The Benelux recreation sector gathers suppliers of accommodation, leisure services and operators who need operational and commercial solutions. Three days in Hardenberg highlight trends such as sustainability, digitalisation and cost control.
Dates and venue in Hardenberg
Recreatie Vakbeurs 2026 runs from 17 to 19 November at Evenementenhal Hardenberg. Opening hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 00 to 18 00 and Thursday 10 00 to 17 00. The venue address is Energieweg 2, 7772 TV Hardenberg.
Exhibitor and attendee profile
The fair targets decision makers from holiday parks, campsites, day leisure and hospitality firms. Visitors include executives, middle management, marketing teams and technical staff. Exhibitors cover holiday homes and chalets, glamping suppliers, F&B providers and reservation and management technology vendors.
Programme highlights and thematic areas
The programme features zones focused on innovation and guest experience, including Recreatie Dorp and the Indoor Innovation Playground. Key themes listed for the event are AI and technology, regulation, rising costs and VAT, guest experience and sustainability.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at Recreatie Vakbeurs 2026
Preparation must be targeted. Practical steps to improve commercial outcomes are:
- Screen the participant list in advance and select holiday parks and campsites that match your product fit. Identify the relevant contact roles.
- Build brief demos that demonstrate operational savings or guest experience gains. Decision makers prioritise measurable results.
- Use the fair s lead capture tools such as the Smart Badge Reader and the Easyfairs App to record contacts cleanly and speed up post event follow up.
- Schedule confirmed meetings at your stand or in passing. Send short confirmations with time and topic to avoid wasted travel within the venue.
- Bring concise technical sheets and case summaries. Technical staff value clear specifications and installation timelines.
Key figures
The previous edition recorded 8,500 recreation professionals and 360 exhibitors. The event addressed 15 themes and showcased 93 innovations. Seventy two percent of exhibitors rebooked for the next edition.
Closing note and official link
For suppliers working with campsites, holiday parks or leisure services, Recreatie Vakbeurs 2026 is a practical venue to test cost reduction and sustainability solutions. Book a stand, view the exhibitor list or download the media kit at the official website http://www.recreatie-vakbeurs.nl and plan your meetings in advance.
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