TOURISM STRATEGY · FIRESIDE CHAT
Sustainable mobility and tourism in Trikala
The experience of Trikala opens a conversation about mobility, everyday services and a more welcoming destination.
Visitors form an impression of a destination before they reach the attraction they came to see.
Arrival, parking, onward connections and finding the way all shape that impression. At the Electric + Micro Mobility Forum, Tourism Strategy’s Tasos Flambouras discussed these practical aspects of hospitality with Vivian Tegou, President of e-trikala, the development company of the Municipality of Trikala.
ARRIVAL
Transport to the Mill of the Elves
The discussion began with transporting visitors to the Mill of the Elves by electric buses. The opening question explored the difficulties and opportunities that emerge when a destination tries a new service during a period of high visitor demand.
02 · EXPLORING
A city that is easier to discover.
Electric bicycles, charging facilities and parking connected to alternative transport were the second focus. The question was how these options can form a coherent part of the visitor’s journey.
CONTINUITY
Operating and funding an ongoing service
The final core question concerned the transition from a pilot application to an ongoing service, and the respective roles of the municipality, mobility providers and tourism businesses.
This editorial recap presents the discussion themes and questions. The event was organised by Smart Press.
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