Netherlands News
Reducing flights at Schiphol Airport could deliver €13.6 billion blow to Dutch trade and tourism
The decision by the Dutch government to limit the number of flights taking off and landing at Schiphol Airport will reduce the value of trade and tourist expenditure in the Netherlands by up to €13.6 billion, according to a new study by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts opens historic Amsterdam property with views of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has just launched its first property in the Netherlands. The Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel is a XVI century property in the classicist style overlooking the Amstel Canal and is considered to be the oldest hotel in the Dutch capital.
Airlines join forces, urge courts to safeguard the future of Schiphol Airport
The airlines are challenging the Dutch government’s decision to cut flight movements at Schiphol, confident they can reduce noise levels and emissions while maintaining a network of destinations for the millions of passengers they carry annually to and from Schiphol.
Netherlands Lifts the Last of Its COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
As of this past Saturday, September 17, the Netherlands has lifted the last of its COVID-related requirements on international travelers, removing the E.U. entry ban that it had retained up to this point.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas brings its renowned experiential luxury to the Netherlands
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas brings its renowned experiential luxury to the Netherlands with Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam.
Airbus to provide satellite communications for Armed Forces
Airbus has signed contracts with the Ministries of Defence of Czech Republic and the Netherlands to provide satellite communications for a 15 year period. The Armed Forces of Czech Republic and the Netherlands will utilise 2 and 3 channels respectively of the Airbus UHF (Ultra High Frequency) military communications hosted payload on-board the EUTELSAT 36D telecommunications satellite scheduled for launch in 2024.
Amsterdam hotels make strong recovery despite extended Covid restrictions
Amsterdam’s hotel sector has made a strong recovery with year-to-May data indicating strong growth, despite the late lifting of Covid-related travel restrictions in The Netherlands.
Schiphol seeks to speed up immigration checks
Accenture has been selected by the Dutch ministry of internal affairs to design and deliver Automated Border Control Systems at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam. The new systems will reduce the waiting time of travellers passing through one of the world’s busiest airports during peak immigration periods by more efficiently validating passenger identities and documentation.