Renovated Merwestein opens as a sports, leisure, and events hub

After a 2,5-year renovation, the Merwestein sports and events complex in Nieuwegein has reopened. The complex combines an extensive recreational swimming pool with a double sports hall, multifunctional spaces, e-sports, and four catering outlets. The arrival of two national sports federations and the...

Wellness offers growth opportunities for the recreation sector, even without major spa investments.

Dutch recreation companies do not need to build a complete wellness resort to benefit from the growing interest in wellness holidays. The largest market actually consists of guests who want to add relaxation, exercise, healthy food, and nature to a regular holiday. Especially for holiday parks,...

Kick-off of the renewal of walking offerings in the province of Antwerp

With the commencement of site works and the launch of the information campaign De Wandelwissel, the renewal of the walking offerings in the province of Antwerp is now truly getting underway. Quality, distribution, variety, and experience are paramount. The first adjustments to...

Chamber of Commerce: number of fitness centers more than doubled in nine years

Figures from the Chamber of Commerce show that the number of fitness centers in the Netherlands has more than doubled in the past nine years: from 6.738 in 2017 to 13.998 in 2026. The growth is visible throughout the Netherlands. All provinces have more fitness centers...

Thermen Berendonck: how conscious choices enhance the experience

Thermen Berendonck demonstrates how a five-star guest experience is created by carefully aligning architecture, hospitality, wellness, catering, organization, and a holistic vision. The result is an environment that guests will remember for a long time.

Municipality of Oss maintains high level of facilities in new swimming pool

July 14, 2026
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While many municipalities struggle with the costs of swimming pools and sports facilities, the Municipality of Oss has chosen to maintain the high level of facilities at the current Golfbad. This is remarkable, as swimming pools are among the most complex and costly public facilities. The most important...

Marveld Recreatie views Pitch & Putt Golf as a driver of the sport of golf.

“Pitch & Putt Golf is a form of golf that is ideal for those who want to learn golf,” says Edwin Bomers, owner of the 'Blanckenborg' in Groenlo. The course is part of Marveld Recreatie. “The golf course was opened in June 2010...”

Merwestein in Nieuwegein to become new hotspot for national sports federations and events

July 7, 2026
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The renovated Merwestein sports and events complex is developing into a major sports hub in the Netherlands. In the run-up to the opening later this year, Verbindion is entering into strategic partnerships with national sports federations and innovative partners, who together ensure a strong program and...

Campsites are modernizing their sports offerings at a rapid pace

June 29, 2026
by ACSI
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Data from camping specialist ACSI shows that campsites across Europe are extensively modernizing their sporting activities. Tennis and squash courts are making way for padel; mountain bike routes and pumptracks are on the rise, and SUP boards are being rented out at more than 1.000 campsites. Horse riding is...

Fort Vertier; automated game and play concept responds to tight labor market

In Harderwijk, SOS Events has developed the 'Fort Vertier' concept, aimed at the age group of 5 to 13 years. The concept consists of a maze combined with climbing and scrambling challenges, incorporating three game modes. Through smart automation...

Provinces agree to Expert Group on Sign Language manual for stricter rules for swimming pools

The new, stricter standards for water quality in swimming pools have been causing unrest in the sector for some time. The standards were so strict that they threatened the closure of many swimming pools. The VGT Expert Group, consisting of laboratories, the competent authority, swimming pools, supplying companies...

Wellness is becoming increasingly intertwined with the real estate sector.

According to a recent report by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the global wellness market is expected to double from 876 billion dollars in 2025 to 1,8 trillion dollars in 2030. Whereas wellness has until now revolved primarily around luxury spas...

Renovated Merwestein opens as a sports, leisure, and events hub

Wellness offers growth opportunities for the recreation sector, even without major spa investments.

Kick-off of the renewal of walking offerings in the province of Antwerp

Chamber of Commerce: number of fitness centers more than doubled in nine years

Thermen Berendonck: how conscious choices enhance the experience

Municipality of Oss maintains high level of facilities in new swimming pool

Marveld Recreatie views Pitch & Putt Golf as a driver of the sport of golf.

Merwestein in Nieuwegein to become new hotspot for national sports federations and events

Campsites are modernizing their sports offerings at a rapid pace

Fort Vertier; automated game and play concept responds to tight labor market

Provinces agree to Expert Group on Sign Language manual for stricter rules for swimming pools

Wellness is becoming increasingly intertwined with the real estate sector.

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