From 5 to 7 February 2026, the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch will be the lively backdrop for the very first edition of the Holiday Festival, the new travel lifestyle event where destinations, travel organizations and travel lifestyle brands come together in an inspiring festival atmosphere full of advice, experience and entertainment.
As part of the VvKR, Reisbrigade participates with personal, adventurous and carefully curated trips that take travelers to destinations where authenticity is key.
Travel with guts, love and local connection
Reisbrigade is known for its tailor-made trips that give travelers unforgettable memories and at the same time allow the local population at destination to benefit optimally from the visit. Travel for travelers who want to look beyond the beaten track. From remote deserts to colorful markets and verdant valleys, the organization develops trips that stay close to the local culture while leaving room for adventure and freedom. Small scale, honest advice and sustainable choices form the basis of their approach. “Traveling should feel like stepping into a story,” says Kim Nooyens of Reisbrigade. ‘During the Holiday Festival, we want to show how we make travel personal. Not by following standard routes, but by connecting places, people and experiences into a journey that suits who someone is.’
A powerful addition to the festival experience
According to Frits Kuijper, creative director of the Holiday Festival, Reisbrigade brings a fresh, adventurous energy to the festival floor. ‘They give travel a face that is tough, social and honest. Visitors to Reisbrigade immediately feel that they work with passion and knowledge, and that makes their participation particularly valuable.’
T.J. van Apeldoorn, strategic director of the Holiday Festival, sees Reisbrigade as a reinforcement of the diversity within the platform. ‘With Reisbrigade we show how rich the small-scale travel industry is. Their way of working, with attention to people and destinations, fits perfectly within our ambition to create a broad and inspiring festival.’
About the Holiday Festival
The Holiday Festival will take place from 5 to 7 February 2026 in the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The event brings together destinations, travel companies and travel lifestyle brands in an inspiring festival atmosphere full of experience, advice and entertainment.
Curious about the possibilities to participate? Check out vakantiefestival.com/info or contact the team on sales@vakantiefestival.com / 085 486 85 41.
