The guest pays more, the hotel receives less.

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...

Extreme weather forces recreation businesses to make adjustments

A sunny summer is usually considered good news in the recreation sector. But as soon as warmth turns into extreme heat and drought, the picture becomes much less positive. Guests avoid outdoor activities, employees suffer from the heat, and sites become vulnerable...

How do you arrange financing for a resort? The entrepreneur's and bank's perspective

ABN AMRO has produced a nice, compact video about the financing of Family Resort and Theme Park De Tovertuin. Entrepreneur Michael van Hoorne explains the challenges he encountered while financing the entire project. In it, ABN AMRO also provides...

Spending on the leisure sector under pressure

In 2026, the leisure sector will face a more cautious consumer and rising costs. International tensions and higher VAT on overnight stays are reinforcing this trend, putting spending under pressure. At the same time, the rise in the minimum wage is driving margins...

Boutique hotels must be able to be flexible in times of unrest.

Small hotels win on charm and character, but their working methods are often rigid. International unrest and looming cost increases call for a business model that adapts to market shocks. Entrepreneurs who are able to...

Whoever understands the female booker wins the future

At a recent Hotel Leaders Network meeting, with over three hundred hotel owners and executives in the audience, one question hung in the air for a surprisingly long time without being asked out loud: for whom are we actually optimizing our hotels? The attendees spoke...

ABN AMRO expects cautious growth in the leisure sector in 2026

ABN AMRO expects cautious growth in most subsectors of the leisure sector, but uncertainty will persist this year and unrest in the sector will remain. Hotels and holiday parks are facing an increase in VAT on overnight stays...

A missed call is a missed booking

At the Beurs van Berlage, more than 300 hotel executives recently voted for a clear line during the Hotel Leaders Network (HLN): artificial intelligence won't replace hospitality, but it will increasingly determine whether guests even enter. This is evident from a...

Leisure again shows improvement in staff well-being

The well-being of leisure sector staff improved last year, while the average for other sectors deteriorated slightly. Despite this improvement, the sector still has a significant amount of catching up to do. Employers should primarily focus on reducing workloads.

Tourism is growing, but VAT hike is putting pressure on leisure

Tourism is growing, purchasing power has recovered, and demand for travel remains. However, this positive outlook is overshadowed by the VAT increase on overnight stays, which has consequences for hotels and holiday parks, as well as the local economy. At the same time, a large group of entrepreneurs wants to...

The leisure sector: cautious optimism and significant challenges

Rising costs, higher tourist taxes, and an impending VAT hike from 9% to 21% on overnight stays: the leisure sector faces some significant challenges. More than ever, survival and success depend on creativity and "price-driven pricing," says sector economist Gerarda Westerhuis of ABN...

The guest pays more, the hotel receives less.

Extreme weather forces recreation businesses to make adjustments

How do you arrange financing for a resort? The entrepreneur's and bank's perspective

Spending on the leisure sector under pressure

Boutique hotels must be able to be flexible in times of unrest.

Whoever understands the female booker wins the future

ABN AMRO expects cautious growth in the leisure sector in 2026

A missed call is a missed booking

Leisure again shows improvement in staff well-being

More and more revenue models linked to the residential recreation sector

Tourism is growing, but VAT hike is putting pressure on leisure

The leisure sector: cautious optimism and significant challenges

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