Almost a quarter more overnight stays at Dutch campsites through May

July 24, 2026
by ACSI
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An analysis of CBS figures by camping specialist ACSI shows that significantly more camping took place in the Netherlands in the first five months of 2026 than in the previous year. The number of overnight stays at campsites rose by 22,5% and for the first time...

Organized camping trips are a growth segment

July 20, 2026
by ACSI
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Camping specialist ACSI has seen the number of participants in group trips increase by over 38% over the past 3 years. This year, 120 camping trips are being organized with a wide variety of destinations within and outside Europe. Notably, destinations in the Benelux are also mentioned...

Steady increase in 'adults only' campsites

July 17, 2026
by ACSI
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Data from camping specialist ACSI shows that the number of campsites in Europe that welcome only adult guests has increased by 41% over the past 5 years. With 90 locations out of a total of 10.000 inspected campsites, this is...

Campsites are modernizing their sports offerings at a rapid pace

June 29, 2026
by ACSI
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Data from camping specialist ACSI shows that campsites across Europe are extensively modernizing their sporting activities. Tennis and squash courts are making way for padel; mountain bike routes and pumptracks are on the rise, and SUP boards are being rented out at more than 1.000 campsites. Horse riding is...

ACSI: Dutch campsites 3,3% more expensive, in line with Europe

June 10, 2026
by ACSI
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Dutch campsites will become 3,3% more expensive this year, while the European average increase is 3,7%. This is evident from the annual survey by camping specialist ACSI (Auto Camper Service International), which scrutinizes more than ten thousand campsites in over thirty countries...

ACSI Awards 2026: Camping De Kleine Wolf big winner in the Netherlands

May 1, 2026
by ACSI
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Camping specialist ACSI has announced the winners of the ACSI Awards 2026. Nearly 100.000 campers from across Europe cast their votes and chose Camping De Kleine Wolf in Stegeren (Overijssel) as the best campsite in the Netherlands. In Belgium, Camping Goolderheide was...

ACSI launches European platform for the sale of campsites and holiday parks

April 16, 2026
by ACSI
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ACSI, Europe's leading authority and media platform in the camping sector, today announces the launch of ACSI Broker Services. This is a specialized pan-European brokerage platform focused on mergers and acquisitions of campsites and holiday parks.

ACSI: 8,6% more camping guests at Dutch campsites in 2025; further growth expected

March 20 2026
by ACSI
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On the eve of the new camping season, camping specialist ACSI and trade associations Kampeer en Caravan Industrie (KCI) and BOVAG conclude that Dutch campsites received 8,6% more guests last year than in 2024. This year, even more people will be camping,...

First ACSI Innovation Awards presented in the camping industry

March 16 2026
by ACSI
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Camping specialist ACSI has presented the first ACSI Innovation Awards. Camping De Lilse Bergen, Marveld Recreatie, Vakantiepark Eiland van Maurik, and Henk Pen Campers & Caravans received an award from Director Ramon van Reine. The prize is a reward...

Electric cars still taboo for caravan owners

9 February 2026
by ACSI
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While 7,5% of all passenger cars in the Netherlands are now fully electric, only 1,8% of caravan owners own an EV as a tow vehicle. The annual tow vehicle survey by camping specialist ACSI shows that caravan owners are concerned about, among other things...

ACSI introduces award for innovative campsites

November 11 2025
by ACSI
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Campsites that excel in innovative solutions will be eligible for an ACSI Innovation Award in 2026. With this new award, camping specialist ACSI aims to highlight and reward groundbreaking ideas, sustainable solutions, and smart technology in the camping industry. Campsites...

ACSI launches practical Camper Handbook

November 3 2025
by ACSI
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In addition to its well-known green camping guides, camping specialist ACSI is presenting the Camper Handbook, available to order online starting Monday, November 3rd. This practical reference is designed for anyone who wants to better understand their motorhome and get the most out of it.

Almost a quarter more overnight stays at Dutch campsites through May

Organized camping trips are a growth segment

Steady increase in 'adults only' campsites

Campsites are modernizing their sports offerings at a rapid pace

ACSI: Dutch campsites 3,3% more expensive, in line with Europe

ACSI Awards 2026: Camping De Kleine Wolf big winner in the Netherlands

ACSI launches European platform for the sale of campsites and holiday parks

ACSI: 8,6% more camping guests at Dutch campsites in 2025; further growth expected

First ACSI Innovation Awards presented in the camping industry

Electric cars still taboo for caravan owners

ACSI introduces award for innovative campsites

ACSI launches practical Camper Handbook

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