Extreme weather forces recreation businesses to make adjustments

A sunny summer is usually considered good news in the recreation sector. But as soon as warmth turns into extreme heat and drought, the picture becomes much less positive. Guests avoid outdoor activities, employees suffer from the heat, and sites become vulnerable...

Walibi Belgium starts recruiting staff early for the Ibilaw Halloween period.

With the third edition of Ibilaw in sight, Walibi Belgium is launching its recruitment campaign for Halloween. Extras, make-up artists, and scare trainers… More than 250 vacancies are open to bring Bill's universe to life between October 10 and November 11...

New legislation regarding flexi-jobs gives recreation companies more opportunities

As of July 1, 2026, offering flexi-jobs will also be possible in the Belgian leisure sector (day and overnight leisure). This will make it easier for these companies to find staff for their flexible workforce. For the leisure sector, with a...

How do you arrange financing for a resort? The entrepreneur's and bank's perspective

ABN AMRO has produced a nice, compact video about the financing of Family Resort and Theme Park De Tovertuin. Entrepreneur Michael van Hoorne explains the challenges he encountered while financing the entire project. In it, ABN AMRO also provides...

Landal adds two new members to the Executive Team

June 16, 2026
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Landal announces the appointment of Boukje Taphoorn as Chief Marketing and Digital Product Officer (CMPO) and Marleen van de Pol as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). The appointments are part of a strengthening of Landal's commercial leadership structure....

Smarter, not just faster: the powerful interplay between AI and automation

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is everywhere these days. It has become a huge umbrella term, sometimes causing confusion regarding the fine line as well as the overlap with traditional automation. Within online marketing, Booking Boosters combines these technologies to...

Staff shortages force the recreation sector to adopt a different way of working and organizing.

June 9, 2026
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The tight labor market is expected to persist for the hospitality sector in the coming years, according to the Hospitality Pact Labor Market Monitor, which was presented on Monday at the Hospitality Pact Knowledge Day. This is due, among other things, to an aging population...

End to the commission model for chains and tour operators?

De Telegraaf puts its finger on the sore spot: the holiday home is becoming more expensive and complex for tax purposes. With the current flat rate (6% notional return and 36% levy), for a WOZ value of €500.000, you already end up with €10.800 in tax per...

Regulations surrounding temporary agency work will change with the new Wtta Act.

May 29, 2026
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From 2028, companies may only lend out personnel if they are authorized by the Dutch Authority for the Lending Market (NAU). Companies may also only hire employees through authorized lenders. The central government has launched a campaign to prepare companies for...

The bankruptcy of the traditional bungalow park

So many factors have changed in the leisure accommodation sector recently that traditional business concepts for holiday parks no longer work well. Just consider the recent VAT increase and the rise of AI. Hans van Leeuwen of Slimm Advies casts his...

Pairi Daiza withdraws subsidy application for water park construction

The Pairi Daiza animal park, in the Walloon Region, is fully engaged in the construction of a water park, with a planned opening in 2027. Funding was provided, among other things, by an employment subsidy from the Walloon government. Due to controversy in...

From chatbot to AI agent: the next gear for the leisure sector

The AI market is once again accelerating rapidly. While the past few years revolved primarily around chatbots and smart assistants, attention is now rapidly shifting to AI agents: digital colleagues who not only provide answers but also actually perform work.

Extreme weather forces recreation businesses to make adjustments

Walibi Belgium starts recruiting staff early for the Ibilaw Halloween period.

New legislation regarding flexi-jobs gives recreation companies more opportunities

How do you arrange financing for a resort? The entrepreneur's and bank's perspective

Landal adds two new members to the Executive Team

Smarter, not just faster: the powerful interplay between AI and automation

Staff shortages force the recreation sector to adopt a different way of working and organizing.

End to the commission model for chains and tour operators?

Regulations surrounding temporary agency work will change with the new Wtta Act.

The bankruptcy of the traditional bungalow park

Pairi Daiza withdraws subsidy application for water park construction

From chatbot to AI agent: the next gear for the leisure sector

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