NBTC reassesses digital lag and investment needs of the hospitality sector

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

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

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

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.
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Knowledge day on legislation and regulations for play facilities fully booked

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.
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Flemish accommodations make sustainability part of hospitality.

Heatwaves put sustainability higher on the agenda: thirty small-scale Flemish accommodations show how things can be done differently. These thirty B&Bs, holiday homes, and youth hostels have investigated how they can operate more sustainably without compromising guest comfort. The project delivers a...
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Hiswa te Water makes sustainable boating more comparable

In 2026, Hiswa te Water is expanding De Groene Route from a recognition label into a knowledge and comparison platform. With a central engine show, guided tours, and an interactive map, watersports entrepreneurs and consumers can assess more sustainable technologies in a more targeted manner.
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