Yorkshire has been confirmed as the host location for the CycleSummit 2020, an annual conference which brings together key individuals from the cycle tourism industry.
The summit will take place between 10-13 October 2020. It will also be the first time in its 11-year history that Great Britain has been chosen to host the event.
Yorkshire was selected to host the event due to Cycle England’s success in the county. Yorkshire is now perceived as a cycle tourism destination in key foreign markets.
Harrogate will be the main destination for the summit. Participants will also visit other parts of the county during the four-day event.
Peter Box, chair, Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “Yorkshire has shown time and again just what a fantastic location it is for hosting major conferences and events, and we’re thrilled that CycleSummit 2020 will be taking place in our county.
“The event will allow us to showcase Yorkshire as a world-class cycling destination once again and we’re confident it will lead to more cycle tour operators across the globe highlighting the county as an amazing place to visit.”
Heiko Riekenberg, managing director and project manager, CycleSummit, added: “We’re delighted to be bringing CycleSummit 2020 to Yorkshire, and from visiting the county in preparation for the event, we know this going to be a very special summit.
Riekenberg commented that the event will combine “networking, workshops and a B2B marketplace”.
He concluded: “Yorkshire certainly ticks those boxes and we couldn’t wish for a more suitable host town than Harrogate to base ourselves during the summit.”
