Urban tourism policymakers are increasingly looking at social added value.

For years, urban tourism policy revolved around growth: more visitors, higher spending, a better image. That yardstick is shifting. The Transitional Tourism study (InHolland University of Applied Sciences, Ginder, and Paradise Found) previously showed that traditional sustainable tourism often remains stuck in the old system. Real...

Ginder announces new series of podcasts on area development

Ginder is expanding its podcast series Ginder de podcast! on urban area development. Each conversation offers space for personal in-depth exploration, new insights, and concrete reflection on current themes. What is currently at play in society and how can we...

Masterclass in recreational project development for policymakers

Ginder Academy is organizing a masterclass on recreational project development for municipal policymakers and administrators on June 8, 2026. The program is aimed at professionals involved in decision-making regarding holiday parks, campsites, and similar recreational developments. This is evident from a press release by...

Zoos demonstrate their broader role with project in Madagascar

With their joint nature restoration project in Madagascar, the thirteen affiliated members of the Dutch Zoo Association (NVD) are bringing more to the public than just a new nature conservation initiative. The project, aimed at the protection of 250 hectares of rainforest and the planting of...

The economic impact of the increased VAT on hotels and recreation parks

The start of 2026 marks a clear trend break for Dutch hotels and recreation parks. The increase in the VAT rate from 9% to 21% has led to significantly increased price sensitivity among travelers. Initial indications are that both hotels and...

Holiday parks as flexible housing solutions: opportunity or illusion?

More and more first-time buyers, seniors, families, and those requiring care are finding it difficult to find affordable housing. At the same time, tourism continues to grow. However, a different trend is emerging at some holiday parks: parks are slowly transforming into residential parks, where people are forced to stay long-term.

Art as a strengthener of regions, recreation parks and day recreation

Art has the power to add an extra dimension to recreation parks and daytime recreation. Not only does it enhance the experience of a location, it can also appeal specifically to specific target groups, such as style seekers and those seeking insight from the lifestyle discovery community. This article...

Museums and heritage sites resilient, but dependence on foreign visitors is a risk

The Museum Association's new 2024 Museum Figures, along with the figures from the Day Attraction Top 50, provide insight. Attendance declined slightly compared to 2023, with domestic visitors almost fully recovering and international visitors clearly lagging behind. This combination of...

Tourism in transition: The Netherlands as a cool alternative to the Mediterranean

For many Northern Europeans, summer means seeking out the sun in Southern Europe. But climate change is reversing this trend. Southern Europe is increasingly experiencing extreme weather: heat waves, forest fires, downpours, and flooding. This makes more northerly countries, such as the Netherlands, increasingly attractive as...

Investment wave in theme parks: more than €100 million in two years

In 2023 and 2024, Dutch amusement parks jointly invested more than €100 million in expansions, new attractions and accommodation. But did this wave of investment also lead directly to more visitors? The recently published Day Attraction Top-50 of Ginder shows that the growth...

Unique; Safaripark Beekse Bergen most visited zoo in the Netherlands in 2024

What experts have been predicting for a long time has become reality: Safaripark Beekse Bergen will take over the top position from Diergaarde Blijdorp and ARTIS in 2024. These two zoos fought for the first place for years, but saw their visitor numbers drop slightly. The Safaripark...

Top 50 day recreation for 2024 has been published again

The Zaanse Schans has climbed to the second most visited day attraction in the Netherlands in 2024. (Efteling is untouchable at number 1) With more than 2,6 million visits, the heritage location leaves the Rijksmuseum behind, which ended the year with 2,5...

Urban tourism policymakers are increasingly looking at social added value.

Ginder announces new series of podcasts on area development

Masterclass in recreational project development for policymakers

Zoos demonstrate their broader role with project in Madagascar

The economic impact of the increased VAT on hotels and recreation parks

Holiday parks as flexible housing solutions: opportunity or illusion?

Art as a strengthener of regions, recreation parks and day recreation

Museums and heritage sites resilient, but dependence on foreign visitors is a risk

Tourism in transition: The Netherlands as a cool alternative to the Mediterranean

Investment wave in theme parks: more than €100 million in two years

Unique; Safaripark Beekse Bergen most visited zoo in the Netherlands in 2024

Top 50 day recreation for 2024 has been published again

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