Since the departure of Nico Arnts in April 2023, Maurice Eltink and Roderik van Veelen have been at the helm of Feenstra Rijn Lijn together for exactly one year now. At the kick-off of the new summer season, they look back on a busy and eventful year. "We are following the course we had agreed upon, which is towards further growth and modernization of both the fleet and the … [Read more...] about Special River cruises with Feenstra Rijn Lijn: ‘You can’t just dig a new river’
Turkey surprises at Izmir summit: ‘Sustainable strategy offers opportunities’
Turkey is at the forefront of Europe when it comes to a sustainable tourism strategy. The tourism sector in Turkey wants to work together with the Dutch travel industry on the further development of a more sustainable offer and at the same time ensure a further diversification of the tourism product. To use a cliché: Turkey wants to be more than a destination for sun, sea and … [Read more...] about Turkey surprises at Izmir summit: ‘Sustainable strategy offers opportunities’
Roompot and Landal GreenParks continue under one brand name
Roompot and Landal GreenParks will continue together under the brand name Landal. The company wants to establish its headquarters in Amsterdam. The changes are part of an acquisition of Landal GreenParks by competitor Roompot. The acquisition was announced back in 2021. In 2023, permission from the competition authorities came. Roompot is owned by the American investment … [Read more...] about Roompot and Landal GreenParks continue under one brand name
Frank Oostdam is heading for a second term as chairman of ECTAA
Although the formal appointment has yet to follow, ANVR director Frank Oostdam can already prepare for a second term as chairman of ECTAA, the European organization of travel agents and tour operators. No opposing candidates have come forward for the position. This means that Oostdam is the only candidate for the presidency of this European umbrella organisation of trade … [Read more...] about Frank Oostdam is heading for a second term as chairman of ECTAA
TUI: Dutch people prefer to spend holiday pay on holidays
Most Dutch people still prefer to spend their holiday allowance on travelling. This is evident from a recent online poll by TUI on social media. Although other sectors such as the white goods industry and furniture stores also traditionally prey on holiday pay, many people choose to actually use their annual holiday pay for a holiday instead of other consumer goods. The poll, … [Read more...] about TUI: Dutch people prefer to spend holiday pay on holidays