Tourism

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Tourism
  • Meet our alumni in Japan

    Meet our alumni in Japan

    Our president of the board, Jorrit Snijder, returned feeling very enthusiastic after meeting some of our alumni in Japan last October. We were very...

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  • Bringing the Guest Experience to life: from student to supervisor at Efteling

    Bringing the Guest Experience to life: from student to supervisor at Efteling

    Alumna Quincy Kievit shows that stepping from study into practice can be exciting, diverse and full of promise. How has she experienced her first...

    • Industry
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  • AI training for TUI: Where education and the business sector get connected

    AI training for TUI: where education and the business sector get connected

    Universities of applied sciences are more than knowledge factories. They are incubators of innovation an talent development, not only in lecture halls...

    • Industry
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  • Digital toolkit bridges skills gap for European Cultural Routes

    Digital toolkit bridges skills gap for European Cultural Routes

    NEXT ROUTES, a two-year project, has successfully transformed how Cultural Routes across Europe engage with digital technology, addressing critical...

    • Research
  • Creating equitable destinations

    Creating equitable destinations

    Though it may seem hard to envision, imagine a ‘just destination’ - a place where tourism is not solely about pleasing visitors and generating profit...

    • Expertise
    • Uncover
  • Esther Groenendaal

    Meet lecturer and researcher Esther Groenendaal

    A Q&A with Esther Groenendaal, a dedicated educator who transformed a five-year plan into a remarkable 27-year journey of inspiring students...

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  • Guiding the flow: a research into spreading tourists effectively

    Guiding the flow: a research into spreading tourists effectively

    A recent study has revealed a simple truth about tourist behaviour: visitors were just as happy exploring off-the-beaten-path locations as they were...

    • Research
  • Save the date | International Adventure Conference

    Save the date | International Adventure Conference

    Discover how adventure tourism can promote personal transformation, ecological care and regenerative tourism. Join us in reimagining tourism through...

    • Industry
    • Research
  • No fixed routes, but going with the flow: Mandy about her life in Sevilla

    No fixed routes, but going with the flow: Mandy about her life in Seville

    Six years ago, alumna Mandy Bombeeck left the Netherlands for sunny Seville, where she creates authentic city experiences as a Personal Travel Host...

    • Industry
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  • Building a more inclusive aviation industry

    Building a more inclusive aviation industry

    The aviation industry serves millions of passengers worldwide daily, yet significant barriers remain for travelers with disabilities. The INCLAVI...

    • Expertise
    • Industry
    • Research
  • Behind the scenes: ATPM students discover the magic in Belgian theme parks

    Behind the scenes: ATPM students discover the magic in Belgian theme parks

    What better way to kick off your second year in Attractions & Theme Parks Management than with an epic field trip to Belgium's most exciting...

    • Fieldwork
    • Industry
    • Stories
  • How academic collaboration is driving change in Sri Lanka

    How academic collaboration is driving change in Sri Lanka

    Proud to highlight the impactful research conducted by our BUas Tourism Destination Management master's student Monica Schram in Sri Lanka's emerging...

    • Research
    • Student work
    • TDM
  • Understanding climate risk perceptions in Montenegro’s tourism sector

    Understanding climate risk perceptions in Montenegro’s tourism sector

    As climate change increasingly impacts global tourism, understanding local perceptions of climate risks is essential for building resilient...

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    • Fieldwork
    • Research
    • Student work
  • Showcasing innovative concepts

    Showcasing innovative concepts

    Excitement and curiosity filled the air this week as dozens of green pagoda tents popped up across campus. Another milestone for our first-year...

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    • Student work
  • BUas wins big at the Reiswerk Travel Challenge 2025

    BUas wins big at the Reiswerk Travel Challenge 2025

    After five days of hard work, presentations, debates, and exploring the Costa Blanca, the winning teams of the Reiswerk Travel Challenge 2025 were...

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  • From classroom to campsite dream: Daan and Wieske about their BUas journey

    From classroom to campsite dream: Daan and Wieske about their BUas journey

    Sometimes a beautiful story begins in an unexpected place. For alumni Daan and Wieske that was during a Spanish class at BUas.

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  • Meet lecturer Martijn Smeenge

    Meet lecturer Martijn Smeenge

    A Q&A with Martijn, lecturer of the year (twice) at the Academy for Tourism. "Work on something you really enjoy and find interesting."

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  • How a passion for travel became a global career

    How a passion for travel became a global career

    Alumna Kim-Jiang Oost studied Tourism at BUas and is currently working at Khiri Travel in Bangkok as Junior Product and Account Manager, her former...

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  • Cross-Re-Tour

    Cross-Re-Tour funds the green and digital transition for 87 tourism SMEs across Europe

    Cross-Re-Tour is a three-year project funded under the European Union’s Single Market Programme. Its main goal is to support European tourism SMEs in...

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  • Leisure & Events and Tourism Alumni Event

    Leisure & Events and Tourism Alumni Event

    A successful alumni event took place on Thursday 22 May. Leisure & Events organised this event together with Tourism. More than hundred alumni...

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