IAAPA Expo Europe grows to record floor with over 870 suppliers

September 3 2026
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IAAPA Expo Europe returns to London from September 21 to 25. According to the organizers, the European trade fair for attractions and leisure will once again reach a record size: approximately 22.000 m² of exhibition space and over 870 exhibitors. Notably, in addition to...

Five new hotels in the running for Entree Award; financial acumen stands out.

September 3 2026
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Collage of the 55 nominees for the Entree Awards 2026

The Entree Awards 2026 have placed 55 hospitality businesses and young entrepreneurs on the nomination list. For the leisure sector, the five new hotels are particularly interesting. At the same time, the jury observes a broader trend in the hospitality industry: entrepreneurs are focusing more sharply on figures, are more frequently seeking...

Booking platforms play a key role in preventing holiday fraud.

September 2 2026
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Someone books online and holds a debit card near a laptop.

Bookings, payments, and guest contact are increasingly handled via digital platforms. This makes both travelers and entrepreneurs more vulnerable to fraud. According to researcher Alinda Kokkinou of Breda University of Applied Sciences, the real prevention work lies with the booking platforms themselves, because they control the information flows...

NBTC reassesses digital lag and investment needs of the hospitality sector

September 1 2026
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Hotel guest operates the room functions via an app on their smartphone.

How far along are recreation and tourism companies with AI, data, and digitalization? With the National Digitalization Monitor Tourism & Hospitality 2026, NBTC aims to once again gain insight into the digital maturity of the sector. The results are not only used to... developments

More guests, fewer nights: length of stay comes under further pressure

26 August 2026
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The number of overnight guests in the Netherlands increased by 0,7% in the first half of 2026, while the number of overnight stays decreased by 1,5%. NBTC sees this as a change in booking behavior: guests decide later, pay closer attention to price, and seem more often...

Dolfinarium opens indoor playground and continues building all-weather family park

19 August 2026
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Child walks across a lit climbing net in the indoor playground Atlantis

The Dolfinarium has opened the new indoor playground Atlantis. The investment of approximately 1.250 m² is more than just an additional play facility: the park is broadening its offerings alongside the animal shows and creating a product that is less dependent on weather and...

Fletcher acquires two hotels in Schagen simultaneously

13 August 2026
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Hotel Marktstad on the square in the center of Schagen

Fletcher Hotels is expanding with two hotels in the center of Schagen as of September 1, 2026. With Hotel Marktstad and Slot Hotel Schagen, the chain gains 82 rooms in one go and strengthens Fletcher's position in North Holland.

Tourist coastal towns have the highest density of fast food establishments.

6 August 2026
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The number of fast food establishments in the Netherlands has increased by 88% since 2007. The supply per capita is particularly high in coastal municipalities, on the Wadden Islands, and in other tourist locations. The figures show how strongly visitor flows help determine the local hospitality offering.

162 swimming locations have a warning, negative advice, or a swimming ban.

July 30, 2026
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On July 29, 2026, a warning, negative swimming advisory, or swimming ban was in effect at 162 Dutch swimming locations. That is over 17% of the 945 locations on the current map of Zwemwater.nl. Warm weather and drought can degrade water quality, but also cause...

Older vacationers are more likely to take pets with them on trips.

July 30, 2026
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Pet owners aged 55 and older take their animals on vacation more often than younger target groups. For holiday parks, campsites, and accommodations, this offers opportunities for a more targeted pet-friendly offering.

Knowledge day on legislation and regulations for play facilities fully booked

July 29, 2026
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Professionals from the play, sports, and physical activity sector will gather at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen on September 8, 2026, for the Speelplan Knowledge Day. The free knowledge conference, covering topics including legislation and regulations regarding play facilities, is now fully booked.

The Flemish Ardennes make active nature experiences more accessible.

July 23, 2026
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The Flemish Ardennes are expanding their recreational offerings with off-road wheelchairs, adapted bicycles, and accessible water recreation. This makes the hilly landscape more accessible to people with physical disabilities and other visitors with reduced mobility.

IAAPA Expo Europe grows to record floor with over 870 suppliers

Five new hotels in the running for Entree Award; financial acumen stands out.

Booking platforms play a key role in preventing holiday fraud.

NBTC reassesses digital lag and investment needs of the hospitality sector

More guests, fewer nights: length of stay comes under further pressure

Dolfinarium opens indoor playground and continues building all-weather family park

Fletcher acquires two hotels in Schagen simultaneously

Tourist coastal towns have the highest density of fast food establishments.

162 swimming locations have a warning, negative advice, or a swimming ban.

Older vacationers are more likely to take pets with them on trips.

Knowledge day on legislation and regulations for play facilities fully booked

The Flemish Ardennes make active nature experiences more accessible.

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