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Category - Netherlands Travel News
Breaking news from Netherlands – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
The Netherlands and Holland travel & tourism news for travelers travel professionals and visitors. What visitors to Holland and the Netherlands should know. The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. Amsterdam, the capital, is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII. Canalside mansions and a trove of works from artists including Rembrandt and Vermeer remain from the city’s 17th-century “Golden Age.”
New Flights, Big Deals, Fresh Turbulence: Aviation’s Week
Global aviation news for October 11–17, 2026, brought new airline routes, major investment plans...
CanadaStrong.travel Launches Global Alliance Linking Tourism, Peace and Climate Action
A new global tourism alliance launched in The Hague is connecting peace, climate action, and the...
Cannabis Tourism Is Booming — But Are Travelers Taking Bigger Risks?
From Amsterdam coffeeshops to Canadian dispensaries and cannabis experiences in the US, marijuana...
The Fight for TAP Air Portugal Could Redefine the Global Airline Alliance System
The battle for TAP Air Portugal has evolved into far more than a privatization process. With...
WorldPride 2026: A Celebration of Pride, A Statement for Peace
WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam is more than a celebration of LGBTQ+ rights—it is a global call for...
New SUNx BestStar Global Institute Launched in The Hague to Champion Education, Peace, and Sustainable Travel
The SUNx BestStar Global Institute (SxBGI) has launched in The Hague, uniting humanitarian leaders...
Venezuela Rocked by Twin Major Earthquakes as Death Toll Rises, Airports Close, and Caribbean Tourism Faces Disruption
Twin powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, killing at least 32 people, injuring...
Pride Is More Than a Parade: Why Democracy and Tourism Are Now Linked
As Pride celebrations sweep across Europe, they have become more than cultural events. From...
Death at Sea: Inside the Hantavirus Outbreak That Shook the Cruise World
A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the luxury expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered...
The New Global Road Trip: How Motorhome Travel Is Redefining Tourism From America to Australia
Motorhome travel is transforming global tourism, offering travelers freedom, flexibility, and...
Maastricht: The Dutch City Germans Love for a Day — and Students Stay for Years
Located in the southern Netherlands near Germany and Belgium, Maastricht has become one of the...
Climate Justice and Caribbean Tourism: How the Bonaire Ruling Could Reshape Island Economies
A landmark Dutch court ruling on climate change and cultural rights in Bonaire could reshape...
URGENT: Airlines Suspend Flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Key Middle East Destinations Amid Rising Security Concerns
Major international airlines have urgently suspended or rerouted flights to Dubai, Riyadh and other...
From Venice to Everest: 25 Destinations Charging Tourists to Fight Overtourism
Which destinations charge tourists to avoid overcrowding?Venice, Machu Picchu, Bhutan, the...
How to Get an Unexpected Upgrade On A Trip to Europe?
Europe attracts nearly 700 million travellers each year. This remarkable success presents not only...
Ottawa and The Hague Spotlight ISI World Statistics Congress Collaboration at IMEX Buyers Breakfast
Ottawa Tourism and The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau welcomed a group of leading buyers to...
Why Your Doctor Should Prescribe Travel to These 10 Countries
Health insurances have one goal. Spending less money and allowing doctors to prescribe travel may...
Israeli Tourists Become The Latest Victims in a World Reacting to War Crimes
Israeli tourists are becoming victims of their country's policies, even though 67% of Israelis...
Lufthansa Group gets stiff Competition after SAS, KLM & Air France joine as a Team
No longer the Lufthansa Group, with Eurowings, Swiss, Austrian, Air Brussels, ITA being the only...
Geopolitical Implications for the MICE Industry, Association and Tourism Resilience
Resilience for the MICE Industry: A White Paper from The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau and...
400 km/h Train Travel Throughout Europe is Expanding The Italian Way
The new way of connecting Europe by Rail is called Frecciarossa. It connects metropolitan cities in...
European Anti-Tourism Protests Fail to Deter Summer Travelers
Tour operators and tourism policies seem to be focusing on attracting higher-income visitors to...
ICAO: Russia Responsible for Downing of Malaysia Air Flight MH17
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization determined that Russia did not fulfill...
Five People Wounded in Amsterdam Tourist District Stabbing Attack
Five victims sustained injuries in a knife attack that took place on Sint Nicolaasstraat, close to...
2025 Sail Amsterdam Maritime Show Bans Russian Tall Ships
Sail Amsterdam is the largest public event in the Netherlands that takes place every five years...
Intoxicated Delta Crew Removed from Amsterdam-New York JFK Flight
General European civil aviation regulations forbid flight attendants from consuming alcohol, while...
An Amsterdam “Kristallnacht” for Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu?
Start packing in the U.S., beating up Jewish tourists in Amsterdam. Politicians escalate...
Flying ANA, Emirates, Japan Airlines, KLM, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines?
All Nippon Airways (ANA), together with its competitors Japan Airlines, Emirates, KLM, Oman Air...
Secrecy of Critical Safety at Maastricht Air Traffic Control Unacceptable
Over 2 months ago on August 30, 2024, responsible supervisory authorities for Maastricht Upper Area...
Netherlands Returns Stolen Ancient Artifacts to Egypt
Artifacts' departure from Egypt was unlawful, stemming from clandestine excavations rather than...
Airbus Shareholders Approve All 2024 AGM Resolutions
Airbus Board mandates are renewed at each AGM in blocks of four for three years, in order to ensure...
SAS joins Skyteam; Star Alliance Responds Today
Star Alliance claims to be the largest airline alliance in the world, but is now losing one of its...
Severe Cold Snap Disrupts Flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
Freezing conditions on the runways are hampering take-offs and landings, requiring de-icing...
Tourism Taxes on Rise: 3 Famous Destinations Increase Taxes in 2024
Tourism taxes mainly aim to fund the restoration of cultural heritage sites, support tourism...
The Paris Olympics comes with a 100% Tourist Tax Increase
Visitors to the Olympics in Paris are becoming the cash cow for Paris with an 100% tax increase for...
Amsterdam to Move Red Light District Brothels to new Erotic Center
Prostitution is legal in designated areas with a license in the capital of the Netherlands.
China Lowers Visa Fees by 25 Per Cent
The policy encompasses millions of travelers from various countries, significantly reducing visa...
New Finnair Flights to Dallas, Shanghai, Alicante, Munich and Amsterdam
All services timed to allow for easy connections from UK & Ireland onto Finnair’s global network...
Direct Amsterdam-London Trains now Stop in Brussels
Negotiations involving the Dutch government, local rail operator, and Eurostar have failed to find...
Visa Free to China: China Tourism is Ready Again for Western Tourists
Relations between the West and China had been tough. However the Chinese Government loves tourists...
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at Madame Tussauds Berlin, Amsterdam, and Dubai
Madame Tussauds unveiled three new figures of the global icon Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson at its...
British Tourists Decline in Netherlands Following a Campaign
Despite a decline in British visitors, Amsterdam remains a highly popular tourist destination in...
Water-Energy-Food Nexus Poster Competition 2023 by Dutch Embassy in Romania
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Romania, along with its partners, has initiated a...
RAI Amsterdam: Events Logistics Increasingly Sustainable
In a time when sustainability and social responsibility are more and more important, RAI Amsterdam...
Hague Convention Bureau: TITAAN Venue Launched
New state-of-the-art TITAAN Venue in the heart of The Hague is set to add significant flexibility...
New Directors at RAI Amsterdam
RAI Amsterdam announced the appointment of two new directors. New Director – Markets will be...
IATA: Schiphol Airport Flight Cuts Must Not Proceed
In a few months’ time, this government will not be accountable for the severe consequences that may...
RAI Hotel Services Partners with Green Hotel Club
With over 88,000 hotel beds in Amsterdam, hotels and all their facilities play a major role in...
Europe’s Largest Medical Conference in Amsterdam
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2023, the largest meeting of medical...
Flights from Helsinki to Amsterdam started in 1948
Finnair has been serving Helsinki to Amsterdam route for 75 years. Having launched flights on 20...
Qatar Airways Signs Deal with Shell at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Qatar Airways has signed a deal with Shell to source 3,000 metric tonnes of neat Sustainable...
The Hague Launches Digital Platform for Event Programs
The Hague has created an online tool that allows event planners and conference organizers to easily...
Holland America Line Marks 150th Anniversary in Rotterdam
Holland America Line’s flagship Rotterdam arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands...
Court Halts Schiphol Airport Flight Cuts
The court's decision gives vital stability for this year to the airlines using Schiphol airport and...
RAI Amsterdam Wins Best International Venue Award
On 30 march 2023 RAI Amsterdam took home the prestigious prize for Best International Venue at the...
One Passenger Killed, 30 Injured in Dutch Train Crash
Some crash victims required treatment for minor injuries at the scene, although 19 were taken to...
Direct Amsterdam-Beijing Passenger Flights Resume
New Amsterdam-Beijing Daxing route will start from four weekly flights and increase in accordance...
IATA: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Flight Reductions Not Legal
The need to restore the economic damage to the civil aviation industry of the Netherlands is not...
Amsterdam: Marijuana, booze and Red Light District don’t mix
New law will completely ban smoking cannabis in public spaces in Red Light District
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Paris, New York, Mexico city? What are the trendiest cities in the world to visit this year?
Travelport and Air France-KLM
Travelport and Air France-KLM announced that Air France-KLM’s New Distribution Content (NDC) is now...
Air France-KLM NDC content now available through Travelport
Air France-KLM announced today that Air France-KLM’s New Distribution Content (NDC) has gone live...
Airbus and VDL Group to develop airborne laser communication terminal
Airbus and VDL Group will prepare a demonstration of an airborne laser communication terminal...
Magical Maastricht mesmerizes American conference organizers
The exclusive “Magical Maastricht” event was held from December 1 through 4. Set in a wintry...
Ocean Energy Europe Conference & Exhibition sets sail for The Hague in 2023
Next year’s Ocean Energy Europe Conference & Exhibition (OEE2023) will take place in The Hague...
Marriott invests in The Hague with two new properties
Marriott International and International Hotel Capital Partners have demonstrated their commitment...
The Hague to host international summit on artificial intelligence
The Netherlands will host an international summit on the responsible application of artificial...
Czech Airlines Technics signs new agreement with Transavia Airlines
The high quality of the services provided has earned Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT) long-term co...
Cybersecurity event in The Hague
Cyber Security Week will run from 17-21 October in The Hague, featuring a range of key events...
New CEO named at BagsID
BagsID today made the announcement of its appointment of Mr. Dave Bakker as its new Chief Executive...
Delta adds more CES 2023 Las Vegas flights from Amsterdam, London, Paris, Incheon & Mexico City
Nearly 320 inbound and outbound flights account for an approximately 50% seat increase over the...
Europe’s aviation chaos crushes confidence in flying
Scheduled intra-continental airline seat capacity has seen a reduction of 5 percent across the...
World’s best cities for bachelor and bachelorette parties
According to wedding experts, 97 percent of bachelor and bachelorette parties are now becoming...
World’s most and least smartphone-friendly travel destinations
Modern travel means having every convenience at your fingertips, from checking into hotels to...
Airports are a mess in the UK
This past weekend, 159 flights were cancelled just at Gatwick Airport with EasyJet accounting for...
No more Coca Cola in San Francisco?
No more drinking water in Munich? At San Francisco International Airport Lufthansa German Airline...
World’s top countries with the best working conditions
Packing up and moving to a foreign country is something we all consider from time to time. Work is...
Cheers! Global cities with the most pubs and bars
Whether a traditional pub, a trendy cocktail bar or a late-night club, having somewhere to go for a...
Holland America Line preparing for May naming ceremony in Rotterdam
Holland America Line is commemorating its 149th anniversary today as it moves closer to...
