The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has tightened the travel advice for France from green, the lowest level, to yellow. On March 22 this year, the French government raised the threat assessment. This happened in response to the terrorist attack by IS in a concert hall in Moscow. The threat of terrorism is assessed as 'likely'. The alert level in France has been raised from 2 to 3. … [Read more...] about Travel advice for France tightened
Destinations
Unique Louisiana excites the Dutch
This week, the U.S. state of Louisiana presented its wide range of tourism to both the travel industry and Dutch consumers. A delegation from the southern state visited Amsterdam and treated visitors to Amsterdam Central Station to a musical welcome and a small bottle of Tabasco to warm them up to this state. The trade was also informed during a workshop. The state is … [Read more...] about Unique Louisiana excites the Dutch
Thailand aims for 20 percent growth from the Netherlands
Thailand aims for 20 percent more tourists from the Netherlands this year. This was stated by Soraya Homchuen (Director France & Benelux) and Chirawadee Khunsub (Executive Director Europe Region) of the Thai Tourist Office (TAT Paris) this week in Amsterdam to TravMagazine. During a well-attended roadshow, Thailand presented itself to the Dutch travel industry. A large … [Read more...] about Thailand aims for 20 percent growth from the Netherlands
Olympic France ready for another good year
France has presented itself to the Dutch travel industry today. Almost two dozen partners have come from the holiday country to present themselves at a workshop in Amsterdam. The year 2024 will be a special one for France with the hosting of the Olympic Games. The year 2023 was a bumper year, according to director Fabienne Javault of Atout France. 'Without further ado. Spending … [Read more...] about Olympic France ready for another good year
Foreign holidays popular; ‘Already more bookings than last year’
Compared to previous years, more Dutch people want to go on holiday next summer. Foreign holidays are particularly popular. Spain is the most popular, followed by France and Italy. This is evident from large-scale consumer research conducted by Trends & Tourism at the end of January/beginning of February into holiday plans of a week or more for next summer. More than … [Read more...] about Foreign holidays popular; ‘Already more bookings than last year’