# Empowering Tourism Accessibility: A Digital Revolution in Pieria, Greece
## 4 Conclusions
Another key aspect of future developments is to offer optimized routes tailored to the diverse needs of tourists with different disabilities, as well as those seeking various types of travel experiences. The platform will aim to provide customized itineraries designed for different needs and types of tourism interests, such as recreational, religious, gastronomic, cultural, and other relevant travel experiences. By incorporating these varied needs and interests, the platform will provide a truly personalized and inclusive travel experience for all visitors, ensuring that everyone can explore the Pieria region in a way that best suits their individual preferences and requirements. While the platform is currently in its pilot phase and lacks comprehensive quantitative data, future research will also focus on collecting detailed data on visitor spending patterns,business revenue, and other relevant economic indicators. By integrating both qualitative insights and quantitative data, our research will provide a more complete and accurate understanding of the platform's contributions to local economies, ensuring its benefits are well documented and clearly understood. This comprehensive approach will help demonstrate the positive economic influence of accessible tourism and guide further improvements to the platform. In conclusion, the Olympus Riviera Digital Platform is a powerful example of how technology can be leveraged to promote accessibility and inclusivity in tourism management. It not only enhances the travel experience for individuals with accessibility needs, but also positions the Pieria region as a forward-thinking and inclusive destination. This initiative highlights the importance of investing in accessible infrastructure and underscores the broader societal and economic benefits of making tourism accessible to all. By continuing to expand and update the platform, Pieria has the potential to become a leading example of accessible tourism, contributing to a more equitable and sustainable global tourism industry. The Olympus Riviera Digital Platform is available at [[https://www.olympus-riviera.gr](https://www.olympus-riviera.gr)]([https://www.olympus-riviera.gr](https://www.olympus-riviera.gr)) (accessed on 28 November 2024). Conceptualization, C.A., D.A. and I.T. ; methodology, C.A. and D.A. ; software, I.T. ; validation, V.D. ; resources, D.F. and C.V.; data curation, I.K., N.T., D.T. and A.K. ; writing--original draft preparation, C.A. ; writing--review and editing, D.A. and C.V.; visualization, I.T. ; supervision, C.A. ; project administration, C.A. and D.A. ; funding acquisition, C.A., D.A. and D.F. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. This research was funded by the Region of Central Macedonia, Greece, grant number 3/2023. Not applicable. The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors on request. This article is a revised and expanded version of a paper entitled \"Digital Platform for Strengthening Accessibility of Tourist Destinations in the Pieria Region\", which was presented at the 5 th International Conference on Supply Chain (5 th Olympus ICSC), Katerini, Greece, 24-26 May 2024. The authors sincerely thank all contributors, including the Pieria Organization for Tourism Development and local authorities, whose invaluable support enabled this project's successful data collection and completion. The authors declare no conflicts of interest.