ANWB Reizen/Fox has had a good Trade Day, but there is no need for a second Trade Day, says Gert-Jan Bressers, director of Tours at ANWB Reizen/Fox. 'I was pleased to hear that the number of visitors to the Vakantiebeurs had increased again. This is an important signal to the market and consumers during this period. The Trade Day was very good for us given the relaunch of the … [Read more...] about Bressers (ANWB/Fox): ‘Trade day was good, but no need for second’
The Travel Club starts new year with five starters and turnover record
The Travel Club started the new year with five new ZRAs and an annual result with a record turnover of 217 million euros. ZRAs with a turnover of 1.5 to 2 million euros are no longer an exception, says the organization. "The popularity of a personal travel advisor has never been greater. This is also reflected in the number of starters,' says director Martine de Knoop. It is … [Read more...] about The Travel Club starts new year with five starters and turnover record
Kers (TUI): ‘Concerns about future-proofing of current set-up Vakantiebeurs’
TUI is seriously concerned about the future-proofing of the current set-up of the Holiday Fair. That's what Arjan Kers, general manager of TUI Netherlands, says in response to the question of how he experienced the recent Vakantiebeurs. Kers: 'As one of the largest exhibitors, we are not satisfied with the recent Vakantiebeurs. Even after last year's fair, we already had mixed … [Read more...] about Kers (TUI): ‘Concerns about future-proofing of current set-up Vakantiebeurs’
Oostdam (ANVR): ‘We’re not there yet; Taking rapid steps towards a contemporary fair together’
ANVR director Frank Oostdam says it is 'overall' positive that there were more visitors to the Vakantiebeurs this year than last year. At the same time, he says: 'I do think that we should work together to really take a step towards a contemporary Vakantiebeurs. Steps have been taken. I see this year as a kind of transitional situation because of the high turnover in the … [Read more...] about Oostdam (ANVR): ‘We’re not there yet; Taking rapid steps towards a contemporary fair together’
Dick Gussen (Corendon): ‘In fact, Thursday is also a Trade Day’
Dick Gussen, Director of Brand, Media & Partnerships at Corendon, says he is not in favour of a shorter consumer fair and a second Trade Day. 'In fact, Thursday is also a Trade Day, because it is a fact that on the real Trade Day you often have too little time to speak to everyone. But our B2B partners also come on Thursdays, so you have a nice mix between B2B and B2C.' … [Read more...] about Dick Gussen (Corendon): ‘In fact, Thursday is also a Trade Day’