itb berlin 2015 eurovelo and cycling tourism panel discussion
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EuroVelo and cycling tourism: panel discussion
ECF gratefully acknowledges financial support from the European commission. Nevertheless the sole responsibility of this presentation lies with the author. The European Union is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
Ádám Bodor, EuroVelo Director
Claudia Schwarz, Romantischer Rhein Tourismus
Daniel Mourek, Environmental Partnership
Elettra Saccardi, Mantova Province
Jesús Freire, EuroVelo Assistant
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CONTENT
1.- EuroVelo, the European cycle route network;
3.- Panel discussion
2.- What makes a country successful in cycling tourism?
EuroVelo and cycling tourism
ITB , Berlin
Jesús Freire, EuroVelo Assistant
Friday 6th March 2015
ECF gratefully acknowledges financial support from the European commission. Nevertheless the sole responsibility of this presentation lies with the author. The European Union is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
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500,000 individual members in all EU countries and beyond
European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF)
‘More people cycling more often’
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CYCLING TOURISM IS SOCIALLY / ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE
The economic impact of cycling tourism in Europe
2.3 billion cycle tourism trips per year. 20.4 million trips involving an overnight stay. The total economic impact: €44 billion per year
www.eurovelo.org/downloads/studies/
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THE SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
Which countries are the leaders?
Over 100€ economic benefit per year per inhabitant (green)
Over 40€ per year per inhabitant (yellow)
Under 40€
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PANEL DISCUSSION
The cycle tourism cycle
Cycle tourists
Promotion communication,
offers
Attractions
Attractive, safe
comfortable routes
Services/ facilities
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PANEL DISCUSSION
The cycle tourism cycle
Cycle tourists
Promotion communication,
offers
Attractions
Attractive, safe
comfortable routes
Services/ facilities
More information: www.ECF.com /
www.EuroVelo.com / www.EuroVelo.org
@ECFEuroVelo
ECF gratefully acknowledges financial support from the European commission. Nevertheless the sole responsibility of this publication lies with the author. The European Union is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.