This study aims to explore how cycling tourism integrated with railway infrastructure, could create opportunities for achieving sustainable territorial development in Greece, particularly in the Peloponnese region where has a railway network in idle condition already exists. The complementary use of cycling tourism and railway infrastructure could offer a multifaceted strategy for sustainable tourism and sustainable territorial development. Tourism, as one of the Greece’s leading sources of revenue, can diversify by focusing on the region’s strengths, such as natural landscapes, historical sites and local cultures, rather than solely relying on coastal tourism. In doing so, it can potentially improve rural areas and its economies, while preserving natural values and promoting environmentally friendly travel to revitalize rural economies. This integrated approach could create a new tourism product for Greece which holds promise for both environmental sustainability and socio-economic benefits, positioning Greece as a possible destination for cycling tourists and sustainable travellers. Railway systems, known for their efficiency and low environmental impact, can make a significant contribution to sustainable transportation. When integrated with cycling tourism — a burgeoning sector that enhances public health through active travel, mitigates carbon emissions and traffic congestion, conserves environmental resources and stimulates local economies — this combination presents considerable potential for positive outcomes. To explore the impact of this integration on rural development, Greece offers a valuable landscape with its historical and cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and existing but underutilized railway infrastructure. The revitalization of the Peloponnese railway infrastructure and its integration with a well-planned network of cycling routes present a significant opportunity to investigate the effects of this integration on rural development. Keywords: cycling tourism, railways, territorial development, Greece, sustainability
Questo studio si propone di esplorare come il cicloturismo, integrato con la rete ferroviaria possa creare opportunità di sviluppo territoriale sostenibile in Grecia, in particolare nella regione del Peloponneso, dove esiste già una rete ferroviaria dismessa. L'uso complementare del cicloturismo e delle infrastrutture ferroviarie potrebbe offrire una strategia poliedrica per il turismo sostenibile e lo sviluppo territoriale sostenibile. Il turismo, una delle principali fonti di reddito della Grecia, può diversificarsi concentrandosi sui punti di forza della regione, come i paesaggi naturali, i siti storici e le culture locali, anziché affidarsi esclusivamente al turismo costiero. In questo modo, può potenzialmente migliorare le aree rurali e le sue economie, preservando le risorse naturali e promuovendo viaggi meno impattanti sullº ambiente per rivitalizzare le economie rurali. Questo approccio integrato potrebbe creare un nuovo prodotto turistico per la Grecia, promettente sia per la sostenibilità ambientale che per i benefici socio-economici, posizionando il paese come possibile destinazione per cicloturisti e viaggiatori sostenibili. I sistemi ferroviari, noti per la loro efficienza e il basso impatto ambientale, possono dare un contributo significativo al trasporto sostenibile. Se integrata con il cicloturismo - un settore in crescita che migliora la salute pubblica attraverso la mobilitá attiva, attenua le emissioni di carbonio e la congestione del traffico, conserva le risorse ambientali e stimola le economie locali - questa combinazione presenta un notevole potenziale di risultati positivi. Per esplorare l'impatto di questa integrazione sullo sviluppo rurale, la Grecia offre un paesaggio prezioso con il suo patrimonio storico e culturale, la diversità dei paesaggi e le infrastrutture ferroviarie esistenti ma sottoutilizzate. La rivitalizzazione dell'infrastruttura ferroviaria del Peloponneso e la sua integrazione con una rete ben pianificata di percorsi ciclabili rappresentano un'opportunità significativa per studiare gli effetti di questa integrazione sullo sviluppo rurale. Parole chiave: cicloturismo, ferrovie, sviluppo territoriale, Grecia, sostenibilità
Integrating the railway infrastructure with cycling tourism. The opportunities for achieving sustainable territorial development in Greece.
YAKAN MENEXIADIS, SECIL OZNUR
2023/2024
Abstract
This study aims to explore how cycling tourism integrated with railway infrastructure, could create opportunities for achieving sustainable territorial development in Greece, particularly in the Peloponnese region where has a railway network in idle condition already exists. The complementary use of cycling tourism and railway infrastructure could offer a multifaceted strategy for sustainable tourism and sustainable territorial development. Tourism, as one of the Greece’s leading sources of revenue, can diversify by focusing on the region’s strengths, such as natural landscapes, historical sites and local cultures, rather than solely relying on coastal tourism. In doing so, it can potentially improve rural areas and its economies, while preserving natural values and promoting environmentally friendly travel to revitalize rural economies. This integrated approach could create a new tourism product for Greece which holds promise for both environmental sustainability and socio-economic benefits, positioning Greece as a possible destination for cycling tourists and sustainable travellers. Railway systems, known for their efficiency and low environmental impact, can make a significant contribution to sustainable transportation. When integrated with cycling tourism — a burgeoning sector that enhances public health through active travel, mitigates carbon emissions and traffic congestion, conserves environmental resources and stimulates local economies — this combination presents considerable potential for positive outcomes. To explore the impact of this integration on rural development, Greece offers a valuable landscape with its historical and cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and existing but underutilized railway infrastructure. The revitalization of the Peloponnese railway infrastructure and its integration with a well-planned network of cycling routes present a significant opportunity to investigate the effects of this integration on rural development. Keywords: cycling tourism, railways, territorial development, Greece, sustainabilityFile | Dimensione | Formato | |
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