With reisadvies.nu, the travel industry in the Netherlands is launching its own platform for travel advice with transparent color coding for countries. Consumers can rest assured that all countries that have a yellow travel advice on reisadvies.nu are safe and that you can travel there with good insurance.
The travel sector is pleased with the government's decision to change the approach to travel advice for destinations within the EU and advocates applying this new policy to destinations outside the EU as well.
We all want to go on vacation…. but many are not right now. To accommodate travelers, the ANVR, together with the SGR guarantee fund, offers the option of rebooking or canceling the trip.
Friends of mine asked advice about their planned trip to Thailand (1st time). They have requested a quote from a travel organization for an individual, guided trip with 4 people. An amount of € 2.195 per person is requested for this, excluding the flight they have already booked.
Travel agencies and hotels are demanding action against online accommodation providers
Thailand is a popular tourist destination and everyone wants to get a piece of it. More and more online players are aiming for Thailand. These online travel agencies (OTAs) from abroad (such as Airbnb) are a thorn in the side of local hoteliers. Thai travel organizations therefore want the government to take measures against the OTAs.
Consumers' Association: Few complaints from travelers about Dutch travel organisations
A survey among 2800 travelers for the Consumer Association's Travel Guide shows that Dutch travel organizations are doing well. No fewer than 62% are satisfied with the tour operator and 31% are even very satisfied.
Dutch tourists still go to Thailand
Dutch tourists will not let their holiday plans be disrupted by the political unrest in Thailand. Travel organizations say they don't notice much of it.
Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets: Travel industry not yet honest about prices
You know. You see a nice trip to Thailand, for example, and for an attractive price. Once you start booking, all kinds of costs appear to be added and you are still expensive.
During the Travel Prices Action Week from 17 to 21 June, the Consumers' Association will press travel providers directly for fair travel prices.
Those who want to book a plane ticket or organized trip to Thailand, for example, are still being misled by opaque prices or prohibited surcharges.
Consumers Association: Unfair prices in the travel industry most annoying price deception
Suppose you have found a cheap flight ticket to Bangkok after a long search. You then decide to book, but if you eventually have to pay, all kinds of vague costs will be added, such as reservation costs or file costs.
Asia specialist Arcadia Reizen bankrupt
Travel organization Arcadia Reizen from Alkmaar is in financial trouble. The travel agency has reported to the SGR, the Stichting Garantiefonds Reisgelden, that the money has run out.
New poll: Who is the best Thailand tour operator 2011?
Schools have started again and the summer holidays are coming to an end. In recent months, many Dutch people have undoubtedly traveled to Thailand again. Every year, approximately 180.000 Dutch tourists visit 'the Land of Smiles'. Some do this on their own infinitive and put together their own journey. Still others go organized through a travel company. That can be a tour, but also a beach holiday. Did you enjoy your holiday in Thailand and would you like to …
Good news for tour operators specialized in Thailand. When choosing a travel organization, consumers are mainly guided by their brand experience. There is also a preference for specialized tour operators. This has emerged from internal research by Zoover into the clicking behavior of consumers on the holiday review site. Tour operators have work to do, they must ensure that consumers understand their brand for a specific destination. Consumers pay attention…
Blacklist travel organizations: the ANVR's pillory
The ANVR has believed that it should pillory a number of travel organizations. Right or self-interest? Since January 11, the ANVR website has had a 'signal list' with travel organizations that it calls 'suspicious'. I recently reported that on this blog (Black list ANVR: two Thailand specialists). A rather heavy remedy. You could take it as advice not to book with these organizations. It is notable that there are also…