The brand-new advisory board of the Vakantiebeurs has now had its first meeting. The input of the members, a reflection of partners in the travel industry, is taken into account to realize a successful trade fair. Exhibition manager Marleen Rompen explains. When asked why the advisory board was set up, Rompen answers: 'The advisory board for the Vakantiebeurs was set up to … [Read more...] about ‘Input from the advisory board contributes to the success of Vakantiebeurs’
Rotterdam Airport expects the same summer crowds as last year
Rotterdam The Hague Airport expects almost the same number of passengers this summer as last year. Between 13 July and 25 August, just over 370,000 passengers are expected, both departing and arriving. This equates to 2,610 flights, or an average of 58 flights per day, also departing and arriving. During this period, the airport expects the most passengers and the most air … [Read more...] about Rotterdam Airport expects the same summer crowds as last year
Five years of VZR Garant: ‘Our participants are our ambassadors’
VZR Garant Guarantee Fund celebrates its fifth anniversary. Founders Thiemo Hollering and Jules Wedershoven speak of a 'hectic' five years in which a lot has happened. An interview. The renewal of the Package Travel Directive in 2018 was the immediate reason for the establishment of VZR Garant. That was in June 2019, together with a group of about 75 charterers. 'Five years … [Read more...] about Five years of VZR Garant: ‘Our participants are our ambassadors’
‘We want to become the tour specialist’
De Jong Intra Vakanties is launching a review of its strategy, with a focus on tours. 'Customers want more than just a standard holiday in the sun', say Maaike van der Windt and Paul van Laarhoven during a tour of Albania. A conversation about the new focus, the challenges and the future plans of the Ridderkerk-based company. The conversation with the duo of de Jong Intra … [Read more...] about ‘We want to become the tour specialist’
TUI Germany withdraws from trade association DRV
TUI Germany has decided to leave the trade association DRV (Deutsche Reiseverband) at the end of this year. TUI has announced that it is no longer satisfied with the way in which the DRV, the German sister of the ANVR, represents its interests According to TUI, the DRV does not sufficiently respond to the challenges of an increasingly global competitive environment. TUI … [Read more...] about TUI Germany withdraws from trade association DRV