More bookings, less revenue: short stays put holiday parks under pressure.

Holiday parks and campsites are increasingly dealing with short and late-booked stays. A market analysis by Booking Experts for the second quarter of 2026 shows that booking volume is growing, while revenue per reservation and average stay length are declining....

Smarter, not just faster: the powerful interplay between AI and automation

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is everywhere these days. It has become a huge umbrella term, sometimes causing confusion regarding the fine line as well as the overlap with traditional automation. Within online marketing, Booking Boosters combines these technologies to...

Online search & booking behavior for short holiday periods in 2026

For the leisure industry, spring is largely dominated by short holiday periods. Anyone looking at the search and booking figures for these periods in 2026 will see that consumers are becoming increasingly conscious about planning their days off...

The added value of collaborating generations within your company

During Booking Experts' knowledge day, Embrace, social psychologist Kim Jansen gave a presentation with inspiring insights into generational management. An important general conclusion: "The younger generation provides new impulses, but requires the support and experience of the older...

Embrace knowledge program is complete

On March 17, Booking Experts will once again host its annual knowledge day for residential recreation, titled "Embrace." This year's theme is "Level Up," and it will be addressed by a wide range of speakers.

Knowledge event Embrace: Recreation and the symbiosis between technology and human work

The recreation sector is rapidly professionalizing. To support holiday parks and campsites in their next growth phase, Booking Experts is organizing the now-familiar Embrace knowledge event on March 17, 2026. With the theme "Level Up," the event will focus on the Central Netherlands...

Booking Experts opens second office in the Netherlands in Zwolle

Software company Booking Experts, a provider of digital solutions for holiday parks and campsites, will open a second office in the Netherlands in Zwolle in mid-June. The head office will remain in Enschede. With this expansion, the company strengthens its position in the recreation sector and supports...

Atlantica 2025 in Niort: less glamour, more realism in France

October 14, 2025
by Booking Experts
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The French trade fair Atlantica took place in Niort in early October. While the La Rochelle trade fair once had the atmosphere of a seaside festival, Niort is much more business-like. Nevertheless, Atlantica remains an important benchmark for the French camping and...

Summer holidays 2025: Strong growth in occupancy, more campers and more flexible booking behaviour

The 2025 summer holidays are showing a positive outlook for holiday parks and campsites in the Netherlands. Despite the changeable weather, occupancy has increased by a substantial 9% compared to last year. The realized rental amount has even increased by 18%. That...

Post-payment is also gaining ground in the leisure sector

Last week, Center Parcs announced a partnership with Klarna; an international market party that facilitates post-payment. Major booking platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com have been working with Klarna for some time. Stef Driessen of ABN AMRO explains that there is a cultural shift...

Booking Experts organizes knowledge event for residential recreation

On March 18, 2025, Booking Experts will organize the annual knowledge event Embrace. This event is the opportunity for recreation professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies and strategies in the recreation sector. This year, the event will take place in the...

Early booking season about to start: Booking Boosters shares latest trends, figures and 5 tips

18 December 2024
by Booking Experts
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The early booking season, often the most important booking period of the year, is just around the corner. But when exactly do holidaymakers start booking, which periods are the most popular and are there differences per country? Nikki, Performance Manager at Booking Boosters, shares trends and...

More bookings, less revenue: short stays put holiday parks under pressure.

Smarter, not just faster: the powerful interplay between AI and automation

Online search & booking behavior for short holiday periods in 2026

The added value of collaborating generations within your company

Embrace knowledge program is complete

Knowledge event Embrace: Recreation and the symbiosis between technology and human work

Booking Experts opens second office in the Netherlands in Zwolle

Atlantica 2025 in Niort: less glamour, more realism in France

Summer holidays 2025: Strong growth in occupancy, more campers and more flexible booking behaviour

Post-payment is also gaining ground in the leisure sector

Booking Experts organizes knowledge event for residential recreation

Early booking season about to start: Booking Boosters shares latest trends, figures and 5 tips

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