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The Swimming Pool Industry Day on October 8 in Houten was well attended (1198 visitors). At first glance, it seems like a sector where little has changed. However, upon further inquiry, one notices that innovation is primarily to be found in the area of sustainability (swimming pools are...
Three Dutch companies have been nominated this year for the prestigious Sett d'Or Innovation Awards, the leading trade competition organized as part of the SETT (Salon Européen des Tendances Touristiques), from 3 to 5 November 2026 in the...
Meer Leisure has developed a new tool that allows holiday parks and campsites to track the consumer prices competitors are charging on a daily basis. Prijsspion compares its own rates with selected parks up to 365 days in advance and provides a notification in the event of price changes. The tool is not...
With the new interactive play concept Spark, Lappset moves interactive technology from a separate piece of play equipment to the playground as a whole. Light, sound, and sensors give children an initial impulse to move. In addition, careful thought has gone into this play concept regarding...
Visitors to swimming pools can take a look inside the shipwreck of the Titanic (via VR). This is the latest addition from the Dutch company Virtual Reality Slide. For holiday park Hof van Saksen, this is now the 7th underwater experience.
In The Hague, the city marketing department is so satisfied with the Holoboxes in The Hague Info Store that they are introducing three new people to tell the story of The Hague. That was a great opportunity for us to...
Social entertainment is increasingly being embraced by the Dutch public. These are concepts where "social togetherness" takes center stage, and hospitality (revenue) plays a significant role. Various concepts have been developed in recent years – and lessons have been learned...
Many entrepreneurs 'forget' that the journey to and from your holiday park or attraction is also part of the total experience. You can enhance the travel time by providing your guests with fun activities along the way. From my own experience (ed.: often 2...
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...
Modern self-service kiosks are no longer a technical upgrade, but an opportunity to reimagine the guest experience. When visiting Osnabrück Zoo in Germany, guests experience a faster and more pleasant entry thanks to the advanced self-service kiosks...
Valo Motion, the Finnish pioneer in unmanned mixed-reality attractions, is presenting the new ValoArena 4-player at IAAPA Expo Europe 2025 in Barcelona. Visitors can experience it for themselves from September 23rd to 25th at booths #2-683 and #2-983, next to...
The recreation sector is rapidly evolving. Guests expect more luxury, convenience, and personalized service than ever before. Even at campsites, we're seeing a clear shift: private restrooms, comfortable glamping accommodations, and extensive facilities are increasingly the norm. This higher standard extends...