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Welcome,

to the Industry Fair 2023

🗓  29th November
📍 WTC Hotel Leeuwarden, Heliconweg 52

Programme

We are delighted to welcome all of you to the Industry Fair XL 2023, where you have the opportunity to explore, meet, and connect with the industry. This event provides a unique chance for you to engage with potential employers, discover companies that align with your interests and future learning objectives, and, most importantly, explore the variety of opportunities to prepare you effectively for your internship and beyond.

On the exhibition floor, you will find approximately 100 internship companies, and you can participate in various workshops that provide insights into different types of internships and relevant themes. Companies will pitch themselves at the Company Pitch square, ensuring you gain a clear understanding of what they have to offer. Furthermore, we have set up a Meet & Connect square where, in just 30 minutes, you can meet up to 50 professionals through an interactive digital game.

Whether your passion lies in hospitality, organizing meaningful leisure activities, or contributing to sustainable tourism in the future, Industry Fair will help you make the right choices now.
Industry Fair is all about your future!

So, explore, ask questions, and build connections. For students of Leisure & Events Management, International Tourism Management, and Hotel Management School, this day can be a springboard for an enlightening internship and a successful professional career.

With warm regards,
Ilse Hooiveld – Leisure & Events Management
Christiaan van der Ham – International Tourism Management
Stephanie van Oorschot – Hotel Management School Leeuwarden

Programme

Where the hospitality industry and professional education come together.

Time What?

09.30 – 11.30
Industry Fair round I

11.00 – 12.30
Workshops round I

13.15 – 15.15
Industry Fair round II

14.45 – 16.15
Workshops round II

 

Exhibition floor

Exhibition floor

Ground floor

GroundFloor

 

All companies on the ground floor

Masters & Research

  • 1. Master International Leisure, Tourism & Event Management
  • 2. Master International Hospitality and Service Management
  • 3. TIAS
  • 4. Research Institute

Congress & Events

  • 5. Carbon Network
  • 6. Foodservice Network, Food Inspiration & Shoot My Food
  • 7. Het Scheepvaartmuseum
  • 8. Hospitality Synergy Group
  • 9. KIT Hospitality
  • 10. Meetingselect
  • 11. Proske
  • 12. RAI Amsterdam
  • 13. The Farm Kitchen's Kookfabriek
  • 14. The Onemeeting Company
  • 15. WestergasTerras & WesterLiefde
  • 16. WILDLANDS ADVENTURE ZOO Emmen
  • 17. World Forum The Hague
  • 18. WTC Expo

Tourism

  • 19. Amsterdam & Partners
  • 20. AVIAREPS
  • 21. GI Travel
  • 22. Juvigo
  • 23. Worldia

Consultancy

  • 24. CONTRAST
  • 25. Doubble U
  • 26. Firstmate
  • 27. Giethoorn Hospitality
  • 28. Hospecs
  • 29. INPROVE Mystery Shopping
  • 30. Revenue Guru
  • 31. Van Spronsen & Partners horeca-advies

Food Service

  • 32. Albron
  • 33. De Horeca Groep
  • 34. HMSHost Schiphol
  • 35. InStockmarket
  • 36. Ron Gastrobar Groep
  • 37. Vineyard Company

Internship Caribbean & USA

  • 38. Caribbean & USA internships
  • 39. Global Monday
  • 54. Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar)

IT/ Technology

  • 40. LookingforBooking

Leisure Resorts

  • 41. Basecamp Eco-Resorts
  • 42. De Krim Texel
  • 43. Dormio Resorts & Hotels Will not attent the fair
  • 44. Landal GreenParks & Hof van Saksen

Marketing & PR

  • 45. Pitch PR
  • 46. ERNST+CO Sportmarketing
  • 47. Typhoon Hospitality

Real Estate

  • 48. Colliers
  • 49. OurDomain by Greystar
  • 50. VDW Horecamakelaars

Staffing/ Recruitment/ Training

  • 51. Independent Hospitality
  • 52. MELLES PEOPLE
  • 53. NTI-NLP
Companies that collaborate with Hotel Management School

Masters & Research

  • 1. Master International Leisure, Tourism & Event Management
  • 2. Master International Hospitality and Service Management
  • 3. TIAS
  • 4. Research Institute

Congress & Events

  • 5. Carbon Network
  • 6. Foodservice Network, Food Inspiration & Shoot My Food
  • 7. Het Scheepvaartmuseum
  • 8. Hospitality Synergy Group
  • 9. KIT Hospitality
  • 10. Meetingselect
  • 11. Proske
  • 12. RAI Amsterdam
  • 13. The Farm Kitchen's Kookfabriek
  • 14. The Onemeeting Company
  • 15. WestergasTerras & WesterLiefde
  • 17. World Forum The Hague

Consultancy

  • 24. CONTRAST
  • 25. Doubble U
  • 26. Firstmate
  • 27. Giethoorn Hospitality
  • 28. Hospecs
  • 29. INPROVE Mystery Shopping
  • 30. Revenue Guru
  • 31. Van Spronsen & Partners horeca-advies

Food Service

  • 32. Albron
  • 33. De Horeca Groep
  • 34. HMSHost Schiphol
  • 35. InStockmarket
  • 36. Ron Gastrobar Groep
  • 37. Vineyard Company

Internship Caribbean & USA

  • 38. Caribbean & USA internships
  • 39. Global Monday
  • 54. Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar)

Leisure Resorts

  • 41. Basecamp Eco-Resorts
  • 42. De Krim Texel
  • 43. Dormio Resorts & Hotels Will not attent the fair
  • 44. Landal GreenParks & Hof van Saksen

Marketing & PR

  • 46. ERNST+CO Sportmarketing
  • 47. Typhoon Hospitality

Real Estate

  • 48. Colliers
  • 49. OurDomain by Greystar
  • 50. VDW Horecamakelaars

Staffing/ Recruitment/ Training

  • 51. Independent Hospitality
  • 52. MELLES PEOPLE
  • 53. NTI-NLP
Companies that collaborate with Leisure & Events Management

Masters & Research

  • 1. Master International Leisure, Tourism & Event Management
  • 2. Master International Hospitality and Service Management
  • 4. Research ETFI

Congress & Events

  • 6. Foodservice Network, Food Inspiration & Shoot My Food
  • 9. KIT Hospitality
  • 10. Meetingselect
  • 11. Proske
  • 12. RAI Amsterdam
  • 14. The Onemeeting Company
  • 16. WILDLANDS ADVENTURE ZOO Emmen
  • 17. World Forum The Hague
  • 18. WTC Expo

Consultancy

  • 25. Doubble U

Food Service

  • 32. Albron

Internship Caribbean & USA

  • 38. Caribbean & USA internship
  • 54. Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar)

Leisure Resorts

  • 41. Basecamp Eco-Resorts
  • 42. De Krim Texel

Marketing & PR

  • 45. Pitch PR

Staffing/ Recruitment/ Training

  • 52. MELLES PEOPLE
  • 53. NTI-NLP
Companies that collaborate with Tourism Management

Masters & Research

  • 1. Master International Leisure, Tourism & Event Management
  • 2. Master International Hospitality and Service Management
  • 4. Research ETFI

Congress & Events

  • 10. Meetingselect
  • 11. Proske
  • 17. World Forum The Hague
  • 18. WTC Expo

Tourism

  • 19. Amsterdam & Partners
  • 20. AVIAREPS
  • 21. GI Travel
  • 22. Juvigo
  • 23. Worldia

Consultancy

  • 25. Doubble U

Food Service

  • 32. Albron

Internship Caribbean & USA

  • 38. Caribbean & USA internship
  • 54. Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar)

IT/ Technology

  • 40. LookingforBooking

Leisure Resorts

  • 42. De Krim Texel

Marketing & PR

  • 45. Pitch PR

Staffing/ Recruitment/ Training

  • 52. MELLES PEOPLE

1st floor

 

All companies on the 1st floor
  • 1. Accor
  • 2. Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA
  • 3. Bob W
  • 4. Conscious Hotels
  • 5. Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam
  • 6. Cycas Hospitality
  • 7. De L'Europe Amsterdam (Part of the Heineken Company)
  • 8. Ennismore
  • 9. Event Hotels
  • 10. Fine Hotels & Suites
  • 11. Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin
  • 12. Hilton
  • 13. HOMMAGE Luxury Hotels Collection
  • 14. Hotel Arts Barcelona
  • 15. Hotel Casa Amsterdam
  • 16. Hotel Okura Amsterdam
  • 17. Hyatt Hotels
  • 18. IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group)
  • 19. Inntel Hotels
  • 20. Ithaka Hospitality Partners
  • 21. Leonardo Hotels
  • 22. Lore Group
  • 23. Maritim Hotel Amsterdam
  • 24. Marriott International
  • 25. MEININGER Hotels
  • 26. Melia Hotels International
  • 27. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
  • 28. NH Hotel Group part of Minor Hotels
  • 29. Oostwegel Collection
  • 30. Park Inn by Radisson Antwerp Berchem
  • 31. Pestana Amsterdam Riverside
  • 32. Pillows Hotels
  • 33. Postillion Hotels
  • 34. PPHE Hotel Group
  • 35. Q Hospitality Group
  • 36. Radisson Hotel Group
  • 37. Ruby Hotels
  • 38. Sircle Collection
  • 39. The July (formerly City ID)
  • 40. The Social Hub
  • 41. Van der Valk services center
  • 42. WestCord Hotels
  • 43. Zoku
  • 44. Adina Hotels Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Companies that collaborate with Hotel Management School
  • 1. Accor
  • 2. Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA
  • 3. Bob W
  • 4. Conscious Hotels
  • 5. Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam
  • 6. Cycas Hospitality
  • 7. De L'Europe Amsterdam (Part of the Heineken Company)
  • 8. Ennismore
  • 9. Event Hotels
  • 10. Fine Hotels & Suites
  • 11. Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin
  • 12. Hilton
  • 13. HOMMAGE Luxury Hotels Collection
  • 14. Hotel Arts Barcelona
  • 15. Hotel Casa Amsterdam
  • 16. Hotel Okura Amsterdam
  • 17. Hyatt Hotels
  • 18. IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group)
  • 19. Inntel Hotels
  • 20. Ithaka Hospitality Partners
  • 21. Leonardo Hotels
  • 22. Lore Group
  • 23. Maritim Hotel Amsterdam
  • 24. Marriott International
  • 25. MEININGER Hotels
  • 26. Melia Hotels International
  • 27. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
  • 28. NH Hotel Group part of Minor Hotels
  • 29. Oostwegel Collection
  • 30. Park Inn by Radisson Antwerp Berchem
  • 31. Pestana Amsterdam Riverside
  • 32. Pillows Hotels
  • 33. Postillion Hotels
  • 34. PPHE Hotel Group
  • 35. Q Hospitality Group
  • 36. Radisson Hotel Group
  • 37. Ruby Hotels
  • 38. Sircle Collection
  • 39. The July (formerly City ID)
  • 40. The Social Hub
  • 41. Van der Valk services center
  • 42. WestCord Hotels
  • 43. Zoku
  • 44. Adina Hotels Germany, Austria and Switzerland 
Companies that collaborate with Leisure & Events Management
  • 9. Event Hotels
  • 11. Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin
  • 14. Hotel Arts Barcelona
  • 22. Lore Group
  • 24. Marriott International
  • 27. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
  • 31. Pestana Amsterdam Riverside
  • 34. PPHE Hotel Group
  • 35. Q Hospitality Group
  • 40. The Social Hub
  • 41. Van der Valk services center
  • 42. WestCord Hotels
  • 43. Zoku
  • 44. Adina Hotels Germany, Austria and Switzerland 
Companies that collaborate with Tourism Management
  • 4. Conscious Hotels
  • 9. Event Hotels
  • 11. Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin
  • 14. Hotel Arts Barcelona
  • 22. Lore Group
  • 25. MEININGER Hotels
  • 27. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
  • 31. Pestana Amsterdam Riverside
  • 34. PPHE Hotel Group
  • 35. Q Hospitality Group
  • 37. Ruby Hotels
  • 41. Van der Valk services center
  • 42. WestCord Hotels
  • 44. Adina Hotels Germany, Austria and Switzerland 

Company pitches

Company pitches are short presentations from a company in which they share insight of their company with you as a student. Below you can find the schedule of the company pitches. For the company pitches there is no registration needed. But please keep in mind that full is full. Per company pitch approximately 40 students can enter the room.

Speeddates

Round 1

09:30-09:37
 

09:42-09:49
Marriott International

09:54-10:01
 

10:06-10:13
Leonardo

10:18-10:25
Lore Group

10:30-10:37
The Farm Kitchen’s Kookfabriek

10:42-10:49
Van Spronsen & Partners horeca-advies

10:54-11:01
Hilton

11:06-11:13
UpDigital

11:18-11:25
The July

11:30-11:37
WestCord Hotels

11:42-11:49
De L’Europe Amsterdam

11:54-12.01
Hotel Arts Barcelona

12:06-12:13
OurDomain by Greystar

12:18-12:25
Hyatt Hotels

12:30-12:37
HMSHost Schiphol

Break

Round 2

13:15-13:22
Proske

13:27-13:34
Q Hospitality Group

13:39-13:46
ERNST+CO Sportmarketing UG

13:51-13:58
Independent Hospitality

14:03-14:10
Foodservice Network, Food Inspiration & Shoot My Food

14:15-14:22
De Horeca Groep

14:27-14:34
Melia Hotels International

14:39-14:46
WTC Expo

14:51-14:58
amsterdam&partners

15:03-15:10
Ennismore

15:15-15:22
Haman Scandinavia

15:27-15:34
Meetingselect

15:39-15:46
Van der Valk services center

15:51-15:58
Ecole Travel

16:03-16:10
 

Speeddates

A speeddate is a short private conversation of 10 minutes with a representative of a company. There is only limited space available within the speeddates, so register soon.

 

Please keep in mind that if you are doing a speeddate that you have to hand in your updated CV before the Industry Fair. If you do not hand it in you won’t be able to do the speeddate.

Workshops

Speeddates – Round 1

  • Amsterdam & Partners
  • Conscious Hotels
  • NH Hotel Group part of Minor Hotels
  • De Horeca Groep
  • Firstmate
  • Foodservice Network, Food Inspiration & Shoot My Food
  • Global Monday
  • Greystar – OurDomain Amsterdam South East
  • Het Scheepvaartmuseum
  • Hilton
  • HMS Host Schiphol
  • Hospitality Synergy Group
  • Hotel Arts Barcelona
  • Hyatt Hotels
  • IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group)
  • Independent Hospitality
  • Inntel Hotels
  • KIT Hospitality
  • Leonardo
  • LookingforBooking
  • Lore Group
  • Marriott International
  • Meetingselect
  • Melia Hotels International
  • Pitch PR
  • Postillion Hotels
  • Q Hospitality Group
  • RAI Amsterdam
  • Sircle Collection
  • The July 
  • The Onemeeting Company
  • Van der Valk sevices center
  • WestCord Hotels
  • Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen
  • World Forum The Hague
  • WTC Expo

Speeddates – Round 2

  • Amsterdam & Partners
  • Conscious Hotels
  • De L’Europe Amsterdam
  • Ennismore
  • Firstmate
  • Foodservice Network, Food Inspiration & Shoot My Food
  • Het Scheepvaartmuseum
  • Hilton
  • HMS Host Schiphol
  • HOMMAGE Luxury Hotels Collection
  • Hospitality Synergy Group
  • Hotel Arts Barcelona
  • Hyatt Hotels
  • Hyatt Regency Cologne
  • IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group)
  • Independent Hospitality
  • Inntel Hotels
  • Leonardo Hotels
  • LookingforBooking
  • Marriott International
  • MEININGER Hotels
  • Melia Hotels International
  • NH Hotel Group part of Minor Hotels
  • Oostwegel Collection
  • OurDomain by Greystar
  • Pitch PR
  • Q Hospitality Group
  • RAI Amsterdam
  • Sircle Collection
  • The July
  • The Onemeeting Company
  • Van der Valk sevices center
  • Van Spronsen & Partners horeca-advies
  • WestCord Hotels
  • World Forum The Hague
  • WTC Expo

Network area

Explanation

At the Network Square you have the opportunity to get in touch with different companies in an interactive way through the game: ‘Meet & Connect’
You play the game on your phone (no app required). The game has 12 rounds of interactive challenges to get to know the industry partner. By playing this game you can make contacts with different companies in a unique way and form new relationships. Each round you play with a different partner. The duration of the game is half an hour.

The networking square has a few permanent companies such as:

  • Netwerk Time To Connect
  • Merkevents
  • Leisure Expert Group
  • You can also invite other industry partners to join you in this game 

You can find an impression of the game by watching the following movie.

 

Programme

The ‘Meet & Connect’ game is offered 4 rounds in both the morning and the afternoon.
It is not necessary to register in advance, you can participate whenever you want, but there are limited spots available per round.

Morning rounds:
Round 1: 10:00-10:30
Round 2: 10:40-11:10
Round 3: 11:20-11:50
Round 4: 12:00-12:30

Afternoon rounds:
Round 1: 13:30– 14:00
Round 2: 14:10-14:40
Round 3: 14:50-15:20
Round 4: 15:30-16:00

We look forward to welcoming you at the Network Square at the Industry Fair XL!

Workshops

Workshops morning

 

ROUND 1  | 11.00-11.30

ROUND 2 | 11.35-12.05

ROUND 3 | 12.10-12.40

Brussels

 A Career as Hospitality Consultant by Desiree Sunder (Firstmate) A Career as Hospitality Consultant by Leonie van Spronsen (van Spronsen) Plan Be – Presenting yourself as a Professional by Christiaan van der Ham

Londen

 The Value of a Design Mindset in Professional Practice by Bauke Boonstra/Joost Nauta (Dutch) A Career in Event Management by Anton van der Sluis (Director Leeuwarden Student City) (Dutch) A Career in Event Management by Anton van der Sluis (Director Leeuwarden Student City) (English)

Paris

 Plan Be – Presenting yourself as a Professional by Christiaan van der Ham A career in General Management hosted by Hans van der Reijden (ITHAKA) Brainstorm Like The Best ENG by Friso Visser (Brain Fuel)

Oslo

   Mindful Leadership by Joan & Noor (WestCord Hotels) Mindful Leadership by Joan & Noor (WestCord Hotels)

Milan

 Story telling to enhance guest experience (Lore Group) Travel With Purpose: Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) (Hilton) Travel With Purpose: Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) (Hilton)

Madrid

 Non-verbal communication in a professional environment by David Munoz Alcazar (Marriott) Non-verbal communication in a professional environment by David Munoz Alcazar (Marriott) The Value of a Design Mindset in Professional Practice by Bauke Boonstra/Joost Nauta (English)

Amsterdam

 Launch you Career by Ilse Gerlagh & Victor van Wees (Independent Hospitality) Launch you Career by Ilse Gerlagh & Victor van Wees (Independent Hospitality)  

Prague

 A career as Tour Operator by Kimberly Bras (D Reizen) A career as Tour Operator by Kimberly Bras (D Reizen) Écht veranderen met serious gaming door Jeffrey Meijer (JGM Serious Experiences)

 

     More information about the workshops >

Workshops afternoon

 

ROUND 1 | 14.45-15.15

ROUND 2 | 15.20-15.50

ROUND 3 | 15.55-16.25

Brussels

 A Career as Hospitality Consultant by Desiree Sunder (Firstmate) A Career as Hospitality Consultant by Leonie van Spronsen (van Spronsen) Plan Be – Presenting yourself as a Professional by Christiaan van der Ham

Londen

 A Career in Event Management by Anton van der Sluis (Director Leeuwarden Student City) (Dutch) A Career in Event Management by Anton van der Sluis (Director Leeuwarden Student City) (English) The Value of a Design Mindset in Professional Practice by Bauke Boonstra/Joost Nauta (Dutch)

Paris

 A career in General Management hosted by Erik-Jan Bausch (Leonardo) A career in General Management hosted by Erik-Jan Bausch (Leonardo) Brainstorm Like The Best ENG by Friso Visser (Brain Fuel)

Oslo

 Mindful Leadership by Joan & Noor (WestCord Hotels) Mindful Leadership by Joan & Noor (WestCord Hotels)  

Milan

 Travel With Purpose: Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) (Hilton) Story telling to enhance guest experience (Lore Group) Travel With Purpose: Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) (Hilton)

Madrid

 The Value of a Design Mindset in Professional Practice by Bauke Boonstra/Joost Nauta (English) Non-verbal communication in a professional environment by David Munoz Alcazar (Marriott) Non-verbal communication in a professional environment by David Munoz Alcazar (Marriott)

Amsterdam

 Launch you Career by Ilse Gerlagh & Victor van Wees (Independent Hospitality) Launch you Career by Ilse Gerlagh & Victor van Wees (Independent Hospitality)  

Prague

 A career as Tour Operator by Kimberly Bras (D Reizen) A career as Tour Operator by Kimberly Bras (D Reizen) Écht veranderen met serious gaming door Jeffrey Meijer (JGM Serious Experiences)

 

     More information about the workshops >
A career in General Management hosted by Hans van der Reijden (ITHAKA)

“Is the age old story of “Dishwasher to student, to CEO” still a possibility? It sure is!

 Let’s talk Vision & Culture and how connecting People, Purpose, and Performance will get you there!”

Hans is founder & CEO of Ithaka Hospitality Partners and will share everything with you about a career in General Management.

With more than 30 years of experience as an international hotelier, Hans van der Reijden is recognized around the world as a visionary leader and trusted expert.

A native of Holland, Hans began his hospitality career at a young age in a 2-Star Michelin restaurant, followed by stints in Antwerp, Belgium and on board the ships of the Holland America Line before
joining The Ritz-Carlton. He excelled within the organization, opening numerous hotels around the world and developing a close relationship with company founder and legendary hotelier Horst Schulze.
During his time with The Ritz-Carlton, Hans saw first-hand the impact of an organization focused not just on delivering exceptional service for guests, but also on creating a rich employee-focused company culture.

Non-verbal communication in a professional environment by David Muñoz Alcazar (Marriott)

In today’s world, as work environments become more and more competitive, effective communication is the key to fostering meaningful connections with stakeholders that propels us towards our career goals.

Communication extends beyond mere words; it encompasses a multitude of elements that shape how our message is interpreted by the recipient.

Within the context of a job interview or any professional environment, this workshop aims to assist you to identify and create awareness of the key factors/elements that influence the communication process and the final outcomes of it.

Launch you Career by Ilse Gerlagh & Victor van Wees (Independent Hospitality)

Your internship in advance and some choices to make. We can help you to make a plan. And even they can help you to get in contact with people in the business to verify your plans, doubts and challenges.

Do I go abroad or do I stay in The Netherlands?

Challenges in a new surrounding or continuing for a secured future plan?

Lots of questions? Do we meet on November 29th ?

A Career as Hospitality Consultant by Desiree Sunder (Firstmate)

During this workshop we will explain the students all about the ins and outs when starting a career as an hospitality consultant at Firstmate. Next to that, we will set up a F&B concept together with the students. We do this by collecting data from the group which we will analyze and translate into a creative F&B concept. Besides we take a look into the feasibility (and profitability) of the business case. At the end of this workshop, the students will know the basics of creating a hospitality concept.

A Career as Hospitality Consultant by Leonie van Spronsen (van Spronsen)

In this workshop we discuss the realities of being a working hospitality consultant in The Netherlands. What are our main activities? What kind of clients do we work for and what does it mean to a hospitality consultant?
The workshop will be led by Leonie van Spronsen of Van Spronsen & Partners horeca-advies.

Plan Be – Presenting yourself as a Professional by Christiaan van der Ham

Soon, your career will take off, an exciting time because there is so much to look after. Your professional profile on social media can be as important as your CV and Cover Letter. Of course, don’t forget your Professional Attitude and Outfit either.
Christiaan van der Ham looks forward to presenting this to you and offering you tools to create a flying start for your career.

Mindful Leadership by Joan & Noor (WestCord Hotels)

How to be mindful in a world which is constantly asking you to perform?

Get inspired with the basics of mindful leadership and get to know your own powerful medicine: your breath

Together we will think about the question: what does success means to me?

We are looking forward welcoming you during one of our workshops on the 29th of November

A Career in Event Management by Anton van der Sluis (Director Leeuwarden Student City) (English)

Are you also curious what a career in Event Management entails? Anton will tell you everything about it. There are lots of career possibilities within events like business events or public events, working for a hotel as Conference & Events employee or for a that organizes the events from A-Z. Do you want to know more about this? Then this is the right workshop for you to join.

Travel With Purpose: Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) (Hilton)

Travel with Purpose is Hilton’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy to drive responsible travel and tourism globally. During this workshop, you will learn how Hilton and hotels in general seek to create positive environmental and social impact across our operations, supply chain and communities. Hilton’s ESG goals are in line with the 2030 Paris Climate agreement and our strategy answers the following question:  ‘’Why Save The World? Because we want to continue travelling it!’’

A career as Tour Operator by Kimberly Bras (D Reizen)

Ever wondered about what tour operating involves? That it’s not only about designing trips for customers, but also how you make these trips exactly tailormade for your loyal clientele? And what about finding those customers, keeping them happy, and making them repeat-customers?  O, and of course: payments, insurances, operations … In short: this workshop shows you a sneak preview into the fascinating world of tour operating. 

Story telling to enhance guest experience by Sven de Boer (Lore Group)

In addition to being a Concierge, Sven de Boer is also the Guest Experience Lead at Pulitzer Amsterdam. Because both are ultimately service-oriented, these roles reinforce each other. As stories create stronger emotional bonds, storytelling has the potential to truly connect with each other. You will learn some of the best do’s and don’ts and of course how this could enhance the Guest Experience.

Brainstorm Like The Best ENG by Friso Visser (Brain Fuel)

Friso Visser is the founder of Brain Fuel. A ‘brainstorming company’ and community of more than 100 facilitators who help organizations find solutions every day. Armed with brainstorms, innovation processes and an enormous number of methods, Brain Fuel brings creativity everywhere. You will learn some of the best and funnest tricks that we also use at Greenpeace, Disney, Nike and other clubs that need creativity every day. 

Écht veranderen met serious gaming door Jeffrey Meijer (JGM Serious Experiences)

Een interactieve workshop met theorie, een serious game en reflectie op elkaars communicatiestijl.  

Één persoon ziet de bom, de rest van het team krijgt de handleiding om de bom te ontmantelen. Het team heeft 5 minuten de tijd om de bom te ontmantelen. Communicatie voorkeur stijlen zullen getoond worden. Nadat de bom wel of niet ontmanteld is wordt er gereflecteerd op de communicatiestijlen en structuur. 

A career in General Management hosted by Erik-Jan Bausch (Leonardo)


Erik-Jan Bausch is the current General Mananger of Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam and he will tell you everything about what a career in General Management entails.

The Value of a Design Mindset in Professional Practice by Bauke Boonstra/Joost Nauta

Join us for an engaging open dialogue workshop in which we go back to the foundation of a Design Based approach to Education and further explore the core attributes of Design Thinking.
Discover the power of empathy, ambiguity and curiosity in professional practice, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.

Company list

Company list

  • Accor
  • Account manager NHL Stenden van Caribbean & USA
  • Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA
  • Albron
  • Amsterdam & Partners
  • Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
  • AVIAREPS
  • Basecamp Eco-Resorts
  • Bob W
  • Carbon Network
  • Colliers
  • Conscious Hotels
  • Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam
  • CONTRAST
  • Cycas Hospitality
  • De Horeca Groep
  • De Krim Texel
  • De L’Europe Amsterdam (The HEINEKEN Company)
  • Dormio Resorts & Hotels
  • Doubble U
  • Ennismore
  • ERNST+CO Sportmarketing UG
  • Event Hotels
  • Fine Hotels & Suites
  • Firstmate
  • Foodservice Network, Food Inspiration & Shoot My Food
  • GI Travel
  • Giethoorn Hospitality
  • Global Monday
  • Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin
  • Het Scheepvaartmuseum
  • Hilton
  • HMSHost Schiphol
  • HOMMAGE Luxury Hotels Collection
  • Hospecs
  • Hospitality Synergy Group
  • Hotel Arts Barcelona
  • Hotel Casa Amsterdam
  • Hotel Okura Amsterdam
  • Hyatt Hotels
  • Hyatt Regency Cologne
  • IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group)
  • Independent Hospitality
  • Inntel Hotels
  • INPROVE Mystery Shopping
  • InStockmarket
  • Ithaka Hospitality Partners, LLC
  • Juvigo GmbH
  • KIT Hospitality
  • Landal GreenParks
  • Leonardo Hotels
  • LookingforBooking
  • Lore Group
  • Maritim Hotel Amsterdam
  • Marriott International
  • Master International Hospitality and Service Management
  • Master International Leisure, Tourism & Event Management
  • Meetingselect
  • MEININGER Hotels
  • Melia Hotels International
  • MELLES PEOPLE
  • MILTEM
  • Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
  • NTI-NLP
  • Oostwegel Collection
  • OurDomain by Greystar 
  • Park Inn by Radisson Antwerp Berchem
  • Pestana Amsterdam Riverside
  • Pillows Hotels
  • Pitch PR
  • Postillion Hotels
  • PPHE Hotel Group
  • Proske GmbH
  • Q Hospitality Group
  • Radisson Hotel Group
  • RAI Amsterdam
  • Research ETFI
  • Revenue Guru
  • Ron Gastrobar Groep
  • Ruby Hotels
  • Sircle Collection
  • The Farm Kitchen’s Kookfabriek
  • The Hoxton
  • The July (former City ID)
  • The Onemeeting Company
  • The Social Hub
  • TIAS
  • Typhoon Hospitality
  • Van der Valk services center
  • Van Spronsen & Partners horeca-advies
  • VDW Horecamakelaars
  • Vineyard Company
  • WestCord Hotels
  • WestergasTerras & WesterLiefde
  • WILDLANDS ADVENTURE ZOO Emmen
  • World Forum The Hague
  • Worldia GmbH
  • WTC Expo
  • Zoku
Representative list

F.A.Q.

Q: What should I wear during the Industry Fair XL?
A: Please wear business attire (suit) to the fair.

Q: What is the WIFI?
A: There is an open network, which you can use without password. Open network: WestCord hotel Leeuwarden.

Q: Where can I park my car?
A:  There is a parking lot next to WTC Hotel Leeuwarden (on the left of Holland Casino) which you can use,  B2 & B3.

Q: Where is it allowed to smoke at the WTC Hotel Leeuwarden?
A: Smoking is allowed at the front of the hotel, near the entrance.

Q: Where can I park my bike?
A: You can park your bike at the front of the hotel, on the right side of the entrance.

Q: What is the address of WTC Hotel Leeuwarden?
A: The address is Heliconweg 52 | 8914 AT Leeuwarden

Contact

Do you have any questions about your personal programme or general questions?
Please feel free to contact Meeting u by e-mail; [email protected]

Do you have internship related questions?
Please send an e-mail to:
› HMSL: industryoffice.hms@nhlstenden.com 

› L&E: [email protected] 

› Tourism: [email protected]