
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.

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 […]

Following an 18-month refurbishment, Van der Valk Hotel Emmen is ready to embark on a new chapter. All the hotel rooms in the original part of the hotel have been completely refurbished. The corridors and air-conditioning systems have also undergone a major upgrade. “There isn’t a single wall that hasn’t been touched,” says general manager Ton Duivenvoorden. A special hotel: The […]
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