Cycle Tourism: why it is strategic for destinations and how to develop it effectively
- 2025

Cycle tourism can be a strategic lever for destinations aiming to attract visitors year-round, enhance landscapes and local communities, and promote an authentic slow tourism model. In this article, we explore what cycle tourism is, why it represents a concrete opportunity for territories and DMOs, and how Etifor supports public bodies in designing networks, routes, and strategies. We also present projects developed in the Veneto region, including Cycling in the Land of Venice, support for the development of the regional cycle tourism network, and the management plan for the Treviso-Ostiglia cycle route.
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