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IAAPA Expo Europe grows to record floor with over 870 suppliers

September 3 2026
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IAAPA Expo Europe returns to London from September 21 to 25. According to the organizers, the European trade fair for attractions and leisure will once again reach a record size: approximately 22.000 m² of exhibition space and over 870 exhibitors. Notably, in addition to...

Five new hotels in the running for Entree Award; financial acumen stands out.

September 3 2026
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Collage of the 55 nominees for the Entree Awards 2026

The Entree Awards 2026 have placed 55 hospitality businesses and young entrepreneurs on the nomination list. For the leisure sector, the five new hotels are particularly interesting. At the same time, the jury observes a broader trend in the hospitality industry: entrepreneurs are focusing more sharply on figures, are more frequently seeking...

Karls Oberhausen; Dutch consumers are introduced to this retail food leisure concept.

On July 22, the Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Oberhausen location opened right next to Westfield's Centro Oberhausen shopping mall. It is a concept that mixes retail, hospitality, and entertainment. Many of the play elements are free to access. Due to the location,...

FSIN Food500: food is becoming increasingly important for revenue for recreation businesses

July 1, 2026
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The Dutch food market is still growing, but primarily due to higher prices. For day attractions, holiday parks, campsites, and leisure locations, this is an important signal: hospitality is no longer just a service for the guest, but a strategic pillar supporting spending, experience, and profitability.

Attractions take the lead in making foodservice healthier

The 'Gezond Uit' project, aimed at making the food offerings in day recreation healthier, is entering a new phase. In recent years, significant progress has been made with 'Gezond Uit' to make the food offerings in day attractions healthier. Now the...

Food Inspiration Days Indoor

Food Inspiration inspires with the latest trends and developments in the foodservice industry. The knowledge days focus on foodservice and food retail. New this year is the 'Travel Stage'; "In addition to the latest trends, concepts, and lessons for entrepreneurs in our own country, we regularly travel..."

The natural basis of glamping (2/2)

On March 30 and 31, a group of entrepreneurs set out with Pleisureworld to visit several unique accommodation concepts in a natural environment encompassed by the term #Glamping. One of the key lessons is that with a distinctive concept, you steer clear of...

Robots also come to the aid of kitchen staff

The hospitality sector has struggled for years to find sufficient staff; (good) chefs are especially hard to find. It's therefore not surprising that automated solutions are increasingly being sought to perform tasks. The...

catering industry

The largest hospitality trade fair in the Netherlands, featuring food-related topics such as restaurants, fast food, kitchen design, and patios. The 14th will be an especially attractive day for leisure entrepreneurs to come to Amsterdam. The Art & Leisure Symposium will also be held...

In five steps to a better return on food service at a recreational company

Food service in the recreational sector requires a very specific approach. Many companies struggle to keep this segment of the business running smoothly. One company that knows all about this is Eijsink (automation partner). Client Director Martijn Scholte Lubberink...

Parents ask for a more sustainable and healthier children's menu – also in recreation

Four out of ten parents give amusement parks a failing grade for the extent to which you can buy healthy food there. (*1) And the choice in food service at holiday parks is often limited. The Nutrition Centre recently developed a...

MSC cruises' choices in culinary added value on board

MSC Cruises recently announced that they will be introducing a flat rate for the 3-course menus in their specialty restaurants on their ships. Quality food and drink is an important part of the formula of MSC cruise ships. Part of the food service...

IAAPA Expo Europe grows to record floor with over 870 suppliers

Five new hotels in the running for Entree Award; financial acumen stands out.

Karls Oberhausen; Dutch consumers are introduced to this retail food leisure concept.

FSIN Food500: food is becoming increasingly important for revenue for recreation businesses

Attractions take the lead in making foodservice healthier

Food Inspiration Days Indoor

The natural basis of glamping (2/2)

Robots also come to the aid of kitchen staff

catering industry

In five steps to a better return on food service at a recreational company

Parents ask for a more sustainable and healthier children's menu – also in recreation

MSC cruises' choices in culinary added value on board

Insight

More revenue from your holiday park starts with RevPAR

Why every form of overnight recreation deserves space

Sparkx brings a hybrid concept of sports and entertainment to the Dutch market.

RCN Grote Bos and Brasserie 'La Forêt'; Blueprint for effective collaboration

Take the stage and make room for others (ladies lunch IAAPA)

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Three Dutch companies nominated for Sett d'Or innovation award for leisure accommodation.

Recreation Trade Fair grows to record size with over 375 exhibitors

Meer Leisure introduces Prijsspion for daily price comparison of holiday parks

Camping & Caravan Jaarbeurs presents Dutch innovations for the next generation of campers

With Spark, Lappset creates an interactive concept for the entire playground.

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