Tourism Trend Congress 2026: Space for Imagination

March 4 2026
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On Thursday, April 2nd, the Trend Congress on Tourism will take place at Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Deventer, focusing on how leisure, tourism, and space can contribute to quality of life, happiness, and a future-proof society.

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A large proportion of Dutch people actually need a holiday due to unrest in the world

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The annual ANWB Holiday Monitor shows that 85% of Dutch people plan to go on vacation in 2026. Nearly 15% expect to stay home, with financial reasons cited most often. It's striking that 45% are planning to...

Dutch people travel more often, more consciously and with higher expectations

6 Januari 2026
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The Dutch will continue to go on holiday in large numbers in 2026. Not only are people traveling more often, but holidays are also being spread out more effectively: a long-distance trip is increasingly being combined with an additional holiday closer to home. This is evident from the latest trends...

Leisure Trends 2026; Balance Time, Come Back Camping, Slow Travel, Hyper-Personalization

Every year, leisure trend watcher Goof Lukken predicts the trends for the coming year. He expects that by 2026, consumers will increasingly focus on "Balance Time" in their leisure time. Due to the hectic pace of today's society, we are looking for...

“The recreation sector is recovering very slowly from the consequences of the corona crisis.”

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Recreation & Tourism (R&T) is a sector that has seen steady labor market growth in recent decades. This growth was disrupted by the coronavirus crisis, which led to significant job losses. However, the sector is showing resilience by...

Sharing knowledge and expertise during the Travel Trade Days

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On Wednesday, January 7th, and Thursday, January 8th, the Benelux travel sector will gather at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht to share knowledge and inspiration, discover new trends and technologies, and forge valuable partnerships that contribute to sustainability...

The world is changing and travelers are changing with it – ten trends in tourism

23 December 2025
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The tourism sector is constantly evolving, driven by technological innovations, demographic shifts, and a growing awareness of sustainability, health, and safety. Responding to current trends is essential to attract the right visitors. The latest NBTC publication...

NBTC lists tourism trends for 2026

Every year, towards the end of the year, the trends for the new year are published. This year, the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions is kicking off this tradition with a list of ten trends. They have chosen a new...

Trends and developments in payment systems

Numerous developments are drastically changing ordering and payment in the recreation sector. Recreational businesses also have multiple locations where a point of contact for ordering and payment is being established; for example, the recreational supermarket, restaurants, or even the rental of a...

Wellness; an international growth market with many concepts

The global wellness market has doubled since 2013 and grew by 7,9% between 2023 and 2024, reaching a new peak revenue of $6,8 trillion, according to the latest update from the Global Wellness Institute. The European wellness market grew between...

Tourism Trend Congress 2026: Space for Imagination

The future of day recreation in the Netherlands

6 trends for day attractions in 2026

A large proportion of Dutch people actually need a holiday due to unrest in the world

Dutch people travel more often, more consciously and with higher expectations

Leisure Trends 2026; Balance Time, Come Back Camping, Slow Travel, Hyper-Personalization

“The recreation sector is recovering very slowly from the consequences of the corona crisis.”

Sharing knowledge and expertise during the Travel Trade Days

The world is changing and travelers are changing with it – ten trends in tourism

NBTC lists tourism trends for 2026

Trends and developments in payment systems

Wellness; an international growth market with many concepts

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