Keynote Speech - The economic impact of cycling tourism
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Wednesday Schedule
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| 5:15 PM - 5:25 PM |
| Progress |
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On top of being one of the most sustainable forms of tourism, cycling tourism positively impacts the local economy. Cycling tourists spend more on average than other types of travellers, but more data is needed to document the direct, indirect and induced economic impacts of this industry. In this keynote, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) will release a new publication comparing the economic impact of cycling tourism on four European countries, based on national studies.
Speaker
Mr. Holger Haubold
Director Intellectual Property + Data Collection
European Cyclists' Federation
The economic impact of cycling tourism
Biography
Holger is responsible for ECF’s work on cycling data collection, on fiscal incentives for cycling in Europe and on the economic benefits of cycling. Holding a master’s degree in European Economic Studies from the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Holger has previous work experience at the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union and in corporate public affairs.
