MICHELIN stars and regional gastronomy mark the opening day of BBB Maastricht

October 6, 2026
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The 71st edition of hospitality trade fair BBB Maastricht started yesterday at MECC Maastricht. BBB Maastricht expects to bring together around 15.000 hospitality professionals from the Netherlands and Belgium this year. Under the motto 'More Horeca Success', the fair revolves around inspiration, knowledge,...

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

RCN Grote Bos on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug is one of the oldest holiday parks in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1952 under the name Recreatie Centra Nederland (RCN) on part of the Hydepark estate in Doorn. The identity of...

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...

ING Analysis: Hospitality sector just won't grow

The hospitality sector (including accommodation) has shown a stagnation in growth since 2024. Volume growth is expected to fail to materialize this year and next year. This is evident from an analysis by ING. Hospitality prices will rise by an average of 5% in 2026...

Tourist coastal towns have the highest density of fast food establishments.

6 August 2026
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The number of fast food establishments in the Netherlands has increased by 88% since 2007. The supply per capita is particularly high in coastal municipalities, on the Wadden Islands, and in other tourist locations. The figures show how strongly visitor flows help determine the local hospitality offering.

The success factors of Social Entertainment

More and more hospitality businesses are 'discovering' the power of Social Entertainment (also known as Competitive Socializing); the introduction of games to boost F&B revenue. The 'entertainment' factor plays a special role in this. Huub van de Vecht, concept developer...

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.

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..."

BBB hospitality trade fair

More than 350 exhibitors from the Netherlands and Belgium offering a range of hospitality products and services for every segment. In addition to the carefully decorated exhibition floor, there is also a high-quality knowledge program.

Horeca Expo Flanders

Horeca Expo is the largest comprehensive trade fair for the Belgian hospitality sector. With a high-quality, innovative, and authentic total offering, the top players in every segment are in the spotlight. Specifically for the leisure sector, the 'Hospitality, Hotel & Restaurant Design' segment is also relevant...

How the hospitality industry is increasingly discovering the power of (social) entertainment

Thanks to Social Entertainment, the traditional recreation sector is gaining a formidable competitor. More and more hospitality businesses are adding games (entertainment) to their portfolio, thereby becoming attractive to a much broader target audience. During a Pleisureworld meeting at The Grand Shuffle...

Hospitable Rotterdam

On the exhibition floor, you will discover a complete range of food and non-food products and services. Visitors can also enjoy various workshops, demonstrations, masterclasses, competitions, and tastings.

MICHELIN stars and regional gastronomy mark the opening day of BBB Maastricht

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

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

ING Analysis: Hospitality sector just won't grow

Tourist coastal towns have the highest density of fast food establishments.

The success factors of Social Entertainment

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

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