The Vakantie Festival, which will have its first edition in the spring of 2026 in the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, has managed to attract a new key player: Corendon is participating in the consumer event as a participant. This makes the travel organization one of the big names in the industry that is actively helping to build this new travel platform.
Dick Gussen, Director of Brand & Media Partnerships at Corendon, explains the choice: “We believe in direct contact with the traveler. The Vakantie Festival is a new initiative that we want to support. It gives us the opportunity to bring Corendon and its destinations to the attention of potential holidaymakers in an inspiring way. We assume that the atmosphere, set-up and timing of the event fit well with how we want to approach the market. We are therefore excited to be here from the start.”
T.J. van Apeldoorn, co-founder of the Vakantie Festival, emphasizes the importance of this participation: “The fact that a player like Corendon joins the Vakantie Festival is of enormous value to us. They are among the most visible and influential travel organizations in the Netherlands. Their choice to participate says a lot about the belief in the concept and confirms that the festival is taken seriously within the industry.”
Co-founder Frits Kuijper also responds positively: “Corendon knows better than anyone how to make the holiday dream tangible. Their presence makes the festival stronger, more complete and more attractive to the visitor. We look forward to working together.”
The Vakantie Festival will take place in the spring of 2026 and will bring together travel providers, destinations and consumers in an inspiring setting full of advice, entertainment and travel inspiration. More leading participants will be announced in the coming weeks.
Curious about the participation options? www.vakantiefestival.com/info
The following parties have already confirmed their participation in the Vakantie Festival 2026:
Prijsvrij & D-reizen, CroisiEurope, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Zeetours Cruises, Justcurious, Avila Reizen, Curaçao Tourist Board, Just be Travellers, Le Beau Reizen, Travel Legends, LionsDive Beach Resort Curaçao, Avila Beach Hotel Curaçao, BlueFinn Charters (Curaçao), Scuba Do (Curaçao), X-Over and Excap.
