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                        <title>Broaden your knowledge during the TRAVELNEXT Knowledge Theatre</title>

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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:19:30 +0000</pubDate>

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Broaden your knowledge in the TRAVELNEXT Knowledge Theater during TravDay, with inspiring presentations from leading organizations such as Prijsvrij Vakanties, Dyami, Google and Excap. TravDay is the networking platform for professionals from the Dutch leisure, business travel and MICE sector. The event offers you the chance to network, learn, and discover the latest developments in &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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Broaden your knowledge in the TRAVELNEXT Knowledge Theater during TravDay, with inspiring presentations from leading organizations such as Prijsvrij Vakanties, Dyami, Google and Excap.  TravDay is the networking platform for professionals from the Dutch leisure, business travel and MICE sector.
The event offers you the chance to network, learn, and discover the latest developments in the travel industry in one day.
Connect directly with key players such as corporate travel providers, airlines, tourism boards, DMCs, tour operators, insurers and innovative ICT companies.
Start at TravDay with valuable insights in the TRAVELNEXT Knowledge Theater.
Be quick, because places are limited — full is full.
The Knowledge Theatre will take place from 11:00 to 12:30, after which the exhibition floor will officially open at 12:30. Sign up to visit the TRAVELNEXT Knowledge Theatre. SPEAKERS:     

  In this presentation, we&#8217;ll explore the key HR trends influencing the future of work.
From hybrid working to the increasing importance of wellbeing and technology, HR is rapidly evolving.
Let&#8217;s discover together what impact these trends have on the future of HR! Sign up to visit the TRAVELNEXT Knowledge Theatre.    

  Get ready for the latest insights in the world of travel!
During this presentation, we will dive into the current travel trends, discuss the expected demand for the coming period and give tips on how to make the most of Black Friday.
We&#8217;ll also share how the latest Google tools can help travel advertisers take their campaigns to the next level.
Make sure you&#8217;re there! Sign up to visit the TRAVELNEXT Knowledge Theatre.     

  Arjen (director excap) will take you on a journey that is not sold by any travel provider, but is still made every day.
That&#8217;s right, the customer journey.
A broad concept, which we will discuss in more detail in 20 minutes.
A combination of theory, practical examples and future expectations.
And, however difficult that may be at times: everything is seen from the customer&#8217;s point of view.
Excap specialises in research and advice on customer and employee satisfaction.
Excap is experienced in the travel industry, works for several clients in the sector and is an annual speaker at the ANVR conference. Sign up to visit the TRAVELNEXT Knowledge Theatre.        

  During this short inspiration session, Eric Schouten, security expert, will share the latest insights into security and risk management.
Security intelligence is crucial to identify and mitigate threats at an early stage.
Understanding the risk landscape—from emerging conflicts to local activism and terrorism—is essential for airlines and airlines to protect passengers, employees, and aircraft.
Learn more about this topic during this session. Sign up to visit the TRAVELNEXT Knowledge Theatre.   
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                        <title>TravMagazine &#8211; The Podcast: End of Schengen, Vakantiebeurs exit, Budget Day, advertising ban</title>

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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:57:39 +0000</pubDate>

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In the latest episode of TravMagazine &#8211; The Podcast, Theo de Reus, Tijn Kramer, T.J. van Apeldoorn and Arjen Lutgendorff bring you up to date on the most current developments in the travel world. From the big names who are skipping the Vakantiebeurs, to the impact of AI, new regulations, another municipality with a ban &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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In the latest episode of TravMagazine &#8211; The Podcast, Theo de Reus, Tijn Kramer, T.J. van Apeldoorn and Arjen Lutgendorff bring you up to date on the most current developments in the travel world.
From the big names who are skipping the Vakantiebeurs, to the impact of AI, new regulations, another municipality with a ban on fossil advertising and the highlights of Budget Day.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HQRHGD2YQlxbeUcU9VlOa?si=79f3fb7ae26c4ba8    &nbsp;
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                        <title>RMC Meet Up at TravDay: The Future of Travel</title>

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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:36:37 +0000</pubDate>

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On Tuesday 8 October, RMC organizes an exclusive Meetup during TravDay (powered by WavesOnline.com) in the Rijtuigenloods in Amersfoort, especially for managers in the travel industry. From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., you will get a complete overview of the latest trends, developments and guidelines in our sector in one hour. What can you expect? &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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On Tuesday 8 October, RMC organizes an exclusive Meetup during TravDay (powered by WavesOnline.com) in the Rijtuigenloods in Amersfoort, especially for managers in the travel industry.
From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., you will get a complete overview of the latest trends, developments and guidelines in our sector in one hour.
What can you expect?
Frank Radstake (ANVR): Latest updates on the Package Travel Directive.
Theo Hoving (Fadiro): The latest technological trends and innovations from Fadiro, the tech partner for the travel industry.
Erik Jan Reuver (SGR): Insights into the recent developments at the Travel Funds Guarantee Fund.
Corné Hoogendoorn (Yelflow): The impact of e-commerce on tourism and the latest trends in this domain.
After this inspiring session, you can network during a walking dinner and drinks.
Register today and secure yourself a spot at this valuable meeting!
Date: Tuesday 8 October Location: De Rijtuigenloods, Amersfoort Time: 16.30 – 17:30 (followed by walking dinner and drinks) Make sure you are there and sign up now!
Registration is only reserved for members of the RMC.           Not a member yet? Click here and register for free. Sign up here!
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                        <title>TravMagazine &#8211; The podcast: Lelystad &amp; Eindhoven Airport, Men Only, TUI, Corendon, Transavia, Schiphol</title>

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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:29:00 +0000</pubDate>

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In the latest episode of the podcast, Tom van Apeldoorn, T.J. van Apeldoorn and Arjen Lutgendorff discuss how Lelystad Airport can be a solution for the temporary closure of Eindhoven Airport. Other topics that will be discussed: Men Only study trip to Georgia, TUI&#8217;s plans in Turkey, Barry Madlener, the ANVR congress, Transavia&#8217;s sausage roll &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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In the latest episode of the podcast, Tom van Apeldoorn, T.J. van Apeldoorn and Arjen Lutgendorff discuss how Lelystad Airport can be a solution for the temporary closure of Eindhoven Airport.
Other topics that will be discussed: Men Only study trip to Georgia, TUI&#8217;s plans in Turkey, Barry Madlener, the ANVR congress, Transavia&#8217;s sausage roll and Schiphol.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/54XdtVKcFsFnH5jPJjU1m2?si=2cd8cdba74af4ac8    &nbsp;
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                        <title>Possibly holiday flights from Lelystad Airport after all</title>

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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:44:04 +0000</pubDate>

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The government is considering making a final decision next year about the opening of Lelystad Airport for holiday flights. Despite earlier opposition in the House of Representatives, Minister Barry Madlener (Infrastructure) sees room to make the airport operational in 2025. De Telefgraaf writes this on the basis of what insiders in The Hague let the &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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The government is considering making a final decision next year about the opening of Lelystad Airport for holiday flights.
Despite earlier opposition in the House of Representatives, Minister Barry Madlener (Infrastructure) sees room to make the airport operational in 2025.
De Telefgraaf writes this on the basis of what insiders in The Hague let the newspaper know.
Lelystad Airport, originally intended to relieve Schiphol, is largely ready for use, with an extended runway and a new terminal.
At the end of August, the municipality of Lelystad sent the minister a letter about the opening of Lelystad Airport.
The province of Flevoland and the municipality of Lelystad have been pushing for the opening of the airport for years because of the expected economic benefits and employment.
At the same time, there are concerns about noise nuisance for local residents and permit procedures are still underway that need to be completed.
Within the coalition, there are divisions on the issue.
PVV and VVD support the opening, while NSC and BBB are undecided.
The upcoming government programme states that a final decision on the future of the airport will be made in 2025.
If the plans go ahead, Lelystad could take over part of Schiphol&#8217;s air traffic, but the economic interests are still being weighed against the objections of local residents.           Last Monday.
&#8216;TravMagazine &#8211; The Podcast&#8217; also talked about a possible opening of Lelystad Airport.
Listen to the podcast below.
   
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                        <title>Avila travel: fam trips to Sri Lanka, Botswana and new study trip concept</title>

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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:37:01 +0000</pubDate>

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Not one, not two, but three FAMtrips has been put together by Avila Reizen in recent months to surprise the Dutch travel industry. Read how you have a chance to discover the world together with the tour operator. In November 2024 we will go with a select group to the most beautiful accommodations in Sri &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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Not one, not two, but three FAMtrips has been put together by Avila Reizen in recent months to surprise the Dutch travel industry.
Read how you have a chance to discover the world together with the tour operator.
In November 2024 we will go with a select group to the most beautiful accommodations in Sri Lanka, at the end of January 2025 we will show why &#8216;Green Season&#8217; in Botswana is a very good idea and for June 2025 we will launch a new concept: The Avila Travel Beyond Dreams FAMtrip!! Sri Lanka: back with a vengeance Sri Lanka is back on the map as a top destination and we would like to introduce you to the highlights of this beautiful island.
There are only five exclusive spots available for travel specialists who want to experience this special FAMtrip.
Do you want to participate?
Tell us why you want to join us on this journey and have a chance to be part of this unforgettable experience.
The trip will take place from November 27 to December 4, 2024.
There is a personal contribution of €1,250 per person, including accommodation in private rooms.
Make sure you submit your registration before September 10th! Fill in the motivation form why you would like to join us to Sri Lanka.Botswana: Green Season Adventure Botswana is known as one of the best wildlife destinations in the world, with unique ecosystems such as the Okavango Delta.
During the Green Season, the animals and nature really come to life, and we want to show you why this is an ideal time to visit this magical country.
There are only six spots available for travel specialists who have Botswana at the top of their bucket list.
The trip will take place from January 26 to February 4, 2025.
The personal contribution is € 1,500 per person, including shared rooms.
You can register until September 21 by sending in your motivation.               
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Beyond Dreams: a new concept for 2025 Avila Travel will launch a new concept in 2025: the Avila Travel Beyond Dreams FAMtrip!
This annual trip will remain a surprise in terms of destination until the last minute, but the focus will always be on luxury accommodations, spectacular activities, building memories and making a positive impact.
There are eight spots up for grabs, in eight categories.
For all categories, the measurement takes place on bookings made between September 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025!
Bookings with our travel brand Collections are also included.
The participants (and the destination) will be announced in early April 2025.
The trip will take place in June 2025, the exact dates will follow.
Participant 1: Highest turnover booked to North America and the Caribbean Participant 2: Highest turnover booked to South America Participant 3: Highest turnover booked to Asia &amp; Oceania Participant 4: Highest turnover booked to Europe &amp; Middle East Participant 5: Highest turnover booked to Africa Participant 6: Highest turnover booked in Expedition cruises and special train trips Participant 7:  Highest revenue booked overall Participant 8: Highest number of bookings booked overall The winners and the mysterious destination will be announced in April 2025, and the trip will take place in June 2025.
There is no personal contribution for this FAMtrip.
So make sure you make your best bookings and who knows, you might be one of the lucky ones to join!
Don&#8217;t miss out on these extraordinary opportunities and register quickly!          
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                        <title>Thomas Cook acquired by traveltech giant eSky Group</title>

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Poland&#8217;s eSky Group is acquiring one of the most recognizable names in the travel industry: Thomas Cook. The acquisition agreement signed with Fosun Tourism Group will drive significant growth for Thomas Cook and enable eSky Group to strengthen its position in Western Europe. eSky Group, owner of a leading travel platform in Central and Eastern &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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Poland&#8217;s eSky Group is acquiring one of the most recognizable names in the travel industry: Thomas Cook.
The acquisition agreement signed with Fosun Tourism Group will drive significant growth for Thomas Cook and enable eSky Group to strengthen its position in Western Europe.
eSky Group, owner of a leading travel platform in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Fosun Tourism Group for the acquisition of Thomas Cook, excluding its operations in China.
The financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed, and closing is subject to customary closing conditions.
This strategic acquisition gives Thomas Cook access to eSky&#8217;s extensive range of flights and offers opportunities for further growth.
At the same time, this opens the door for eSky to one of the most developed markets in Western Europe, which will significantly strengthen their market position.
This acquisition follows the launch of the new online Thomas Cook in September 2020, just ten months after Fosun Tourism Group acquired the iconic brand.
Fosun Tourism Group, a global tourism group with a strong focus on leisure, also owns brands such as Club Med, the international market leader with around 70 resorts.
Founded in 2004, eSky Group has become the dominant travel platform in Central and Eastern Europe and has expanded globally in recent years.
Currently, eSky operates under the eSky and eDestinos brands in more than 50 countries across Europe, America and Africa.
The company has helped more than 150 million customers reach the farthest destinations and provides access to more than 550 airlines and 1.3 million hotels worldwide.
In 2023, eSky Group achieved a profit of more than 19 million euros, an increase of 42% compared to the previous year, and almost three times as much as in 2019.
&#8220;The combination of Thomas Cook&#8217;s rich brand history and our technology will accelerate Thomas Cook&#8217;s growth and strengthen our position in Western Europe.
This acquisition is a strategic step to expand our offering from airfare only to full package holidays in our existing markets in Europe and Latin America, and to further increase our presence in Western Europe,&#8221; said Łukasz Habaj, co-founder and CEO of eSky Group.
The company is based in Katowice, Poland, and has more than 800 employees, including an in-house development team of more than 190 people, which enables them to innovate quickly and at scale.
Since 2022, the eSky Group has been partly owned by the listed private equity firm MCI, a leading Digital &amp; ClimaTech fund in Central and Eastern Europe.
MCI has also previously invested in taxi company Gett and payments company iZettle.
&#8220;The acquisition of Thomas Cook by eSky is in line with the company&#8217;s strategy to grow and expand the dynamic parcel segment globally.
This move will strengthen eSky&#8217;s position and could boost sales of eSky packages to more than €233 million next year, maintaining a triple-digit growth rate,&#8221; said Michał Górecki, Senior Investment Partner at MCI Capital.
In recent years, eSky has invested the most in city breaks and package holidays.                    This product is a cornerstone of the company&#8217;s transformation from a predominantly flight platform to a platform for virtual tour operators.
As part of the deal, Thomas Cook will remain within the company under the leadership of CEO Alan French.
The company will continue to operate under the name Thomas Cook.
&#8220;Completing this transaction will inject significant funding into our business, which will enable us to rebuild the brand and accelerate growth.
By combining the power of our dynamic package holiday technology and our expertise with the flight offer, performance marketing and technical expertise of the eSky team, we are confident that we will create a powerful European travel company,&#8221; said Alan French, CEO of Thomas Cook Tourism.
&#8216;I am very happy with this step.
It will give the Thomas Cook brand the strength to grow, including by giving us access to more airlines, destinations and hotels.
As soon as we know more about our plans, we will let you know,&#8221; Mark Verbunt (Country Manager of Thomas Cook Netherlands and Belgium) told TravMagazine when asked.       
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                        <title>Transavia CEO has mixed feelings about the I&amp;W package of measures</title>

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Transavia CEO Marcel de Nooijer reacts with mixed feelings to the government&#8217;s measures regarding noise pollution and reducing the number of night flights. For example, the CEO expresses great concern about the impact of fewer night flights on Transavia&#8217;s revenue model. He is clearly not happy about the reduction in the number of night flights &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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Transavia CEO Marcel de Nooijer reacts with mixed feelings to the government&#8217;s measures regarding noise pollution and reducing the number of night flights.
For example, the CEO expresses great concern about the impact of fewer night flights on Transavia&#8217;s revenue model.
He is clearly not happy about the reduction in the number of night flights in his writing on LinkedIn.
He writes: &#8216;A reduction in the night of no less than 5,000 flights per year. In addition, there are measures such as deploying as many quieter aircraft as possible at night.&#8217;
According to De Nooijer, even fewer night flights will make ticket prices more expensive and that Transavia customers will be able to divert to airports in Germany and Belgium, which would have an impact on Transavia&#8217;s revenue model.
&#8216;As a result, we are concerned about the challenging investment agenda. We strongly believe that it is precisely through fleet renewal that Transavia will achieve the common goal of reducing noise pollution. This certainly applies to the noise reduction at night, which is amply achieved.&#8217; &#8216;In order to remain accessible in the future and to offer affordable tickets, it is crucial that we can operate night flights in addition to day flights,&#8217; says De Nooijer.
&#8216;In this way, we maintain our revenue model and the range of destinations from the Netherlands and we contribute to the Dutch economy, to the highly desirable holidays and necessary family visits.&#8217;
De Nooijer emphasizes that Transavia wants to reduce the nuisance around Schiphol.
&#8216;We take our responsibility in that. In the coming years, we will invest billions in quieter aircraft and other initiatives. As a result, the noise will continue to decrease in the coming years. The reduction in noise nuisance at night, in combination with other measures in the announced package, will already far exceed the government&#8217;s target of 15% at night and possibly reduce it by more than 30%.&#8217;          
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                        <title>New plans for politicians and airlines with Schiphol</title>

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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:11:17 +0000</pubDate>

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On Wednesday 4 September, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management presented the final package of measures to reduce noise around Schiphol and restore the legal protection of local residents. With this package, noise pollution around Schiphol will be reduced by 17%. &#8220;I am proud of this package and think that we have a good &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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On Wednesday 4 September, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management presented the final package of measures to reduce noise around Schiphol and restore the legal protection of local residents.
With this package, noise pollution around Schiphol will be reduced by 17%.
&#8220;I am proud of this package and think that we have a good balance between the interests of the environment and those of aviation,&#8221; says Minister Barry Madlener (I&amp;W).
The new package will be submitted to the European Commission for an opinion.
After that, the government can take a final decision on the package of measures and lay them down in regulations.
Stricter noise standards will be introduced at night, which means that airlines will have to deploy quieter aircraft during those hours.
In addition, KLM has promised to deploy quieter aircraft at night.
Schiphol will charge significantly higher fares to airlines that use noisy aircraft.
For example, the use of the quietest aircraft is encouraged at the airport.
KLM and Transavia are also committed to rapid fleet renewal by 2025.
These new aircraft make less noise, which results in noise gains for the surrounding area.
A rest period on 2 lanes was one of the proposed measures in the package, but it has been scrapped.
Both the sector and local residents reacted negatively to this proposal.
The maximum number of flights allowed at night will increase from 32,000 to 27,000.
Before the summer, the previous government assumed that a reduction to 460,000 to 470,000 was needed to achieve the noise target.
But based on, among other things, more detailed information provided by the sector in the summer, it seems that the effects of some measures are greater than expected.
The exact amount of the maximum number of flights is currently being calculated.
More clarity on this audit is expected in the autumn.
At the same time, the government wants to take the next step by officially notifying the European Commission of this package.
This is important because of the intended introduction of the measures by November 2025.
In the notification, the government maintains a bandwidth in the number of flight movements of 475,000 to 485,000.
Checking the calculations may still lead to a different outcome.                     
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                        <title>New insights for attracting and retaining employees</title>

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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:30:25 +0000</pubDate>

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On 19 September, Reiswerk will present the results of the national image survey. What does the Dutch workforce think of working in the travel industry? Why do they want to work in the industry or not, and what do they find important in an employer? New insights that you can immediately use to attract and &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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On 19 September, Reiswerk will present the results of the national image survey.
What does the Dutch workforce think of working in the travel industry?
Why do they want to work in the industry or not, and what do they find important in an employer?
New insights that you can immediately use to attract and retain talent!
The research agency Sparkey, part of the well-known Motivaction, presents the results of the research and gives a short masterclass on how you can use them in your organization.
Afterwards you can enjoy a delicious drink by the water during the Indian Summer Drink!
Here you will find the business community, tourism education and other partners of Reiswerk.        Sign up here for free!    Time: 14.00 to 18.30 hrs Location: Down Under Nieuwegein (a beautiful, renewed location) Ps.
Do you prefer to come to drinks alone?  You can! The drinks are from 16.00 to 18.30 hours.
Then register for free: https://www.reiswerk.nl/evenement/indian-summer-borrel 
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