCIPS)

Master Theses