"I expect 2024 to be a good year with strong demand for holidays as we saw in 2023." That's what Luc Lentjes, Director Product & Yield at TUI Benelux, says when asked what his expectations are for 2024. "Of course, there are challenges on several fronts. External factors that play a role in this are in the field of government policy regarding Schiphol, the economic outlook, … [Read more...] about Looking ahead to Luc Lentjes (TUI): ‘2024 will be a good year’
Venice bans larger tour groups
In addition to introducing an entrance fee for day trippers, Venice will also tighten the rules for tour groups next summer. Groups visiting the city for a guided tour may have a maximum of 25 people. This was decided by the city's city council on Saturday. The measure is intended to limit mass tourism and its negative impact on the city. There is also a ban on the use of … [Read more...] about Venice bans larger tour groups
Preview Marc van Deursen (Prijsvrij/D-reizen): ‘2024 could just be a record year’
Prijsvrij/D-reizen has had a successful financial year 2023, in which turnover rose to 760 million euros (Source: Top 50 TravMagazine). When asked what his business expectations are for 2024, CEO Marc van Deursen says: 'We are positive. We expect 2024 to be another record year.' What will be the focus of Prijsvrij/D-reizen in the new year? 'Diverse, but we mainly focus on … [Read more...] about Preview Marc van Deursen (Prijsvrij/D-reizen): ‘2024 could just be a record year’
Steven van der Heijden looks back: ‘I have always found teaching and explaining very important’
After his impressive career was unexpectedly extended by 3.5 years due to corona, Steven van der Heijden will step down permanently as CEO at Corendon in January. Gunay Uslu, former Secretary of State for Culture and Media and the sister of founder Atilay, will take over. Van der Heijden calls her 'his dream candidate' and will coach the new management from the shadows, as a … [Read more...] about Steven van der Heijden looks back: ‘I have always found teaching and explaining very important’
Protagonists Corendon together in TravMagazine: ‘Conflicts of interest should always be prevented’
The last TravMagazine of 2023 brings together the protagonists of Corendon in one issue: Gunay Uslu, who will start working as the new CEO at the beginning of January, her brother and Corendon founder Atilay Uslu and the outgoing CEO Steven van der Heijden. Gunay and Atilay Uslu talk about, among other things, the operation in Curaçao and the positioning of the label By June, … [Read more...] about Protagonists Corendon together in TravMagazine: ‘Conflicts of interest should always be prevented’