Development of a Cycle-Tourism Strategy in Greece Based on the Preferences of Potential Cycle-Tourists

摘要: Cycle-tourism seems to be an emerging touristic model in many countries, including Greece. Although the infrastructure is limited, entrepreneurship can support development of such tourism sector, as cycle-tourists have specific needs met during excursion. Thus, it would helpful if stores that meet prerequisites could certificated cycle-friendly companies. In order for certification developed, necessary those parameters defined. This paper focuses on topic and criteria were identified through in-depth interviews with cycle-tour operators. Through this research, conclusions derived about according which Greece select accommodation Those selection transcribed indicators will used develop at next phase research. Moreover, compared outcomes similar international studies. It was found are interested services, regardless country they live or travel. Besides conventional activities, importance small retail remote villages acting meeting points local people culture highlighted.