Cycling towards sustainable tourism and mobility: Insights from the Czech Republic

Result code in IS VaVaI

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Result on the web

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.5593/sgem2024v/6.2/s26.33" target="_blank" >10.5593/sgem2024v/6.2/s26.33</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Cycling towards sustainable tourism and mobility: Insights from the Czech Republic

Original language description

The purpose of this article is to explore the role of cycling tourism in promoting sustainable urban mobility and environmentally friendly tourism practices, with a focus on the Czech Republic. The study investigates the motivations, behaviors, and preferences of cycling tourists, particularly in the post-COVID-19 context. Findings reveal that relaxation and exploring new destinations are primary motivations for cyclists, who favor dedicated cycling paths over mixed road traffic. Generation Z tends to use bicycles for leisure activities with friends, rather than for long-distance touring. Contrary to expectations, the availability of charging stations for e-bikes is not yet a significant factor influencing cycling route choices in the country. The results also show that, during long-distance cycling trips, tourists tend to prefer local guesthouses or alternative forms of accommodation over hotels. Cyclists also prioritize routes that are close to amenities such as dining facilities, highlighting the importance of accessible infrastructure. Furthermore, after the pandemic, there has been a shift towards active forms of mobility, such as walking and cycling, over the use of public transport. This study provides valuable insights into how cycling tourism can contribute to sustainability goals by promoting eco-friendly travel options and encouraging urban planners to develop cycling-friendly infrastructure. The findings suggest that cycling tourism is an important driver of sustainable urban mobility, offering a model for integrating tourism with broader urban development strategies focused on reducing environmental impacts.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

D - Article in proceedings

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

50204 - Business and management

Project

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Continuities

V - Vyzkumna aktivita podporovana z jinych verejnych zdroju

Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Article name in the collection

International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM

ISBN

978-619-7603-78-1

ISSN

1314-2704

e-ISSN

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Number of pages

8

Pages from-to

265-272

Publisher name

International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference

Place of publication

Sofia

Event location

Vídeň

Event date

Nov 27, 2024

Type of event by nationality

WRD - Celosvětová akce

UT code for WoS article

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