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                        <title>Column: Vakantiebeurs crash</title>

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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:04:15 +0000</pubDate>

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The Vakantiebeurs is, in its own words, a &#8216;resounding success&#8217;. 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 &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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The Vakantiebeurs is, in its own words, a &#8216;resounding success&#8217;. 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&#8217;t argue much against that reasoning, other than that I do my job now as a journalist/columnist and simply ask you to read my argumentation and judge for yourself. Having said that, competition is vital for the Dutch market economy and consumers usually benefit from it. Textbook 1 Economics.    Good luck?  Ok, on to Vakantiebeurs 2025. Was it a resounding success? My personal observation is that the event is already seriously in the doldrums post-Covid. Especially if you compare it to one or two decades ago. At that time, the Vakantiebeurs was a crown jewel of the Dutch travel industry, which no entrepreneur wanted to compete with. With the best will in the world, it can no longer be called a crown jewel. But here too, put your own observation next to mine. In fact, we can say that many large parties have dropped out much earlier than TUI and Corendon, among others, this year. Ditto a lot of audience and that terrible word: &#8216;experience&#8217;. The countless live music performances, the conviviality, the great diversity of eateries, the much larger global coverage of destinations. It was indeed an experience&#8230; ever. But the Royal Jaarbeurs has let things go to waste, with a quasi-innovative step forward each time, but unfortunately also two steps back. What a pity. I certainly always loved the trade day, a kind of Queen&#8217;s Day for work. It is no longer so. Everyone sees it and knows it, especially off the record. Except for the Royal Jaarbeurs.                  Criticism?  It would have been commendable if the Jaarbeurs had acknowledged the decline and taken the constructive criticism of the travel industry to heart. And that&#8217;s what actually bothers me the most. Because what are they doing in Utrecht? They go off the field cheering like FC Kop in het Zand&#8230; The press release speaks of a &#8216;resounding success&#8217; and &#8216;great satisfaction among exhibitors at the well-attended Vakantiebeurs. Together with more than 900 exhibitors, the organization has inspired more than 71,000 visitors with travel information.&#8221; How enthusiastically they bring it! Everyone champagne. On the Facebook page of the Jaarbeurs, it was a lot less festive in the comments of visitors. But yes, vox popoli on socials, don&#8217;t start. Not illustrative. At most indicative. So back to the success of the hard and beautiful numbers. More than 71,000 visitors, a success. Doubt But is that really the case? I have my doubts about the numbers. More than 71,000 visitors for five days, one of which is only for trade visitors: an average of 14,200 visitors per day *. This over, according to the Telegraph, 46,000 square meters. Can someone explain this to me? The successful Huishoudbeurs in the RAI, the largest consumer fair in the Netherlands, attracted more than 100,000 high-quality (whatever that may be) visitors in 8 days last year. An average of 12,500 per day. And all this spread over all twelve halls of the RAI, more than 112,000 square meters. Am I correctly concluding that the Vakantiebeurs in 2025 will again be significantly more successful than the Huishoudbeurs? Both in average number of visitors per day and visitors per square meter. Is this correct RAI? Is this Jaarbeurs correct? My kingdom for an accountant. I could not find out the number of exhibitors mentioned of more than 900 either. On the website of the Vakantiebeurs itself, about 790 are mentioned, including the well-known exhibitors with a &#8216;non-travel product&#8217;. Cat A cornered cat makes strange jumps. Is that it? Is that also the reason for the ever-changing &#8216;vision&#8217;. Now all of a sudden, Vakantiebeurs research shows that visitors don&#8217;t want to book but get inspired. In 2023 it was still &#8216;We have heard from many exhibitors that their stands were well attended and many trips were booked&#8217;. Large, now absent, parties such as TUI and Corendon were still praised in communication last year, now there is &#8216;understanding&#8217; that these are not there because&#8230; On RTV Utrecht, 7 January: &#8216;Most people come to the fair to get inspiration or to get to know new cultures&#8230;&#8216; They are also more common for specialist providers than large companies. ‘                             They seek experts who know the details about certain regions or countries. They come for the gems, the hidden areas &#8216;, according to the exhibition manager. Because the larger companies don&#8217;t know them? Again that lack of self-reflection. So it was not the fault of the Vakantiebeurs that larger travel parties dropped out. It was already the wish of the visitors. It will be, yes. Bread Somewhere it stops. I would have sincerely understood if the Royal Jaarbeurs had put its own house in order in recent years and had done something with the feedback and indeed circulating criticism from exhibitor and visitor. They didn&#8217;t do that well. Arrogance of the monopolist? The historic event can/could count on a lot of sympathy, but you don&#8217;t buy bread for that. In recent years, the Vakantiebeurs has really opened its doors wide for competition, consumers who are running away and exhibitors dropping out. Harsh, but true. Tijn Kramer              *(Note: There is still the complicating factor of &#8216;trade visitors&#8217;. There were 8,150 last year (still unknown). If again the same, we are talking about 62,850 consumer visitors over four days, an average of 15,712 trade fair visitors per consumer day).    
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                        <title>Column: Hahgse wèsheide</title>

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            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:25:22 +0000</pubDate>

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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 &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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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 completely destroy the necessary families bit by bit. Or cool clothing brands that import cotton from semi-slave states for next to nothing. By plane? By cargo ship? Well, not by electric bike. You get the idea. But what exactly is the reason for this woke decision in the city of the headquarters of Shell Netherlands Now you are lucky, I still visit The Hague every now and then. In fact, I was born in Scheveningen, a stone&#8217;s throw from the sea. So to come to a conclusive answer about what&#8217;s really going on in the Hofstad, I like to eat a ball of minced meat at Dungelmann, where they are tastier than anywhere else in the world. So I met up with my old buddy Tonnie &#8216;t Shaggie and asked him what&#8217;s going around in The Hague about this strange decision.         
  &#8216;Kèk, ut zal heil De Haah wogst be wie d&#8217;er shows his posters bè de trem. We&#8217;re going on a chance anyway. Kèk, we have Scheiveninge so we don&#8217;t have to do anything, but with this pleuâhrisweâh we still like to go to the countryside to eat erreges andâhs un krauketsje. For Ado we don&#8217;t want to be able to do so. And we worked there for it. Nâh yes, the hageneze then, nie de hagenaahs. And daah leg ut praubleim. Those idiots don&#8217;t want to see any advertisements for ordinary people from their expensive houses, villas and embassies. Imagine, then the service will soon be stuck in traffic jams at Schiphol. That sweet little thing unruffled in the meadow kamâh she flies very drowsy very much, although she often says no. To appease their antlers, they offered us the last offer. They compensated for their very fleeing doâh measure to not let others go. The New Left thinks so. Let them then auk maah the namen The Hague of Rottâhdam Èâhpogt afhale, slaan anyway nerreges op. Let them get nervous with their sticky plahs. Maah I mot gan. There comes a fax from Darremstad.         
Clear story of a real Hagenees. High on the legs, thin in the feathers and a large mouth. World guy.  
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                        <title>Strike largely shuts down Brussels Airport on 1 October</title>

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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:33:33 +0000</pubDate>

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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 &#8216;national demonstration&#8217; will take place organised by the trade unions of security personnel in Belgium. As a result, the capacity &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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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 &#8216;national demonstration&#8217; will take place organised by the trade unions of security personnel in Belgium.
As a result, the capacity of the security check at Brussels Airport will be greatly reduced.
Brussels Airlines announces in a press release that they will also reduce their flight schedule that day at the request of the airport.
&#8220;Passengers whose flights are cancelled will be contacted by Brussels Airlines&#8221;, says Brussels Airlines.
&#8220;The airline will propose an alternative. This can be a day earlier, a day later or – for transfer passengers – with a transfer at another Lufthansa Group hub.&#8221;        








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                        <title>Jonathan Tho Area Head Northern Europe at Cathay</title>

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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:16:28 +0000</pubDate>

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Cathay appoints Jonathan Tho as its new Area Head for Northern Europe. Based in Amsterdam, he will lead Cathay&#8217;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 Cathay. &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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Cathay appoints Jonathan Tho as its new Area Head for Northern Europe.
Based in Amsterdam, he will lead Cathay&#8217;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 Cathay.
Since joining the Swire Management Programme in 2016, Jonathan Tho has worked in the commercial departments at Cathay&#8217;s headquarters, including Sales and Distribution, Brand, Marketing and Insights, and most recently in Banking and Payment, where he was responsible for Cathay&#8217;s loyalty partnerships with global financial institutions.
He has also held regional management positions in mainland China, including in Beijing as Assistant to the General Manager and as Area Manager for Shandong.
&#8220;I look forward to further strengthening Cathay&#8217;s position as a premium travel and lifestyle brand and connecting Europe with Asia and beyond,&#8221; said Jonathan Tho.
For more information about Cathay Pacific, visit www.cathaypacific.com.      
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                        <title>Column: Vive le Carrefour!</title>

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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&#8217;s face it, the car always comes back heavier. You know, with the delicacies of the foreign supermarket. It was &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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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&#8217;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 music.
It was women&#8217;s water polo and we enjoyed, in combination with a minuscule Tour de France along country houses and funeral pyres of Claude Monet, Joan of Arc and Alexandre Dumas.
But it&#8217;s namedropping, I secretly didn&#8217;t come for that at all.
I have argued before that the foreign supermarket should be seen as an Ethnological Museum.
It gives an ideal and honest look at the culinary soul of a country and is also the ideal souvenir shop.
And it&#8217;s always nice and cool.
I never cross it.
In fact, sometimes it&#8217;s the mission, especially right before Christmas.
At fill-the-trunk distance, the German Rewe is a hit, Conad has mega chunks of Parmesan cheese and Valpolicella, the well-known Belgian Delhaize has unfortunately become too expensive and the British Waitrose has Steak &amp; Guinness Pie and Newcastle Brown Ale.
But, oh mon Dieu, the gold goes to the land of the Monoprix, the Intermarché, Géant Casio and, the primus inter pares, the Carrefour!
Preferably a Hypermarché.
If Carrefour is Real Madrid, then Albert Heijn is Telstar, on a good day.
We&#8217;re talking about a triple sports hall full of the best of the region, great meat, fresh fruit, Christmas-worthy ready-to-eat meals, 32 types of mustard, three aisles of French wine, all of which are better than you&#8217;ll ever find in a Dutch supermarket.
They only sell us the corner, which gives Harold Hamersma an 8.5.
The Dutch know a lot.
But the best part is the huge French cheese department.
An exhibition of Epicureanism.
This is not a cheese department, but a maternity ward, with the best that cow, goat and sheep has to offer.
Usually I get down on my knees to take a closer look at what&#8217;s out there, as if I&#8217;m going to ask the Epoisses to marry me.
Or the Maroilles?
With a car full of delicious wine, Burgundian mustard, saucisses, olives and Marseillan soap, I drive bittersweetly back to the barren land of that sourpuss Calvin.
Where others want a country house in Provence, I want to live in the Carrefour.                           &nbsp;
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                        <title>Life is good in Iceland&#8230; (workshop invitation)</title>

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Life is good in Iceland&#8230; Iceland remains a wonderful place to visit. Not only because of the many sights and attractive activities, but simply because Iceland is Iceland, a country with a great reputation for good quality of life. Pure and sustainable living Iceland&#8217;s commitment to sustainability is evident in its water and energy resources. &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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Life is good in Iceland&#8230; Iceland remains a wonderful place to visit.
Not only because of the many sights and attractive activities, but simply because Iceland is Iceland, a country with a great reputation for good quality of life. Pure and sustainable living Iceland&#8217;s commitment to sustainability is evident in its water and energy resources.
Tap water in Iceland is as pure as bottled water, often coming directly from natural springs.
Visitors are encouraged to drink directly from the tap and thus avoid the unnecessary purchase of bottled water.
Heating and electricity in Iceland are not only plentiful but also affordable, thanks to the country&#8217;s rich geothermal resources.
Every home in the capital region benefits from geothermal heating, a factor that has also contributed to the local tradition of bathing in open-air pools, or sundlaugs.
Originally built for swimming lessons, these pools have evolved into important social gathering places in Icelandic culture. Equality Iceland is a global leader in economic equality, with the lowest inequality rate among Nordic countries, as measured by the Gini coefficient.
This equality is underpinned by a robust social safety net, including free healthcare, education, and strong unions.
The country also has one of the highest female employment rates in the OECD, and 87 percent of employed immigrants are active in the labor market. Nature Iceland&#8217;s natural beauty is both accessible and protected under the &#8216;right to roam&#8217;, which allows travellers to explore both public and private grounds freely.
However, this right comes with responsibilities—driving is limited to roads, and camping is only allowed in designated campsites.
For those looking for peace and nature, Iceland offers an abundance of lesser-known beaches and mountains, away from the busier tourist spots.
The country is also a haven for wildlife, particularly migratory birds that gather along the coast, wetlands, and lakes.
Iceland stands as a remarkable example of how peace, equality, and respect for nature can contribute to a harmonious society that attracts visitors from all over the world.              WORKSHOP!  So, Iceland is a fantastic destination to visit and get to know better.
And that will soon be possible at a unique Iceland Workshop.
Various B2B tourism specialists from Iceland invite you for a personal meeting at the Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol on 17 September 2024.
The Iceland Workshop at the Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol offers a great opportunity to meet no less than 16 suppliers and service providers from Iceland.
YOU CAN SIGN UP HEREHow does it work? The Icelandic Workshop in Amsterdam 2024 matches suppliers and buyers based on individual profiles, segments and needs. Who can participate? Supplier: Tourist Boards, Tourism Companies, Service Providers and Destinations from Iceland Buyer: Tour operators from the Netherlands and incoming agencies are invited to participate in the event free of charge.
Further information: Visit Iceland: Visit Iceland | Official travel info for Iceland Travel Trade Iceland: Content bank | Travel Trade (inspiredbyiceland.com)     
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                        <title>Save the date: Iceland Workshop on September 17</title>

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Iceland&#8217;s diverse range of B2B tourism specialists invites you to a one-on-one conversation at the Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol on September 17, 2024 Don&#8217;t wait any longer and register now!
It&#8217;s a great opportunity to meet as many as 16 suppliers and service providers from Iceland.   YOU CAN SIGN UP HEREHow does it work? The Icelandic Workshop in Amsterdam 2024 matches suppliers and buyers based on individual profiles, segments and needs. Who can participate? Supplier: Tourist Boards, Tourism Companies, Service Providers and Destinations from Iceland Buyer: Tour operators from the Netherlands and incoming agencies are invited to participate in the event free of charge.
Further information: Visit Iceland: Visit Iceland | Official travel info for Iceland Travel Trade Iceland: Content bank | Travel Trade (inspiredbyiceland.com)  

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                        <title>Madlener: &#8216;Airlines at Schiphol can expect an economically safe future&#8217;</title>

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The government is currently finalising a new package of measures regarding Schiphol. &#8220;You can expect news soon.&#8221; Noise reduction is the end goal. To achieve this, Barry Madlener, Minister of Infrastructure, is working on new &#8216;balanced apporach&#8217; regulations in which all stakeholders will be heard, and plans will also be discussed with the EU in &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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The government is currently finalising a new package of measures regarding Schiphol. &#8220;You can expect news soon.&#8221; Noise reduction is the end goal. To achieve this, Barry Madlener, Minister of Infrastructure, is working on new &#8216;balanced apporach&#8217; regulations in which all stakeholders will be heard, and plans will also be discussed with the EU in advance. The minister said this in an interview with TravMagazine at the presentation of KLM&#8217;s A321neo. ‘We are working on new regulations for aviation.
We will probably do this with a balanced approach, in which various measures will be taken.
It is about new aircraft, it is also about pricing, it is also about night and day flights.
It is a complete package of measures to achieve that 20% reduction over a number of years   .’ ‘The airlines have a right to expect us to secure the future economically as well.
And we have to find that balance.
And this government is going to try to do that in a good way.
And I hope to get as many supporters as possible for that.
So I&#8217;m doing my best to come up with a package with all stakeholders.
Maybe a bit like the Dutch polder model, but that somewhere we find a nice balance between economic interests and aviation and still a liveable environment     .’ More of the interview in the upcoming Podcast.  
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                        <title>Festive reception of KLM&#8217;s new flagship A321neo</title>

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            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:36:26 +0000</pubDate>

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In the presence of Infrastructure Minister Madlener, AF/KLM CEO Ben Smith, and many other travel professionals, KLM took delivery of the first Airbus A321neo at Schiphol. The arrival of this new aircraft is an important step in the large-scale fleet renewal with which KLM wants to give a new impulse to cleaner, quieter and more &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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In the presence of Infrastructure Minister Madlener, AF/KLM CEO Ben Smith, and many other travel professionals, KLM  took delivery of the first Airbus A321neo at Schiphol.
The arrival of this new aircraft is an important step in the large-scale fleet renewal with which KLM wants to give a new impulse to cleaner, quieter and more economical flying.
The A321neo will be the first to fly to Copenhagen, Berlin and Stockholm from mid-September.  







  
New engine option






  The &#8216;neo&#8217; stands for &#8216;new engine option&#8217;: the aircraft are equipped with new engines that emit less CO2 than their predecessors.
Per passenger kilometre, the A321neo is about 21% more fuel-efficient than the Boeing 737 aircraft it replaces.
In addition, the aircraft will reduce noise pollution, with a noise footprint that is 50% smaller, causing less disruption to local residents, according to KLM. More comfort and convenience Passengers of the A321neo will soon have wider seats, larger tables and spacious luggage bins.
Each seat is equipped with a USB-C port and a holder for mobile or tablet.
The aircraft also offers more convenience for the crew, including a wider aisle and easy-to-open luggage bins.
The interior is designed to enhance the KLM experience, with more recognizable details and mood lighting that adapts the lighting to each stage of the journey. Butterfly Names  The A321neo will fly to Copenhagen, Berlin and Stockholm from mid-September, followed by Paris, Prague and Vienna.
KLM will add three new A321neo aircraft to its fleet this year.
With this new series of aircraft, KLM continues its tradition of giving aircraft unique names.
Over the past 104 years, various themes have been discussed, from names of members of the Royal Family to bridges, aviation pioneers and national parks.
Marjan Rintel: &#8220;This time, KLM employees were allowed to choose the theme. The winning theme has become butterflies, which fits in nicely with the transformation we are embarking on with the new fleet. The names of the first four A321neo aircraft are Swallowtail, Blackberry, Lemon Butterfly and Porcelain Butterfly.&#8221; Fleet renewal KLM will invest seven billion euros in fleet renewal in the coming years, a substantial share of the total investment portfolio.
On European routes, KLM is replacing the older 737s with A320 and A321neo aircraft.
KLM Cityhopper will introduce new E2 models for the Embraer 175 and 190.
For intercontinental flights, KLM is adding five new Boeing 787-10s, followed by the Airbus A350 replacing the older 777s and A330s.
Finally, KLM has ordered four A350Fs for the cargo division to replace the 747 freighters.               
&#8220;I&#8217;ve been looking forward to this moment immensely. With the arrival of the first A321neo, we mark the start of the replacement of our Boeing 737 fleet. The A321neo produces less noise and CO2, making an important contribution to a cleaner and quieter future. The aircraft also offers more comfort for passengers. I am very curious to see how they will experience it,&#8217; said Marjan Rintel, President &amp; CEO KLM.



Photo above article:From left to right: Casper Maasdam (Travix), Arjan Kers (TUI), Gunay Uslu (Corendon) and Bas Gerressen (KLM Netherlands)  
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                        <title>Column: Holidays then, now and in the future</title>

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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:36:21 +0000</pubDate>

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The other day I was almost hit by an e-bike that was as fast as it was quiet in my hometown of Amsterdam. I didn&#8217;t even get angry, it was the umpteenth time that such a Van Moofmafike cycled me upside down. You don&#8217;t hear those things coming either. Strangely enough, I did think about &hellip; Lees verder            ]]></description>

            
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The other day I was almost hit by an e-bike that was as fast as it was quiet in my hometown of Amsterdam.
I didn&#8217;t even get angry, it was the umpteenth time that such a Van Moofmafike cycled me upside down.
You don&#8217;t hear those things coming either.
Strangely enough, I did think about the past.
Thinking of a solution to this current problem, my thoughts slipped back to my childhood.
To a beer mat and a clothespin.
And if they were placed somewhere near your front wheel of your bike, you could generate a rattling sound.
As if you already had your first Puch or, better, Zündapp, as an eight-year-old.
With a bit of empathy, that is, but we had that in abundance at the time.
Little to do, few distractions, little money, big imagination.
Good times.
And that worried me again when I walked through the city center a little later.
Whole legions of teenagers who have been directed via TikTok to the same cookie shops, artisanal chip shops with truffle mayo and import chip shops where they sell those cheese flips soaked in hot sauce for eight euros a bag.
And I saw that recently in London.
When headless lemmings follow yet another trend.
Somewhere in China, an evil genius sits in the office of TikTok who cruelly thinks about where he or she will send the Western Teenagers next&#8230; What goes viral?
That&#8217;s actually an appropriate word.
So we are indeed talking about a virus here.
Logically, the reaction of the target group will be something along the lines of &#8216;                  Your grandfather is fine.
Go for a bike ride with your beer mat …’ And that&#8217;s how it should be, in a way, that the younger generation is pitted against the older ones.
But do you have that too, that you think: if only it was because they drank too much beer instead of Red Bull, spontaneous hormonal loving rumbling in the bike shed instead of a days-long tinder trajectory and then meeting in the Barista Babes Social Club for a Skimmed Milk Chai Red Velvet Eritrean Vegan Roasthouse Blend to see if it &#8216;clicks&#8217;.
Or that they don&#8217;t record their entire holiday on Social Media with their duckbill selfies but are just untraceable for two weeks and God knows what they are up to.
But I think it&#8217;s only the next generation that says, &#8216;   So Mom, Dad, you had phones and everyone could see where you were and what you were doing.
Grandpa and Grandma too?
Hahaha.
What losers you were.
I&#8217;m going out the door.
Where?
It&#8217;s none of your business!      ’  &nbsp;
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