The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), along with NCC Exhibition Organisers (NEO), is to organise the Bangkok Bike 2013 during 2-5 May 2013 at Hall 4, Impact Muang Thong Thani.
The
first exhibition of its kind in the country, it is designed to
promote the use of bicycles for both recreational and regular use and
enhance the popularity of cycling tours for both local and foreign
visitors. It is expected to be attended by at least 170,000 people
over the four-day period.
TAT
sees huge potential for bike tours to attract both Thai and
international tourists and support provincial communities and areas
as well as tourism operators. According to the Thailand Cycling for
Health Association, about 260,000 local people and expatriate
residents of Thailand use bicycles for recreational travel and tours,
but this can be increased by at least 20% with further marketing
support and infrastructure development.
TAT
and the organising team have provided a 500-square-metre area to
accommodate bike riders under the theme of "Let's Go Green."
The riders and general public will get information on six suggested
bicycle routes covering five regions, be able to attend a seminar on
bike tourism and meet with tour operators, hotels, resorts, local
products, and One Tambon, One Product products.
