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Strategic framework for sustainable destination management in the Netherlands

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23 August 2024

Strategic framework for sustainable destination management in the Netherlands

Adventure tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

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The Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions’ strategic document from September 2022 outlines a roadmap with seven steps to ensure all Dutch citizens benefit from tourism by 2030.

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Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions

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Geographical descriptors

Netherlands

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Tourism strategies

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions published a strategic document in September 2022, outlining the ambitions and guidelines for destination management in the Netherlands. The goal is to ensure that by 2030, every Dutch citizen benefits from tourism. This document acts as a roadmap for national, provincial, regional, and local entities in the hospitality sector, providing seven steps for a structured and effective application of destination management. Interested parties can access the attached document to explore these seven steps. (The original piece available only in German)

#Sustainable tourism #Cross-regional cooperation #Destination management #Handbooks and guidelines

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