
Women in Travel CIC has announced the finalists for the IWTTF Awards 2026. The winners will be presented on 16 September in Utrecht – the first time the awards have been held outside London. The 2026 International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum (IWTTF) Awards shine a spotlight on individuals and organisations within the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors who have distinguished themselves in the field of […]

The name Van der Valk is sometimes mentioned even before Marlijn van der Valk has said a word herself. As general manager of Van der Valk Hotel Amersfoort, she is well aware of both the advantages and the assumptions that come with it. Her story is therefore not just about a family business, but also about finding her own place within it.

Today marks Ralf Benda’s official first day as chairman of Koninklijke Horeca Nederland. His key call to politicians in the run-up to Prinsjesdag is to reduce the regulatory burden and create more scope for entrepreneurship in the hospitality sector. Hospitality business owners have faced a mounting burden of increased costs in recent years. The VAT increase on accommodation from 9% […]
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