There's a lot going on in the world of travel insurers. Foreign airlines entering the Dutch market and existing parties that want to strengthen cooperation with partners in the travel industry. In this special, TravMagazine lists the developments. HanseMerkur spends six months in the Netherlands 'We are growing faster than expected' Last autumn, Jasper Wiersema started his new … [Read more...] about Special Insurances: ‘Customers are increasingly erring on the side of caution’
Frank Oostdam re-elected as chairman of ECTAA
Frank Oostdam was officially re-elected on Friday for a new two-year term as chairman of ECTAA, the European umbrella organization of travel industry organizations. This happened during the 128th bi-annual meeting of ECTAA in Brasov, Romania, which is being held today. Oostdam's reappointment was already certain as no opposing candidates had come forward. 'I am very honoured to … [Read more...] about Frank Oostdam re-elected as chairman of ECTAA
Jos Vranken leaves NBTC
Jos Vranken will step down from the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC) on 1 October. After a period of 17 years as managing director, the time has come for him to hand over the baton. After taking office at the end of 2007, Vranken carried out a large-scale reorganisation as a result of the financial crisis and the resulting cutbacks. The crisis was followed by … [Read more...] about Jos Vranken leaves NBTC
Michiel Stoffels and Marcel Nijssen join forces: ‘Collaboration has a strengthening effect for our customers’
Save time, work more efficiently, increase accuracy and therefore reduce the risk of errors. These are the advantages of smart digitization within the travel industry. Michiel Stoffels (General Manager at TravelSpirit) and Marcel Nijssen (A to Z Accountants & Advisors) talk about their collaboration and how they help clients get rid of their cold feet. 'The collaboration … [Read more...] about Michiel Stoffels and Marcel Nijssen join forces: ‘Collaboration has a strengthening effect for our customers’
Interview with Gert-Jan Bressers (Fox); All about the management buy-out
With the management buy-out of Fox, nothing will change for the travel agent for the time being. That's according to Gert-Jan Bressers, who, together with financial director Richard Broekhoven, took over Fox from ANWB through a management buy-out. "Just like before the management buy-out, agents will be able to book both brands, ANWB and Fox, after the privatization," says … [Read more...] about Interview with Gert-Jan Bressers (Fox); All about the management buy-out