The term 'passion' is a frequently used cliché word in the travel industry that is used all the time. During a study trip, I once met a travel companion who had 'a passion' for collecting fridge magnets. At most, I would call such a thing a hobby, or a deviation, whether or not it is pleasant. I can say the latter, by the way, because I have to admit that I also collected those … [Read more...] about Column: ‘passion’, a much-abused cliché word
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JanHein van de Watering rents a complete hotel during the Olympics
JanHein van de Watering (The Travel Company/Travel & Sportpromotion, Breda) is an entrepreneur with a great passion for sports and travel. It is not uncommon for the two to come together in his work. For the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, Van de Watering has rented a complete hotel. "It felt like a gamble, but a calculated gamble that worked out well." To get straight to … [Read more...] about JanHein van de Watering rents a complete hotel during the Olympics
33 years of Sunny Cars: ‘Our product meets the customer’s need for ‘no hassle’
Kai Sannwald (57), founder (in 1991) and owner of Sunny Cars, has been at the helm of the car rental specialist for more than three decades. The 33rd anniversary will be celebrated extensively at the end of this month in its hometown of Munich. A conversation about 33 years of Sunny Cars and about the future. 'My ambition? Just quietly carry on with what we're doing.' Fiscal … [Read more...] about 33 years of Sunny Cars: ‘Our product meets the customer’s need for ‘no hassle’
Icelandair & Brand USA to Iceland and the Midwest: ‘Best of Both Worlds’
What happens when you mix the fire-and-ice magic of Iceland with the blues, skyscrapers and culinary delights of the Midwest through Icelandair thanks to Brand USA? Then you get a dynamic cocktail that the winners of their campaign were able to experience at the end of May, for no less than ten days. TravMagazine had the pleasure of coming along and reporting on the trip to … [Read more...] about Icelandair & Brand USA to Iceland and the Midwest: ‘Best of Both Worlds’
‘Input from the advisory board contributes to the success of Vakantiebeurs’
The brand-new advisory board of the Vakantiebeurs has now had its first meeting. The input of the members, a reflection of partners in the travel industry, is taken into account to realize a successful trade fair. Exhibition manager Marleen Rompen explains. When asked why the advisory board was set up, Rompen answers: 'The advisory board for the Vakantiebeurs was set up to … [Read more...] about ‘Input from the advisory board contributes to the success of Vakantiebeurs’