The Israel Tourist Board will close the doors of its Amsterdam office in mid-July. Dana Gazit, who came to Amsterdam four years ago as director of the Netherlands, is returning to Israel. In view of the current situation in Israel, the Ministry of Tourism has decided to close the office on the Van Baerlestraat. Gazit says he hopes that the Amsterdam office will be reopened as … [Read more...] about Israel’s Tourist Board Also Closes Its Doors
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Column: Ko Sokje Toyota
For our other trade magazine Travelpro I was asked to write a piece about my favorite faraway destination. Amusing. And tricky! It's – and I suspect for 90 percent of the travel industry – the most frequently asked question at parties, and also the most difficult: "what's your favorite destination?" Pfff... It also depends on who you tell that. At the standard party with … [Read more...] about Column: Ko Sokje Toyota
TUI-Hoodie, Travel Gala, fake photos, closure of tourist offices
This week's podcast talks about the fake photos of destinations and the role of AI, there is news about the Travel Gala in January, several tourist agencies are closing their offices in the Netherlands, an investigation into the image of the travel industry and what is the story of the TUI-Hoodie? https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cX8S5v0TQkzrOEY7Nyn2T?si=469095ab27804d44 … [Read more...] about TUI-Hoodie, Travel Gala, fake photos, closure of tourist offices
Kathrin Schiemann (Viking Line): ‘Opportunities on the Dutch market’
The booking situation at Viking Line for this summer is very positive, says Kathrin Schiemann, Passenger Sales & Marketing Manager for Germany and Western Europe. 'We are more than satisfied. But we currently still have capacity available for the summer departures, so that Viking Line can still be offered by Dutch travel agents.' Viking Line connects important ports on the … [Read more...] about Kathrin Schiemann (Viking Line): ‘Opportunities on the Dutch market’
Visit Sweden office in Amsterdam closes its doors
The office of the Swedish Tourist Board in the Netherlands will be closed as of 1 June. This also means the end of Anne Tusveld's work for Visit Sweden Benelux. Tusveld was employed by Visit Sweden for 21 years and worked there as a consultant for 2 years. "On June 1, I will close the doors of the Visit Sweden office in Amsterdam and the local representation of Visit Sweden in … [Read more...] about Visit Sweden office in Amsterdam closes its doors