| stichtingkmvk.nl | Stichting Keurmerk Milieu, Veiligheid en Kwaliteit | Stichting KMVK offers various sustainability certifications and environmental awards to make sustainability accessible for companies in the tourism and recreation industry. The foundation conducts hundreds of inspections annually and is a collaboration between HISWA-RECRON, the ANWB, and KHN. Stichting KMVK supports and monitors over 1000 companies on sustainability and provides certifications for external certifications. | Travel → Tourism 3754 | certification 3380 inspection 4279 collaboration 16036 sustainability 18451 | |
| duurzaam-gastvrij.nl | Duurzaam Gastvrij | The scheme assesses companies on 12 sustainability themes, including energy and water conservation, eco-friendly cleaning, and social responsibility. Currently, there are 44 certified companies in the Netherlands and the scheme is supported by Green Key. Companies can apply for certification and are identified by the green-orange leaves, indicating their commitment to sustainability. | | certification 3380 sustainability 18451 | |
| fairtourism.nl | Fair Tourism | The website features various projects, including the Kayan Thailand project, which supports sustainable community tourism in the Kayan community, preventing exploitation. It highlights travel stories from diverse locations such as Brazil, Singapore, and Nepal, promoting sustainable travel experiences. Fair Tourism also offers volunteer opportunities and educational resources on community-based tourism, emphasizing the importance of tourism that benefits both people and the planet. | Internships → International Internships 29 | tourism 303 travel 7210 community 7931 volunteer 8367 education 13471 | |
| vitalevakantieparken.nl | Vitale Vakantieparken | The program works with recreational entrepreneurs and partners to address various issues around vacation parks, particularly developing and implementing instruments and initiatives. The Program Plan 2023-2025 describes the ambitions and goals of the program, including the approach and the financial organization. A recent project investigated the possibilities of the Ganzebeek in Voorthuizen to reduce waterlogging, increase biodiversity, and enhance the recreational attractiveness of the area, in collaboration with various organizations. | | instrument 1295 initiative 1297 park 1863 municipality 6837 | Gelderland → Veluwe 1815 |
| eko-tours.nl | Eko-Tours | Eko-Tours provides a diverse selection of excursions, including themed tours such as the ‘Drents heideschaap excursion’ and ‘Early Birds-Excursion’. The tours are offered in various vehicles, including 100% electric terrain cars (Eko-Explorer©), terrain motorcycles (Eko-Choppers©), bicycles (Eko-Bike©) and cruisers (Eko-Cruiser©). The website describes various tour options, including 2- and 3-hour tours, special arrangements and short routes along the Hunebed Highway. | Activities → Excursions 257 | excursion 662 guide 1364 vehicle 3743 | Borger-Odoorn → Exloo 248 |
| gilde-nederland.nl | Stichting Gilde Nederland | The Gilden, scattered across the Netherlands, are focused on voluntary knowledge transfer and supporting seniors and preventing school dropout. Within the Gilden, activities such as city walks, nature walks, and mentorship projects (Coach4you) are organized. The Foundation also publishes a magazine (Gilde Magazine) and organizes a national information day for walking coordinators. | | walk 2161 magazine 2182 volunteer 8367 | |
| vakantiehuisvandetoekomst.nl | Vakantiehuis van de Toekomst | The website provides information on the latest trends and technologies in sustainable tourism, such as contactless service and innovative holiday accommodations. The platform organizes events and trade fairs, such as the Vakantiehuis van de Toekomst Trade Fair, where professionals can acquire practical solutions and insights. Vakantiehuis van de Toekomst offers knowledge about issues within the Leisure, recreation & tourism sector, including rubrics such as project development, day recreation, and sustainability. | Travel → Tourism 3754 | rubric 13 holiday park 566 knowledge 3528 innovation 4659 sustainability 18451 event 45199 | |
| tourismlabrotterdam.nl | Hogeschool Inholland | The lab is located near Zuidplein shopping center and works with organizations and students to explore urban challenges and find solutions. Associated with Hogeschool Inholland, the lab aims to make an impact on the future of neighborhoods and cities worldwide, starting in Rotterdam. The website provides information about research, projects, events, and menus for students and the field, and presents statistics on the population and tourism in Rotterdam. | Architecture → Urban Planning 1465 | tourist 58 tourism 303 neighborhood 2424 student 7623 research 8967 | Rotterdam → Center 382 |
| yalla.nl | Yalla | The website provides customized group travel packages, where customers can collaborate with experts to create their own trip. Yalla has decades of experience in organizing trips and offers 24/7 support during the trip. The website presents travel ideas and examples, such as a culinary journey through Moroccan cuisine, and offers a process for booking a trip, from selecting an example to designing a trip based on personal wishes. | TravelBrands → Travel Agencies 1840 | customization 1723 destination 2580 travel 7210 sustainability 18451 | |
| kipenzi-safari.nl | Kipenzi Safari NL | The company offers various trips including safaris, sabbaticals, volunteering, and cultural tourism. Kipenzi Safari strives to provide personal experiences by integrating their love and passion for Tanzania into their travels. As a family business, they value hospitality and personal attention, making visitors feel welcome and experience an unforgettable African adventure. | Africa → Tanzania 39 TravelStyles → Adventure 635 | tanzania 74 safari 181 retreat 1638 trip 2032 hospitality 3491 | |
| duurzameroadtrip.nl | Duurzame Roadtrip | The series, broadcast on RTL4 and Videoland, travels throughout the Netherlands to uncover sustainable initiatives. Episode 6 covers topics such as sustainable snacks, cleaning up litter, fast charging, and a visit to a sustainable ecoresort. The website provides information about energy advisors (EnergiePartners) and job vacancies for this role, as well as links to LaadpaalToday, Fastned, and Nederland Schoon. | Knowledge → Media 46963 | television series 15 energy advisor 29 litter 414 charging stations 421 sustainability 18451 | Velsen → IJmuiden 1109 |
| tent2.nl | Tent2 | Tent2 was founded by Peter Ramp and Djoerd Vulto, with their experience as camping managers, to develop and sell high-quality, sustainable camping tents. The Dune Tent and Lodge Tent offer a spacious and luxurious camping experience with robust frames and plenty of light. Tent2 emphasizes sustainable materials, a balance between recreation and the natural environment, and the long lifespan of the tents. | Camping → Tents 344 | tent 1328 comfort 1473 investment 2070 camp 2466 nature 9094 sustainability 18451 | |
| herok.nl | HEROK - People Development By Nature | The organization offers services such as interim change and people management, coaching, career guidance, and training, both within the company and in nature. Since 2003, exploration trips have been offered, specifically the Safari & Coaching Experience, which makes personal and professional development possible in Africa or India. Since April 2019, a coaching and career guidance location has been available in Villa Foia Vella in Spain, a tranquil place for personal and professional growth. | Internships & Jobs → Internships 551 | career guidance 210 nature 9094 coach 25810 | |
| rachelwerkt.nl | rachelwerkt.nl | Rachel Kruk describes a feeling of unease and criticism towards her own role as a tourist during weekend trips and vacations, often comparing herself to an actor in an open-air museum. The author, residing on Texel, reflects on an incident with her husband in the Biesbosch, where she disrupted the relaxation with philosophical musings about sustainable tourism and recognized herself as an unwanted ‘tourist’. Kruk expresses a desire to not be a ‘typical’ tourist and speculates on alternative forms of travel and the negative consequences of overtourism. | Personal Blog → Reflection 821 | tourist 58 role 234 tourism 303 | Drimmelen → Biesbosch 313 |
| heuvelrugingoedebanen.nl | Stichting Heuvelrug in Goede Banen | The Utrechtse Heuvelrug is a unique area threatened by increasing traffic, fragmentation of nature, degradation of old wet areas, and pressure for development outside the red contour. The foundation strives to preserve and enhance the natural and cultural richness of the Heuvelrug, focusing on the area south of the A12 between Doorn, Maarn, Maarsbergen, and Leersum. The foundation works with a network to promote more peace and quiet on the Heuvelrug, more robust nature, less traffic, less disturbance, less fragmentation, and to move towards a zero-emission economy. | Environment → Nature Conservation 1803 | heuvelrug 20 economy 682 traffic 916 culture 3922 nature 9094 network 11123 | Utrecht → Utrecht Hill Ridge 2054 |
| vvgroep.nl | VVGroep | VVGroep develops and operates hospitality and leisure concepts, with each concept having its own unique story. The company already has several self-developed concepts in its portfolio and is committed to further expanding them with new concepts and projects. Currently, VVGroep is expanding its portfolio with developments in various locations in the Netherlands, including hotels, holiday parks and various restaurants. | Accommodation → Holiday Parks 1024 | franchise 284 holiday park 566 concept 3338 hotel 3543 portfolio 6854 restaurant 11215 | |
| lilys-duurzaam-kamperen.nl | Lily’s Sustainable Camping | Lily’s sets up fully furnished tents on campsites in North Holland, where the regular accommodations are fully booked. The tents are furnished with recycled camping equipment to create a feeling of comfort and vacation without using new materials. The company stands for a sustainable and ethical approach to camping, with the mission to offer hope to all living beings under the starry sky. | Camping → Tents 344 | mission 1000 tent 1328 comfort 1473 camp 2466 vacation 4234 sustainability 18451 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |