Rick Venmans, General Manager of Apollofirst, reflects on leading a heritage boutique hotel in Amsterdam, sharing insights on preserving character, delivering personal service, and creating meaningful
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During the first day of the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, on 22 April, which this year coincides with Earth Day, Hotels for Trees and the exhibition organisers will join forces to raise awareness
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Radical transparency: from trend to necessity in hospitality Transparency is rapidly becoming one of the defining themes as we move towards 2026. This global movement, often referred to as radical tra
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Can you tell us about your journey from F&B Manager to General Manager, and how that has shaped your leadership style? I began my career with a strong focus on food and beverage operations, working to
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During the upcoming edition of the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam on 22 and 23 April, HAIL Europe will demonstrate how amenities have developed from purely functional products into an integral part
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Tell us about your journey in hospitality and what led you to become General Manager of De Witte Lelie. My journey in hospitality started with my studies in Business specializing in Hotel Management
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Can you tell me about your journey into hospitality and how you arrived at your current role? I worked for a large hotel chain for three years before joining this hotel in October 2025. I was drawn to
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To start, can you tell us about your journey and how you became General Manager? I studied hospitality management and gained experience through internships in both large and small hotels. After travel
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What first drew you to hospitality, and how did that path lead you to your role now as Head of Operations? I started promoting events at a young age. By the age of 18, I started my own company focused
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Tell us about your journey into design and what first drew you to working in hospitality and hotel interiors. I was always drawn to design and aesthetics from a very young age. My Mom (RIP) was very c
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For nearly four decades, Vingcard has been a global leader in access and security solutions designed specifically for the needs of the hospitality. Part of the ASSA ABLOY Group operating across 160+ c
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Can you briefly tell us about your background and education? After secondary school, I moved to Breda to study at St. Joost School of Art & Design, where I graduated as an interior architect. Still
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We are thrilled that Jelena from Obradov Studio will be designing the Innovation Stage at the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, as her designs are synonymous with quality, intimacy, and creativity. A
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Safety has become one of the most critical concerns for hotels today. From secure access to staff protection and safe internet, the Scandinavian company ASSA ABLOY delivers innovative and reliable sol
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In this edition of The Hotelier Edit, we sit down with Myrthe Slotemaker from Morgan & Mees to learn more about their path into hospitality, the vision behind their property, and the lessons she's lea
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The smartphone has become the most important tool for hoteliers to maintain contact with their guests. Where previously the reception desk, the in-room telephone, and the paper hotel directory were ce
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L:a Bruket was founded in 2008 on Sweden’s west coast, in the coastal town of Varberg, which has a 200-year-old spa tradition. Our products are inspired by this heritage, combining natural elements f
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We are an international coffee roasting company, a sustainable family business based in Hamburg since 1866. We supply our Benelux costumers from our office in Amersfoort. J.J.Darboven's coffee blends
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In a world where stress, jet lag and mental fatigue have become the norm, hotels are transforming from traditional places to sleep into high-performance wellness hubs. The latest trend? Biohacking sui
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The theme for 2026, Shaping Tomorrow, is about critically rethinking every aspect of hospitality: from sustainability and digitalisation to personalisation and efficiency.
As Amsterdam’s hospitality scene continues to evolve, The Diamond has quickly emerged as one of the city’s most talked-about additions. Leading the operation is Wesley, whose diverse background across
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Our in-house trend watcher, Vincent van Dijk, observes that fewer and fewer staff members are present in hotels. In his view, this development is unstoppable.
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