Hicle Connect

The International Community for Active Tourism

The world of cycling and walking tourism is changing rapidly. Emerging audiences, evolving visitor needs, smart routes and sustainability offer exciting opportunities, but also raise questions. How can you respond to these developments? Who can you collaborate with? And where can you find knowledge that you can put into practice straight away?

Hicle Connect brings together professionals from the cycling and walking tourism sector. It is a place to share knowledge, exchange experiences and discover new ideas and collaborations throughout the year.

Who is Hicle Connect for?

Professionals in the cycling, walking, outdoor and tourism sectors, including destinations, accommodation providers, tour operators, route developers, industry associations, policymakers, route organisations, media and educational institutions.

CONNECT: Meet other professionals

SHARE: Exchange ideas

DISCOVER: Stay up to date with the latest trends

LEARN: Take part in workshops and meet-ups

What can you gain from Hicle Connect?

Hicle combines an open network with knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. Choose how you want to get involved and how deeply you want to explore the topics.

The Free Community

Join the Hicle Connect LinkedIn group and stay connected with professionals across the sector. Follow discussions and topics, and discover inspiring initiatives.

Go to our LinkedIn Group

Hicle Connect Membership

For anyone who wants to look beyond day-to-day practice and learn, share and connect. All content is available throughout the year, whenever it suits you.

Monthly masterclass, webinar or expert talk. Attend live or watch on demand. Topics include:
- Developing cycling and walking routes
- Creating effective marketing strategies to reach your target audience
- Discoverability in 2030: how AI is shaping the future of tourism
- Regenerative tourism: developing routes while minimising negative impacts
Story of the Month. A practical case study, inspiring project or interview every month.
An exclusive networking event. Connect with fellow professionals over drinks, on a walk or during a cycling trip.
Hicle Cycling and Walking Tourism Trend Report. Insights into the latest developments and trends in the sector.
An annual online Hicle Magazine. Explore current trends and look ahead to the developments shaping 2027.

2027 Annual Calendar

Topics and exact dates will be announced at the end of December 2026.

Your membership includes:

12 webinars or expert talks
12 Stories of the Month
The Hicle Trend Report
A spring trip
The Hicle Magazine

2027 Membership Fees

Introductory rate – Organisation membership: €199
Introductory rate – Individual membership (small organisation): €49