The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has tightened the travel advice for France from green, the lowest level, to yellow. On March 22 this year, the French government raised the threat assessment. This happened in response to the terrorist attack by IS in a concert hall in Moscow. The threat of terrorism is assessed as 'likely'. The alert level in France has been raised from 2 to 3. … [Read more...] about Travel advice for France tightened
‘There are still 400,000 holidays every year’
Between 2025 and 2030, the number of holidays taken by Dutch people will continue to grow, albeit to a lesser extent, by 1 to 1.5 percent per year. That is less than in recent years, but the numbers are still very large. 'If you calculate it, you're looking at 400,000 holidays that are added every year.' That's according to Kees van der Most, founder of research agency Trends … [Read more...] about ‘There are still 400,000 holidays every year’
Bo van Loon (ANWB Reizen/Fox) joins TUI
Bo van Loon, known as Sales & Marketing Representative at ANWB Reizen, is moving to TUI. She will start working there as an Account Implementation Executive within the Tourist Boards & Partnerships team on 1 April. 'A step that suits me well and that I am very much looking forward to', she writes on LInkedin. 'Yesterday I was present at TravDay with my colleagues! It … [Read more...] about Bo van Loon (ANWB Reizen/Fox) joins TUI
ANVR/GfK: booking stabilise; Turkey on the rise again
It has been noticeable in the industry for some time, but it has now also been confirmed by figures: the growth of bookings is levelling off. In February 2024, the number of bookings grew by only 1 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from ANVR/GfK. The slowing growth was already visible in previous months. Taking into account the fact that … [Read more...] about ANVR/GfK: booking stabilise; Turkey on the rise again
Paula Chaudron (formerly Buro Scanbrit) starts a new job
Paula Chaudron, who recently closed the door at Buro Scanbrit after almost 22 years, is going to work at Riksja Travel. Chaudron will start working at the head office in Leiden as Lead Europe on 2 April. She will further develop and expand the Europa product at Riksja Travel. 'It just happened to cross my path. I see it as a great challenge and a great opportunity to start … [Read more...] about Paula Chaudron (formerly Buro Scanbrit) starts a new job