VVD Minister Mark Harbers (Infrastructure and Water Management) is once again facing setbacks in his attempts to limit the nuisance caused by Schiphol. The Dutch government should not simply introduce two measures to reduce noise pollution. The state should first have gone through the correct European procedure for limiting the capacity of an airport. This is what the Advocate … [Read more...] about Advice: ‘State must follow EU rules in case of shrinkage of Schiphol’
ANVR warns of long waiting time for new passport
The ANVR warns its members once again about the long waiting time for applying for a new passport. This can take up to six weeks. The peak is the result of changed rules in 2014. Until 2014, passports and ID cards were valid for five years, but at that time the validity period was changed to ten years. As a result, a large number of people will need a new ID at the same time … [Read more...] about ANVR warns of long waiting time for new passport
New director for Uniglobe Travel Holland
Laura Koreman has been appointed as the new director of Uniglobe Travel Holland. She succeeds Cees Klinkenberg, who has been at the head of the business travel organization since 2007. Koreman joined Uniglobe in April 2002. She has always worked closely with Klinkenberg and therefore knows the business travel organization through and through. Uniglobe Travel Holland is part of … [Read more...] about New director for Uniglobe Travel Holland
ACSI Camping Trips is working on jeu de boules
Many campers often throw a ball with a game of pétanque during their holidays. ACSI Camping Trips, known from the programme 'We are almost there' by Omroep Max, is now taking it seriously. ACSI is the new sponsor of the Dutch Jeu de Boules Association (NJBB). Pétanque, also known as petanque, is a sport that is often played during a camping holiday. Through the collaboration, … [Read more...] about ACSI Camping Trips is working on jeu de boules
Transavia in plain English: the consequences of a ban on night flights (video)
Transavia has posted an explanatory video on YouTube explaining the consequences of a ban on night flights at Schiphol. No more night flights at Schiphol means: fewer flights and more expensive tickets for the customer. 'Of course, flying has to be quieter', says Transavia. ́We think it can be done differently. ́ In the explainer video , the consequences and solutions are … [Read more...] about Transavia in plain English: the consequences of a ban on night flights (video)