WadNext puts sustainable tourism in the Wadden area on the international map.

25 August 2026
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From September 7 to 9, Ameland will be the focus of WadNext 2026. During this international conference, professionals from the Netherlands and Europe will come together to discuss the future of sustainable tourism in the Wadden Sea region. One of...

Recreational businesses and museums are also joining in National Games Week.

The first locations for the very first National Games Week have been announced: from October 26 to November 1, a table will be ready throughout the country where everyone can pull up a chair. Also the first companies from the museum and recreational sector...

Tall Ships Races attract over 500.000 visitors to Antwerp

July 15, 2026
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The Tall Ships Races brought more than 500.000 visitors to Antwerp over four days. The maritime event underscores the appeal of large public events on the water, although the scale remains smaller than that of SAIL Amsterdam.

42 percent of visitors save for a festival visit

A large proportion (42%) of young Dutch adults who attended a music festival in 2025 consciously saved up for it beforehand. This is according to new research by RaboResearch among 1.517 Dutch people aged 18 to 30.

Carnival 2026: less growth, more distribution

24 February 2026
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Carnival celebrations remain one of the largest public events in the Netherlands. Figures from the National Visitor Index (NBI) show that visitor growth during Carnival in 2026 will average 1,9% compared to 2025. This clearly reflects...

Aqualibi (Be) brings back its iconic Wave Parties in 2026

After the huge success of Pool Parties in 2025, Aqualibi (Walibi Belgium's water park) is relaunching its nighttime aquatic events in 2026, this time under a new name and identity. The Wave Party features musical evenings...

CUE event technology trade fair focuses on trends, developments and innovation

2 Januari 2026
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CUE is the leading trade fair for professionals in event, installation, and entertainment technology. CUE2026 will take place from January 12 to 14, 2026, in Rotterdam Ahoy. In addition to booths and networking opportunities, CUE2026 offers a comprehensive program of lectures, workshops, and in-depth...

Decline in online sales of tickets and package holidays

19 December 2025
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The third quarter shows a decline in Dutch online spending on services, falling by 6% (compared to Q3 2024) to €2,7 billion. Tickets for attractions & events (-13%) and package holidays (-11%) contributed significantly to the decline...

Young adults spent an average of €69 per day at major music festivals in 2025

Young adults spent an average of €69 per day at major festivals in 2025. But the amounts vary considerably: 7% even spent more than €150 in a single day. Men, non-students, and those living at home spent more. Also...

7 exciting trends for Halloween 2025

Halloween has become a second peak season in the daytime attractions industry. Theme parks, zoos, and a growing number of other venues are investing heavily in new horror concepts, and the events themselves are starting earlier and earlier. If you, especially as an amusement park, don't participate in the horror craze,...

Holiday park Het Grote Bos hosts KWF and NPO Radio 2

September 11 2025
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During the Dutch Cancer Society's Wish Week, from September 2st to 1th, NPO Radio 9 broadcast from Het Grote Bos Holiday Park in Doorn. The broadcasts took place from the park's market square. Riné van Dingstee, CEO of RCN Holiday Parks: "RCN is proud...

Bobbejaanland is investing more than 3 million euros in entertainment this fall

Bobbejaanland in Lichtaart, Belgium, wants to give the winter season a boost by featuring two themed periods. First, there's the popular Halloween theme (October 2 - November 11), and then the park will be decorated in a wintery atmosphere under the...

WadNext puts sustainable tourism in the Wadden area on the international map.

Recreational businesses and museums are also joining in National Games Week.

Tall Ships Races attract over 500.000 visitors to Antwerp

42 percent of visitors save for a festival visit

Carnival 2026: less growth, more distribution

Aqualibi (Be) brings back its iconic Wave Parties in 2026

CUE event technology trade fair focuses on trends, developments and innovation

Decline in online sales of tickets and package holidays

Young adults spent an average of €69 per day at major music festivals in 2025

7 exciting trends for Halloween 2025

Holiday park Het Grote Bos hosts KWF and NPO Radio 2

Bobbejaanland is investing more than 3 million euros in entertainment this fall

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