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South China Morning Post
15-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Copenhagen to offer free bike rental and museum discounts to eco-friendly tourists
The city of Copenhagen in Denmark will offer special rebates and freebies to eco-friendly tourists this summer, including free bike rentals to those arriving by train and staying more than four days. Advertisement The CopenPay initiative, which was tested on a smaller scale in 2024, 'is about raising travellers' awareness about travelling more responsibly', Soren Tegen Pedersen, the head of the city 's tourism board Wonderful Copenhagen, said. The emphasis of the initiative is on transport, a highly polluting sector. Those who make climate-friendly and environmental choices, such as using bikes and picking up rubbish, will also be offered rebates at museums and tourist sites, as well as free yoga classes and vegetarian meals. Ninety sites are taking part in the campaign, including the National Museum of Denmark and CopenHill, a synthetic ski slope.
Nahar Net
12-05-2025
- Business
- Nahar Net
Copenhagen to offer giveaways to eco-friendly tourists
The city of Copenhagen will offer special rebates and freebies to eco-friendly tourists this summer, including free bike rentals to those arriving by train and staying more than four days. The CopenPay initiative, which was tested on a smaller scale last year, "is about raising travelers' awareness about travelling more responsibly," Soren Tegen Pedersen, the head of the city's tourism board Wonderful Copenhagen, told AFP. The emphasis of the initiative is on transport, a highly polluting sector. Those who make climate-friendly and environmental choices, such as using bikes and picking up trash, will also be offered rebates at museums and tourist sites, as well as free yoga classes and vegetarian meals. Ninety sites are participating in the campaign, including the National Museum and CopenHill, a synthetic ski slope. The campaign, which opens on June 17 and lasts until late August, will be advertised on billboards around the city and social media. Goboat, a hire service for electric motorboats powered by solar panels, said taking part in the initiative last year helped show its commitment to climate solutions. "Last year, 500 people jumped at our offer of one hour of free boating in exchange for picking up trash in the waters of the port. We weren't even able to satisfy demand," company representative Mads Pilegaard Sander told AFP. In 2024, 75,000 tourists took part in the city's one-month trial. Bike rentals increased by 29 percent during the period, tons of trash were collected, and 98 percent of participants said they would recommend the initiative, the tourism board said.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Copenhagen to offer giveaways to eco-friendly tourists
Copenhagen will offer rebates at tourist sites to visitors who use bikes and pick up trash (Photo: AFP) The city of Copenhagen will offer special rebates and freebies to eco-friendly tourists this summer, including free bike rentals to those arriving by train and staying more than four days. The CopenPay initiative , which was tested on a smaller scale last year, "is about raising travellers' awareness about travelling more responsibly," Soren Tegen Pedersen, the head of the city's tourism board Wonderful Copenhagen, told AFP. The emphasis of the initiative is on transport, a highly polluting sector. Those who make climate-friendly and environmental choices, such as using bikes and picking up trash, will also be offered rebates at museums and tourist sites, as well as free yoga classes and vegetarian meals. Ninety sites are participating in the campaign, including the National Museum and CopenHill, a synthetic ski slope. The campaign, which opens on June 17 and lasts until late August, will be advertised on billboards around the city and social media. Goboat, a hire service for electric motorboats powered by solar panels, said taking part in the initiative last year helped show its commitment to climate solutions. "Last year, 500 people jumped at our offer of one hour of free boating in exchange for picking up trash in the waters of the port. We weren't even able to satisfy demand," company representative Mads Pilegaard Sander told AFP. In 2024, 75,000 tourists took part in the city's one-month trial. Bike rentals increased by 29 percent during the period, tonnes of trash were collected, and 98 percent of participants said they would recommend the initiative, the tourism board said.
Free Malaysia Today
12-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Copenhagen to offer giveaways to eco-friendly tourists
Free bike rentals is one of the perks offered to those arriving by train and staying more than four days. (EPA Images pic) COPENHAGEN : The city of Copenhagen will offer special rebates and freebies to eco-friendly tourists this summer, including free bike rentals to those arriving by train and staying more than four days. The CopenPay initiative, which was tested on a smaller scale last year, 'is about raising travellers' awareness about travelling more responsibly,' Soren Tegen Pedersen, the head of the city's tourism board, Wonderful Copenhagen, told AFP. The emphasis of the initiative is on transport, a highly polluting sector. Those who make climate-friendly and environmental choices, such as using bikes and picking up trash, will also be offered rebates at museums and tourist sites, as well as free yoga classes and vegetarian meals. Ninety sites are participating in the campaign, including the National Museum and CopenHill, a synthetic ski slope. The campaign, which opens on June 17 and lasts until late August, will be advertised on billboards around the city and social media. Goboat, a hire service for electric motorboats powered by solar panels, said taking part in the initiative last year helped show its commitment to climate solutions. 'Last year, 500 people jumped at our offer of one hour of free boating in exchange for picking up trash in the waters of the port. We weren't even able to satisfy demand,' company representative Mads Pilegaard Sander told AFP. In 2024, 75,000 tourists took part in the city's one-month trial. Bike rentals increased by 29% during the period, tonnes of trash were collected, and 98% of participants said they would recommend the initiative, the tourism board said.
France 24
12-05-2025
- Business
- France 24
Copenhagen to offer giveaways to eco-friendly tourists
The CopenPay initiative, which was tested on a smaller scale last year, "is about raising travellers' awareness about travelling more responsibly," Soren Tegen Pedersen, the head of the city's tourism board Wonderful Copenhagen, told AFP. The emphasis of the initiative is on transport, a highly polluting sector. Those who make climate-friendly and environmental choices, such as using bikes and picking up trash, will also be offered rebates at museums and tourist sites, as well as free yoga classes and vegetarian meals. Ninety sites are participating in the campaign, including the National Museum and CopenHill, a synthetic ski slope. The campaign, which opens on June 17 and lasts until late August, will be advertised on billboards around the city and social media. Goboat, a hire service for electric motorboats powered by solar panels, said taking part in the initiative last year helped show its commitment to climate solutions. "Last year, 500 people jumped at our offer of one hour of free boating in exchange for picking up trash in the waters of the port. We weren't even able to satisfy demand," company representative Mads Pilegaard Sander told AFP. In 2024, 75,000 tourists took part in the city's one-month trial. Bike rentals increased by 29 percent during the period, tonnes of trash were collected, and 98 percent of participants said they would recommend the initiative, the tourism board said.
