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How can tourism contribute to a destination without putting further pressure on livability and nature? The search for that balance was central to the WadNext conference on Ameland. Speakers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers explored themes such as regenerative tourism, water use,...
The Council of State has annulled the zoning plan with which the municipality of Noordoostpolder intended to permanently zone Netl's existing activities and enable further expansion. According to the highest administrative court, the municipality failed to take into account the consequences for the test flights of the...
Playing is above all fun—and it should stay that way. During the Speelplan play congress, the focus was on the added value that 'outdoor play' has for people and society. If you look at matters such as health benefits, skill development, or the...
The increase in VAT on accommodation from 9 to 21 percent puts further pressure on margins in the leisure sector. At the same time, the world of online distribution, dynamic pricing, and tour operators is becoming increasingly complex. For holiday parks, this means that professional...
The hotel guest pays more, but the hotel receives less. That is the paradox of the Dutch hotel market in 2026, according to ABN AMRO's sector analysis. While occupancy has recovered from a historical perspective, taxes constitute an increasingly large part...
For many years, the SVH Social Hygiene Diploma has been a trusted name within the industry. Behind that reputation stands not only SVH, but also a national network of SVH-recognized training providers. Every year, they guide thousands of candidates and employees to the diploma and...
For the first time, the Adventure Farm is opening its doors after sunset during The Great Farm Lights Festival on 25 evenings in December, January, and February. With this, Van Hoorne hopes to make (repeat) visits more attractive during the colder months. There will also be a...
Dutch hotels are under significant pressure due to the increase in VAT on accommodation from 9 to 21 percent effective January 1, 2026. Occupancy rates are expected to fall from 76,5 to 74,7 percent this year, and hoteliers are anticipating a...
Last week, HISWA te Water was organized once again in Lelystad. Naturally, you could shop there for a beautiful new vessel. In addition, it is a meeting point for the watersports sector where various developments are discussed. For example, the rise...
Van der Valk Hotel Almere opposes the Municipality of Almere's plan to raise the tourist tax from 7 to 10 percent in 2027. This will siphon an extra €800.000 from the pockets of the hotels in...
Figures from Spanish notary offices show that 6289 transactions for holiday homes were carried out by the Dutch. This makes them by far the largest group of buyers on the Spanish holiday home market. The FD published an insightful article on this subject this week. The uncertainty...
The recreational domains of the Province of East Flanders attracted far more people this past season than during the same period last year. From May 1 to August 31, no fewer than 1.480.000 visitors visited the seven domains. That is an increase of about 57%...