eurovelo and cycling tourism panel discussion itb berlin 2015
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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 , BerlinJesús 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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EUROVELO, THE EUROPEAN CYCLE ROUTE NETWORK
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EUROVELO , THE EUROPEAN CYCLE ROUTE NETWORK
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National
Routes
Regional Routes
Local Routes
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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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THE SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES
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PANEL DISCUSSION
The cycle tourism cycleCycle
tourists
Promotion communicati
on, offers
Attractions
Attractive, safe
comfortable routes
Services/
facilities
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PANEL DISCUSSION
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EUROVELO 8, MEDITERRANEAN ROUTE
Elettra Saccardi,Mantova Province
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EUROVELO 13, IRON CURTAIN TRAIL
Daniel Mourek, Environmental Partnership
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EUROVELO 15, RHINE ROUTE
Claudia Schwarz, Romantischer Rhein Tourismus
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PANEL DISCUSSION
The cycle tourism cycleCycle
tourists
Promotion communicati
on, offers
Attractions
Attractive, safe
comfortable routes
Services/
facilities
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Thank you for your participation!
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.