The Romanian partner of EcoVeloTour project, Danube Delta National Institute (DDNI) will release an Ecotourism Strategy in late April 2020 to support the cycle tourism development in the Northern Dobruja region.

This strategy aims to provide a roadmap to assist the key stakeholders, including the private sector, achieve the long-term ambition that the Northern Dobruja region will be recognised as cycling destination of choice.

Clear task and roles - the basis of strategy building 

The strategy provides insights to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding the optimisation of cycle tourism opportunities. It is intended that the strategy provide a framework that will inform and support an integrated approach to developing, managing and promoting cycle tourism in the Northern Dobruja region to interstate and international visitors.

This is a longer-term strategy, which identifies and prioritises those projects that have the greatest propensity to grow the local economy and the profile of Northern Dobruja as a cycle tourism destination. It provides an evidence base on which government and the private sector can make decisions about future investments or consider reshaping existing commitments.

Colourful palette of stakeholders needs various methods

Extensive stakeholder consultation was undertaken to inform and help shape the strategy. This involved site visits across the region as well as workshops and small group meetings. Many reports and data sets were also provided by various stakeholders.

The planning and management of the public transport system, including urban cycle ways, will significantly enhance Northern Dobruja point of difference in cycle tourism market. These investments and strategic planning initiatives will also deliver significant benefits to the communities and businesses.