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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...

Flemish coast looks back on best summer occupancy since the corona crisis

The Flemish Coast recorded 11,2 million overnight stays in various types of accommodation over the past two months. In addition, 6,1 million day visitors were counted. Both figures are the highest numbers since the coronavirus period.

Horwath HTL Hotel Event

Annual edition of the Horwath HTL Hotel Event. During this inspiring afternoon, the latest developments in the hotel sector take center stage, with this year's overarching theme: Resilience – Operational and financial resilience in the hotel industry. This event is by invitation only.

ING: VAT increase puts investments by hotels and holiday parks under pressure

July 2, 2026
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The increase in VAT on accommodation from 9 to 21 percent directly impacts the operations of hotels, holiday parks, guesthouses, and B&Bs. According to Sjuk Akkerman of ING, the investment capacity for quality, sustainability, and innovation is particularly at risk.

ING: 'The Netherlands prices itself out of the market due to VAT increase on accommodation'

The increase in VAT on accommodation from 9 to 21 percent directly impacts hotels and holiday parks. Entrepreneurs can only pass on the higher costs to a limited extent without losing guests. As a result, margins are shrinking, while wages and local taxes continue to rise.

AI agents: the 20% increase in gross operating profit that hotels are missing out on

In a sector that is reaching its limits, it is important to think outside the box. This is currently the case in the hotel sector, where margins are shrinking. Yet, it is proving difficult to implement valuable new technologies,...

Easyhotel: three-quarters of Dutch people trade luxury hotel amenities for a lower room price

Research by easyHotel among Dutch hotel guests shows that over three-quarters would rather choose a lower room rate than extra amenities they hardly use. In addition, six out of ten respondents indicate that hotels regularly charge for facilities...

Fletcher Hotels expands further in Sauerland with a hotel in Winterberg

June 25, 2026
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Fletcher Hotels continues its growth in Germany with the acquisition of the former Romantik Berghotel Astenkrone in Winterberg-Altastenberg. It is the hotel chain's second German acquisition in a single week and strengthens Fletcher's position in the...

Lelystad is seeking market parties for hotel and leisure development in the Bataviakwartier.

June 10, 2026
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The Municipality of Lelystad has launched a market consultation for a large-scale hotel and leisure development in the Bataviakwartier. Market parties are invited via TenderNed to contribute ideas regarding the design, positioning, and feasibility of one of the promising leisure locations on the Markermeer....

Tourism expert: higher tourist tax is not yet a tourism strategy

June 10, 2026
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Following the announced increase in the Amsterdam tourist tax and the concerns from KHN Amsterdam, a broader clarification from the tourism strategy now follows. Tourism expert Isabel Mosk states that the most important question is not whether a 20% tourist tax is high, but rather what tourist...

Pairi Daiza – Edenya; a classroom for future attractions

A few weeks after the official opening of the Edenya tropical giant greenhouse in Pairi Daiza (investment: €215 million), operations are well in order. It is a huge task to manage the daily care of animals, plants, and visitors...

VAT increase leads to significantly fewer bookings in Dutch hotels

On January 1, 2026, overnight stays in the Netherlands will have become significantly more expensive. An analysis by HotelSpecials of booking data for the first quarter (Q1) shows that this has direct consequences for the travel behavior of both Dutch and foreign guests.

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

Flemish coast looks back on best summer occupancy since the corona crisis

Horwath HTL Hotel Event

ING: VAT increase puts investments by hotels and holiday parks under pressure

ING: 'The Netherlands prices itself out of the market due to VAT increase on accommodation'

AI agents: the 20% increase in gross operating profit that hotels are missing out on

Easyhotel: three-quarters of Dutch people trade luxury hotel amenities for a lower room price

Fletcher Hotels expands further in Sauerland with a hotel in Winterberg

Lelystad is seeking market parties for hotel and leisure development in the Bataviakwartier.

Tourism expert: higher tourist tax is not yet a tourism strategy

Pairi Daiza – Edenya; a classroom for future attractions

VAT increase leads to significantly fewer bookings in Dutch hotels

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