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The recent increases, including the VAT to 21%, but also the continuous rise in tourist tax, are the most striking. It was time for an update of the Ginder report from 2019, in which an overview is...
Campsites, entrepreneurs, and industry partners can nominate candidates for the PiNCAMP Awards 2027. The awards focus on digitalization, sustainability, rental accommodations, and young entrepreneurship within the European camping sector, among other areas.
Last week, coalition parties D66 and Pro (Groen Links / PvdA) presented their plans for the municipality of Amsterdam. Entrepreneurs in the city will face a new direction from the municipality, in which, among other things, the tourist tax is being increased in stages from...
In recent days, various nature reserves have gone up in flames. Many campsites and holiday parks are often located in the middle of a nature reserve. This makes them vulnerable to fires. On the other hand, it also requires responsible business operations to... the risk of fires
Initial signals from the market indicate that bookings for 2026 in the leisure accommodation sector are under pressure. Generally speaking, German guests are currently booking approximately 10% less in the Netherlands. Moreover, in certain regions and periods there are...
On March 31, HISWA-RECRON, together with other trade associations, sent a letter to members of the House of Representatives regarding the legislative proposal 'More Certainty for Flex Workers'. This proposal is being discussed this week in the Standing Committee on Social Affairs and Employment.
Today, the House of Representatives is discussing the Draft Spatial Planning Memorandum. Our densely populated country demands choices we make with the available space. Recreation, as both an activity and an economic sector, also needs space. HISWA RECRON warns that in...
The social partners in the Belgian attractions sector have reached a new agreement for the period 2025-2026. This agreement brings concrete improvements for employees in tourist attractions. Both employers and employee organizations have responded positively to the results achieved.
The Dutch Water Sports Training Committee (CWO) has reported a major data breach to the Dutch Data Protection Authority after it emerged that the entire CWO database had been included without permission in a system used by the Royal Dutch Water Sports Association (KNWV). KNWV points out...
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) recently published an overview of Dutch municipal budgets. Between 2023 and 2026, revenues from tourist tax increased by more than 50% to a total of €654 million (€429 million in 2023). The residential recreation sector will receive...
With the announcement of the coalition agreement between D66, VVD, and CDA, the Royal Dutch Hospitality Association (KHN) is optimistic that the Cabinet is paying attention to entrepreneurs (in the hospitality industry). The industry association hasn't given up hope...
In the coming years, the Achterhoek region can continue to build a strong and cohesive network of recreational routes. The Provincial Council of Gelderland has awarded a subsidy for the Joint Achterhoek Route Program 2026–2028. This will give the region the opportunity to develop walking, cycling, mountain biking, and other...
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