Bicycle for Tourism without Frontiers - BIKE 4 TWF
PROJECT DETAILS
| Sectors | |
|---|---|
| EU Acquis chapters | Other issues |
| Programme Funding Year | 2008 |
| Value | €110,857 |
| Periods of implementation | 2010 |
| Locations | KOZARSKA DUBICA, PRIJEDOR |
Results
The project contributed to the increased tourist capacities of the Kozara National Park (BiH) and the Lonjsko Polje Nature Park (Croatia), the two focal areas of the activities, particularly in terms of bicycle tourism. Apart from the reconstruction and signalisation on the cycling routes, the two Parks’ capacities were advanced with cycling and tourist infrastructure - eight (8) equipped resting spots, three (3) refurbished water wells, two (2) Rent-a-bike Stations with two (2) trailers for transport of 20 bikes, 30 bikes and two (2) internet kiosk devices. The equipment and facilities have improved the tourist offer of the Parks, by linking the cycling routes in BiH and Croatia into a single tourist offer. To ensure sustainable management of the new offer, the project has devised and implemented a series of targeted workshops and a study visit to increase capacities of the local tourist agencies and other stakeholder institutions/organization directly or indirectly involved in tourism policy making. To support the marketing of the new tourist offer, the project has undertaken a series of promotional activities, including installation of internet kiosk info points, project web site, tourist map and cycling guide, while these efforts culminated in a promotional demo tour organised for media representatives. Officially reported data in the two Parks recorded an increase of the number of visitors for more than 10%. It is worth mentioning that the project has developed a specific methodology/pattern for development of bicycle routes in both cross border regions, which could be replicated to other locations and communities.SUMMARY
In order to contribute to integration and revitalization of the cross border region, this project aims at intensifying the connections between the two areas and enhancing their co-operation in the field of selective tourism based on the existing resources on both sides of the border. In order to make a step forward in revitalizing cross-border cooperation and start creating common regional identity, the project will focus on intensifying the dialogue between different stakeholders across the border, enhancing their cooperation and transfer of knowledge and information.
Ultimately, the project plans to increase the competitiveness of the local tourism in both regions by improving the quality of the existing resources and intensifying its promotion using innovative marketing techniques.
RESULTS
The project contributed to the increased tourist capacities of the Kozara National Park (BiH) and the Lonjsko Polje Nature Park (Croatia), the two focal areas of the activities, particularly in terms of bicycle tourism. Apart from the reconstruction and signalisation on the cycling routes, the two Parks’ capacities were advanced with cycling and tourist infrastructure - eight (8) equipped resting spots, three (3) refurbished water wells, two (2) Rent-a-bike Stations with two (2) trailers for transport of 20 bikes, 30 bikes and two (2) internet kiosk devices.
The equipment and facilities have improved the tourist offer of the Parks, by linking the cycling routes in BiH and Croatia into a single tourist offer. To ensure sustainable management of the new offer, the project has devised and implemented a series of targeted workshops and a study visit to increase capacities of the local tourist agencies and other stakeholder institutions/organization directly or indirectly involved in tourism policy making. To support the marketing of the new tourist offer, the project has undertaken a series of promotional activities, including installation of internet kiosk info points, project web site, tourist map and cycling guide, while these efforts culminated in a promotional demo tour organised for media representatives. Officially reported data in the two Parks recorded an increase of the number of visitors for more than 10%. It is worth mentioning that the project has developed a specific methodology/pattern for development of bicycle routes in both cross border regions, which could be replicated to other locations and communities.