Pledges
Pledge formulated by European Cyclists' Federation (13)
Pledges
Publishing organisations:
European Cyclists' Federation
Relevant countries:
Belgium
Organisation types:
NGOs / Non-profits
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European Cyclists' Federation
Topics
Belgium
NGOs / Non-profits
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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Actions to take:
ECF commits to promoting Cycling-friendly service schemes managed at a national or a regional level increasing the relevance for SMEs to join such schemes and develop quality services for cycling tourists. Cycling-friendly schemes support the green transition of SMEs, especially accommodation providers and encourage them to develop their accessibility to active modes users. ECF commits to provide European relevant information about existing initiatives, best practices and recommendations (via the methodology to assess the quality of long-distance cycle routes ‘European Certification Standard’ for example) when appropriate. In 2024, 28 national and regional Cycling-friendly service schemes are identified on EuroVelo.com: https://en.eurovelo.com/cycling-friendly-schemes
ECF commits to provide content for cycling tourism professionals on its website (https://pro.eurovelo.com/) and social media channels to encourage best practices, knowledge sharing and solutions to be identified for the green transition of SMEs. Free accessible resources are already available as well as regular news articles and monthly newsletter with professional oriented content.
ECF also commits to support the development of cycling tour operators by promoting bookable offers on its website, developing more data on trends and dynamics (online survey launched in 2024 with CycleSummit and ATTA), and providing professional resources and content on its website and its annual event ‘EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference’.
Concrete actions:
- Update of the Cycling Friendly Service Schemes page on EuroVelo.com
- Publication of best practices on Pro.EuroVelo.com to inspire tourism companies and SMEs
- Invitation of tourism companies and SMEs to attend the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference
- Contact list of European Cycling Friendly Service Schemes updated
- 1 information email sent a year to European Cycling Friendly Services Schemes
Targets:
- More countries having a National Cycling-Friendly Service Schemes
- More countries having a Cycling-Friendly Service Schemes (be it national or regional) – 20 in 2024
- More SMEs being part of a Cycling-Friendly Service Schemes if figures can be collected
- More bookable offers promoted on EuroVelo.com
- More tourism companies and SMEs taking part in the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference
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See also
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3
Pledge formulated by European Spas Association (3)
Publishing organisations: European Spas Association
Relevant countries: Belgium
Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions
- Categories
- Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism Ecotourism +38 more
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Pledge formulated by European Exhibition Industry Alliance
Publishing organisations: European Exhibition Industry Alliance
Relevant countries: Belgium
Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions
- Categories
- Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism Ecotourism +38 more
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Pledge formulated by The Global Association for the Attractions Industry (IAAPA) (1)
Publishing organisations: The Global Association for the Attractions Industry
Relevant countries: Belgium
Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions
- Categories
- Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism Cultural tourism Ecotourism +38 more