
Netherlands
The Netherlands punches far above its size in organised travel — a mature, early-booking market with strong operator loyalty and Schiphol's capacity politics adding a structural twist. Dutch demand trends and aviation constraints land here.
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LatestNine European countries have postponed the Entry-Exit System
Nine European nations, including France and Germany, have delayed the EU's biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) due to technical glitches and airport congestion concerns.
Destination27.5% of Europeans could not afford a week-long holiday
In 2025, 27.5% of the EU’s population aged 16 or older were unable to afford 1 week of annual holidays away from home.
DestinationGermany: Online tourist accommodation bookings hit new peak
Vacation rental bookings through online platforms have climbed to a new record in Germany, driven by strong domestic demand and international visitors.
AviationWTTC calls for coordinated action to safeguard EES implementation without disrupting travel
The WTTC warns that without proper preparation, the new Schengen Entry/Exit System could cause severe border delays, risking millions of visitors and billions in spending.
AviationDutch groups launch equal air travel tax campaign over flight cost fears
Netherlands-based travel firms are urging the Dutch government to rethink steep aviation tax rises they say could price ordinary families out of holidays and push travellers to airports across the...
VacationBest flower tourism destinations to visit in 2026
Wildflower tourism has become a popular travel trend with visitors flocking to in-bloom destinations around the world.
AgencyTUI Policy Lounge: Travel Trends with Arjan Kers
From shifting booking patterns to regulatory pressures shaping Europe’s tourism future, travel trends took centre stage at TUI’s Policy Lounge event in Brussels.
VacationNature calling: Interest in camping & caravanning grows
As the weather improves and days get longer, the camping and caravanning season kicks off. In 2025, nights spent at camping grounds, recreational vehicle (RV) parks and trailer parks in the EU...
LifestyleUN Tourism strengthens tourism measurement in global economic system
Tourism moves billions of people every year, supports hundreds of millions of jobs and drives trade across the global economy. Yet the data used to measure its true impact has often struggled to...
AgencyTUI strengthens its commitment to Northern Finland
This winter season, over 60,000 holidaymakers will fly with TUI to explore Finland’s wintery North.
DestinationTop 10 most comfortable cities in the world
Europe has taken every position in the top 10 of ECA International’s 2025–26 Location Ratings, with Switzerland’s capital, Bern, named the world’s most liveable city.
AviationApproximately 500 flights canceled in the Netherlands due to snowfall
It has been reported that approximately 500 flights have been canceled in the Netherlands due to heavy snowfall.
Agency34.7 million guests booked with TUI in the 2025
Travel continues to be in high demand: 34.7 million guests (+5 per cent) booked with TUI in the 2025 financial year.
VacationAI travel inspiration becomes a bookable reality
TUI products bookable in AI-generated trips on Mindtrip. AI-inspired booking of package holidays with all the benefits and safeguards of the EU Package Travel Directive.

Trains overtake buses: EU travel habits slowly shifting
Sep 22
Nine European countries have postponed the Entry-Exit System
Sep 15
27.5% of Europeans could not afford a week-long holiday
Jul 31
Germany: Online tourist accommodation bookings hit new peak
Jul 29
WTTC calls for coordinated action to safeguard EES implementation without disrupting travel
Jul 2
Dutch groups launch equal air travel tax campaign over flight cost fears
May 20
Best flower tourism destinations to visit in 2026
Apr 29
TUI Policy Lounge: Travel Trends with Arjan Kers
Apr 28
Nature calling: Interest in camping & caravanning grows
Apr 7
UN Tourism strengthens tourism measurement in global economic system
Mar 23
TUI strengthens its commitment to Northern Finland
Feb 25
Top 10 most comfortable cities in the world
Jan 30
Approximately 500 flights canceled in the Netherlands due to snowfall
Jan 6
34.7 million guests booked with TUI in the 2025
Dec 16