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Exceptionally hot summer in Belgium in 2026

In Belgium, three official heatwaves were recorded over the past three summer months. The average temperature of the summer of 2026 will likely be the highest ever recorded in Belgium since observations began in 1833, with an average temperature of...

Extreme weather forces recreation businesses to make adjustments

A sunny summer is usually considered good news in the recreation sector. But as soon as warmth turns into extreme heat and drought, the picture becomes much less positive. Guests avoid outdoor activities, employees suffer from the heat, and sites become vulnerable...

Research and recommendations for climate adaptation in the Dutch hospitality sector

The report "Climate Adaptation in the Dutch Hospitality Sector" shows that many businesses are aware of the impact of climate change, but that there is still much to be gained by taking concrete measures. Collaboration with government agencies is essential.

ING: Guest comfort wins over climate in the hotel industry

November 25 2025
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Tourism is responsible for approximately 7% of total CO2 emissions worldwide, with the hotel industry also making up a significant share, in addition to aviation. An ING Research survey shows that sustainability is not a top priority for many hotel chains in the Netherlands. Guest comfort wins out...

Tourism in transition: The Netherlands as a cool alternative to the Mediterranean

For many Northern Europeans, summer means seeking out the sun in Southern Europe. But climate change is reversing this trend. Southern Europe is increasingly experiencing extreme weather: heat waves, forest fires, downpours, and flooding. This makes more northerly countries, such as the Netherlands, increasingly attractive as...

2024 was record wet, gloomy and fifth warmest

6 Januari 2025
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The past year again broke several weather records. In particular, the large amount of rain had a negative impact on outdoor life and therefore also on the outdoor leisure industry. In Ukkel (Belgium) a record of 1171 mm of precipitation fell, against which...

August 2024 was very warm and dry in the Netherlands

Businesses that focus on holidays are heavily dependent on the weather. After a somewhat wetter start to the year, August has proven to be an excellent holiday month for a domestic holiday. August was the fifth warmest August ever with...

Exceptionally sunny in record wet year 2023

When looking back at the annual figures of Dutch and Belgian amusement parks, we regularly read that the rainy days, especially in the summer, have had a dampening effect on visitor figures. According to Weeronline, 2023 was indeed record wet, but at the same time it is also...

Exceptionally hot summer in Belgium in 2026

Extreme weather forces recreation businesses to make adjustments

Research and recommendations for climate adaptation in the Dutch hospitality sector

ING: Guest comfort wins over climate in the hotel industry

Tourism in transition: The Netherlands as a cool alternative to the Mediterranean

2024 was record wet, gloomy and fifth warmest

August 2024 was very warm and dry in the Netherlands

Exceptionally sunny in record wet year 2023

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