The Vakantiebeurs is, in its own words, a 'resounding success'. May I express my serious doubts about that? First of all, logically, several fingers are now going up in the air. ‘Yes, but your employer Travel Media will compete in 2026, as a partner of the new Holiday Festival in Den Bosch. Your opinion is biased .’ I can't argue much against that reasoning, other than that I … [Read more...] about Column: Vakantiebeurs crash
Column: Hahgse wèsheide
If I have understood correctly, the travel industry will no longer be allowed to advertise in the public space of The Hague as of January 1, 2025. In other words: no happy holidaying families at the bus shelters of the tram stops there. Something with clean air on site and other regency patronizing. Fortunately, there is now extra space left for online casino commercials that … [Read more...] about Column: Hahgse wèsheide
Strike largely shuts down Brussels Airport on 1 October
On 1 October, Brussels Airport will be largely shut down due to a major strike. Brussels Airlines has therefore cancelled most flights on that day, other airlines will also experience inconvenience. On that date, a 'national demonstration' will take place organised by the trade unions of security personnel in Belgium. As a result, the capacity of the security check at Brussels … [Read more...] about Strike largely shuts down Brussels Airport on 1 October
Jonathan Tho Area Head Northern Europe at Cathay
Cathay appoints Jonathan Tho as its new Area Head for Northern Europe. Based in Amsterdam, he will lead Cathay's commercial, financial, operational, marketing, human resources and PR teams across Northern Europe, including the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium. Jonathan Tho succeeds Brian Tsoi, who has assumed the role of Regional General Manager Europe for … [Read more...] about Jonathan Tho Area Head Northern Europe at Cathay
Column: Vive le Carrefour!
It would be a nice study for Rijkswaterstaat to see if the Dutch road surface on the routes from France is lower than the highway on the other side that goes to the South. Because let's face it, the car always comes back heavier. You know, with the delicacies of the foreign supermarket. It was also a hit for me. I was on a short trip to France to see at least one day of Olympic … [Read more...] about Column: Vive le Carrefour!