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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
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
Universities of applied sciences are more than knowledge factories. They are incubators of innovation an talent development, not only in lecture halls...
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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...
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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...
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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
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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
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
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
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
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 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
A successful alumni event took place on Thursday 22 May. Leisure & Events organised this event together with Tourism. More than hundred alumni...