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All 25 safety regions scaled up to phase 2 for wildfire risk.

Currently, 'Phase 2' applies to the risk of wildfires in all 25 Dutch safety regions. Recreationists and recreation businesses are asked to exercise vigilance regarding fire hazards. In Phase 2, areas are not closed off. In Venray, there is a nature reserve of 100 hectares...

Knowledge day on legislation and regulations for play facilities fully booked

July 29, 2026
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Professionals from the play, sports, and physical activity sector will gather at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen on September 8, 2026, for the Speelplan Knowledge Day. The free knowledge conference, covering topics including legislation and regulations regarding play facilities, is now fully booked.

European first: Amusement & Holiday Park Slagharen passes attraction safety inspection

June 23, 2026
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As the first amusement park in Europe, Attractie- & Vakantiepark Slagharen has achieved a 'High Pass' during an unannounced iROC (International Ride Operator Certification) audit. This is the highest achievable score within the international program of International Ride Training (IRT). With this...

Gastvrij Veilig launched: new national approach for safe holiday parks

On May 13, the national Gastvrij Veilig campaign was launched at EuroParcs Poort van Amsterdam. This approach helps holiday park entrepreneurs recognize crime earlier and take appropriate action. A program has been developed by Platform Veilig...

Wildfires also put the recreation sector on high alert

In recent days, various nature reserves have gone up in flames. Many campsites and holiday parks are often located in the middle of a nature reserve. This makes them vulnerable to fires. On the other hand, it also requires responsible business operations to... the risk of fires

Access control; a dilemma between security and guest comfort

March 23 2026
by EasySecure
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Access control in the leisure sector is increasingly being automated. Guests expect to be able to check in without any hassle, proceed directly to their accommodation, and have safe and easy access to all facilities during their stay. At the same time, the primary task naturally remains...

Royal Dutch Hospitality Association draws attention to fire safety

Following the fire in Switzerland, fire safety in the hospitality industry has become a top priority, and hospitality entrepreneurs are taking this very seriously, according to a member survey conducted by the Royal Dutch Hospitality Association (KHN) among restaurants and beverage providers.

Many swimming pools are threatened with closure if standards are strictly enforced

Two large outdoor pools in Gelderland have been closed due to exceeding the new standards. These are the Goffertbad in Nijmegen and the Klarenbeek swimming pool in Arnhem. According to the WiZZ swimming pool platform, this is a problem throughout the Netherlands: "Research...

Climbing gym and directors convicted of fatal fall of 11-year-old boy

On November 3, 2023, an 11-year-old boy fell from a 14-meter-high climbing wall during a children's party and died. This happened in a climbing hall in the center of Amsterdam. The court ruled that the climbing hall did not have sufficient control and adequate...

The importance of fire and evacuation systems in places where many people come together

In locations where many people come together, such as an event or central facility of a recreational company, you have to think in advance about crisis situations, such as a fire. And for that you need fire and evacuation systems. They are required by law, because...

Playing outside not only strengthens the immune system, but also the child itself

Because children in Finland play in nature on a regular basis, the number of cases of asthma and allergies has been decreasing for years. In the Netherlands, there is still a lot of work to be done to turn indoor players into outdoor players, but parents can also...

Inspections of playgrounds in day recreation require broad expertise

March 4 2025
by Game plan
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It is known that according to the Commodities Act Decree Attraction Playground Equipment (WAS) you have to perform regular checks. For day attractions this is a big challenge because the diversity is great and new attraction and play concepts are introduced all the time. The inspectors of...

All 25 safety regions scaled up to phase 2 for wildfire risk.

Knowledge day on legislation and regulations for play facilities fully booked

European first: Amusement & Holiday Park Slagharen passes attraction safety inspection

Gastvrij Veilig launched: new national approach for safe holiday parks

Wildfires also put the recreation sector on high alert

Access control; a dilemma between security and guest comfort

Royal Dutch Hospitality Association draws attention to fire safety

Many swimming pools are threatened with closure if standards are strictly enforced

Climbing gym and directors convicted of fatal fall of 11-year-old boy

The importance of fire and evacuation systems in places where many people come together

Playing outside not only strengthens the immune system, but also the child itself

Inspections of playgrounds in day recreation require broad expertise

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