Amsterdam News
WTTC unveils key trends driving city tourism
City and tourism leaders should prioritise strategies to maximise the benefits for their cities and create balance as great places to live, according to a new ‘Destination 2030’ report from the WTTC, released duing its Global Summit 2022 in Manila, Philippines.
Rosewood Amsterdam pencilled in for 2023 debut
The hotel will be housed in the former Palace of Justice, a building of great architectural significance that overlooks the Prinsengracht in the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal District.
Eurostar to launch direct Amsterdam services
For these services to operate, existing agreements between the UK, France and Belgium signed in 1993 have been modified to include the Netherlands.
Eurostar to launch direct connections to Amsterdam
Eurostar has confirmed its London-Amsterdam service will operate fully direct both to and from the Netherlands from the end of April.
van der Klaauw to lead Pulitzer Amsterdam
Pulitzer Amsterdam has appointed Yvonne van der Klaauw as general manager of the property. She steps into her new role having previously served as a director of business development at the hotel for the past four years.
Park Centraal Amsterdam reopens in the Netherlands
Boasting a significant historic legacy and housed in one of the most recognisable flatiron-style buildings in the city, Park Centraal Amsterdam, formerly known as Park Hotel Amsterdam, has been given a renewed lease of life.
Fritz to lead Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has appointed Markus Fritz as the new general manager. He succeeds Jolijn Zeeuwen, who moved to Hilton Rotterdam. Fritz is a hotelier with more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Amsterdam
With Eurostar launching services to the Dutch capital earlier this year and Kimpton de Witt revitalising the hospitality product on offer in the city, what better time to visit this famous destination. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole boards the train.
Eurostar departs for Amsterdam for first time
Eurostar today marks an historic milestone in the expansion of international high-speed rail as it embarks on its inaugural journey from the UK direct to The Netherlands.
Hotel TwentySeven opens in Amsterdam
One of Holland’s most celebrated hoteliers, Eric Toren, is opening a new luxury boutique hotel in Amsterdam that offers luxury design and services which are unprecedented in The Netherlands. Hotel TwentySeven, in the heart of Amsterdam at Dam Square, opposite the Royal Palace, will open end of October this year.
Robinson to lead Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam
InterContinental Hotels Group has welcomed Mike Robinson to the role of general manager of the upcoming Kimpton De Witt, set to open in spring 2017. The property will be the first Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant outside of the Americas.
Heineken Experience becomes top visitor attraction in Amsterdam
The Heineken Experience has welcomed its one millionth visitor, and has now become the most visited attraction in Amsterdam. Housed inside the Heineken brewery, which was built in 1867 in Amsterdam, it is one of the most impressive industrial heritage sites in the Netherlands.