Payment behavior of foreign tourists in Belgium

American visitors accounted for nearly a quarter of foreign spending in Belgium this summer. However, profiles vary significantly by region. Americans dominate the art cities, while the Dutch and French are prominently present on the coast, in border regions, and at...

Flemish coast looks back on best summer occupancy since the corona crisis

The Flemish Coast recorded 11,2 million overnight stays in various types of accommodation over the past two months. In addition, 6,1 million day visitors were counted. Both figures are the highest numbers since the coronavirus period.

€2 million available for new Flemish nature and water experiences

The year 2028 in Flanders is dedicated to Nature and Water Experience. To reinforce the implementation of that year, subsidies are being made available that commercial parties in recreation and tourism can also make use of. There...

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...

Urban tourism policymakers are increasingly looking at social added value.

For years, urban tourism policy revolved around growth: more visitors, higher spending, a better image. That yardstick is shifting. The Transitional Tourism study (InHolland University of Applied Sciences, Ginder, and Paradise Found) previously showed that traditional sustainable tourism often remains stuck in the old system. Real...

Thermae Palace Ostend gets a new future as a hotel and conference venue

July 9, 2026
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The Flemish Government, the City of Ostend, PMV, and Restotel have reached an agreement on the further redevelopment of the Thermae Palace. With a public investment of 42,5 million euros, the historic complex on the Ostend coast is to once again become a hotel,...

Cycling and walking holidays offer opportunities for accommodation, hospitality, and regions.

July 8, 2026
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Interest in cycling and walking holidays is growing. For recreation entrepreneurs, accommodation providers, and destination marketing organizations, it is particularly relevant that many guests wish to undertake tours from a single fixed accommodation location. This makes routes, packages, hospitality, and local partnerships more important in the recreational revenue model.

Visit Zandvoort is developing into a bookable visitor platform

July 1, 2026
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Zandvoort Marketing is further developing visitzandvoort.nl from an inspiration channel into a digital visitor platform where visitors can also book accommodations, transport, attractions, and activities. With this, the role of the DMO shifts towards supporting the entire guest journey.

The Zwin region positions itself as a destination with nature and gastronomy as its assets.

June 30, 2026
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With the launch of a new website, the Zwinstreek Landscape Park is taking an important step in positioning itself as a fully-fledged tourist region. At the same time, 'Smakelijke Zwinstreek' (Tasty Zwin Region) is being launched as a first concrete storyline in which chefs, producers, and farmers get to work together...

The identity of cities and regions is carried by the local population.

June 19, 2026
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On Thursday, June 18, the National City Marketing Congress took place in the Grote Kerk, in the heart of The Hague. The theme of 'resident pride' was central to the presentations. It was a layered program, ranging from the theory of identity and image, to case studies, to...

Holiday parks in the Vechtdal get a temporary direct bus connection to Avonturenpark Hellendoorn

During the summer holidays, from June 29 to August 24, 2026, Arriva will operate a special bus service to Avonturenpark Hellendoorn. This makes it very easy for visitors to the holiday parks and travelers from Ommen and Nijverdal stations to get to the Adventure Park.

A holiday in your own country is mainly about peace, nature, and value for money.

NBTC and the National Data Alliance present 'Holiday Research Plus', in which they zoom in on the domestic (Netherlands) holidaymaker. The results show that not luxury or spectacular attractions, but peace, nature, accessibility, and good value for money are the most important reasons to...

Payment behavior of foreign tourists in Belgium

Flemish coast looks back on best summer occupancy since the corona crisis

€2 million available for new Flemish nature and water experiences

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

Urban tourism policymakers are increasingly looking at social added value.

Thermae Palace Ostend gets a new future as a hotel and conference venue

Cycling and walking holidays offer opportunities for accommodation, hospitality, and regions.

Visit Zandvoort is developing into a bookable visitor platform

The Zwin region positions itself as a destination with nature and gastronomy as its assets.

The identity of cities and regions is carried by the local population.

Holiday parks in the Vechtdal get a temporary direct bus connection to Avonturenpark Hellendoorn

A holiday in your own country is mainly about peace, nature, and value for money.

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