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The recreation sector still has a world to win when it comes to digitalization

Recreational entrepreneurs recognize that they can significantly benefit from further digitalization of their businesses. However, there are numerous obstacles preventing these opportunities from being seized. The number one hurdle is "insufficient knowledge and skills"...

Young adults increasingly opt for a physical travel agency

Generation Z's search and booking behavior is significantly different from previous generations. For example, this younger generation uses more physical travel agencies and AI to help them book their vacations.

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,...

Fitness continues to grow with outdoor concepts

In the run-up to the National Sports Trade Fair on November 5th in Gorinchem, we explored trends in entrepreneurial sports offerings. A key development is the growth of outdoor fitness. In recent years, fitness has become by far the most...

The ice cream parlor remains crisis-resistant

October 8, 2025
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At the end of the ice cream season, Van Spronsen & Partners mapped the development of the ice cream parlor. Over the past five years, the number of ice cream parlors in the Netherlands has risen sharply, from 728 to 1028. This represents a...

AI in guest communication: faster, more personal and better appreciated by guests

October 1, 2025
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The recreation sector is in the midst of a digital revolution. Where guests once had to consult reception or an information folder, they now expect immediate, personalized answers via their smartphones. AI is playing an increasingly important role in this. But how do guests experience this...

Northeast Friesland focuses on climate-independent tourism

September 16 2025
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Offering weather-resistant destinations and experiences is a current trend in tourism. Regional Marketing and Tourism Northeast Friesland (RMT NOF) is responding to this trend and is guiding entrepreneurs during the Weather or No Weather...

Aging is an opportunity for hotels

8 August 2025
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The Netherlands is aging rapidly. This is leading to major problems in several sectors. But for one sector, this presents an excellent opportunity: the hotel industry. An explosive growth in the number of (retired) seniors means a significant increase in the number of...

Measuring is knowing: CLC-VECTA launches Event Benchmark

July 22, 2025
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In the coming years, CLC-VECTA will invest in an online benchmarking platform to provide entrepreneurs with valuable data and insights into sector developments. The 'Event Benchmark' platform offers organizations the opportunity to compare themselves anonymously with other organizations in the sector, but also...

The growing influence of Generation Z on the hotel and travel industry

July 17, 2025
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Generation Z, the generation growing up entirely in the digital world, is bringing a breath of fresh air to the travel industry and posing new challenges for hotels. Their primary motivations for travel are self-fulfillment, personal growth, and experiencing new...

More and more Dutch travelers are choosing a hostel or budget hotel

July 9, 2025
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The number of Dutch travelers choosing hostels or budget hotels has almost doubled in the past two years, from 10,6 percent in 2023 to 19,8 percent today, according to research by Travellyze. While hostels were once seen only as...

Sales of campers and caravans are on the rise

July 2, 2025
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On the eve of the summer holidays, it appears that 6.256 new campers and caravans were delivered in the first half of this year. That is 7,7% more than in the first 6 months of 2024. Brabant residents are the camping champions of the Netherlands.

The recreation sector still has a world to win when it comes to digitalization

Young adults increasingly opt for a physical travel agency

7 exciting trends for Halloween 2025

Fitness continues to grow with outdoor concepts

The ice cream parlor remains crisis-resistant

AI in guest communication: faster, more personal and better appreciated by guests

Northeast Friesland focuses on climate-independent tourism

Aging is an opportunity for hotels

Measuring is knowing: CLC-VECTA launches Event Benchmark

The growing influence of Generation Z on the hotel and travel industry

More and more Dutch travelers are choosing a hostel or budget hotel

Sales of campers and caravans are on the rise

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