From January 16 to 19, Jaarbeurs Utrecht transforms into the renowned Vakantiebeurs for its milestone 50th edition. As the Netherlands' premier holiday fair, it offers unrivaled insights into emerging travel trends, expert holiday tips, and captivating new destinations. For this special anniversary, a lively festival tent between halls 7 and 12 captures 50 years of magic with global celebrations inspired by Brazilian Carnival, St. Patrick's Day, and Chinese New Year. Enjoy dragon dances, kung fu shows, samba dancers, and a fun travel pub quiz. Evenings feature live performances by cover band Broadway and Piano & Co., while daily golden balloons deliver exciting prize opportunities.
Nineteen World Terraces and Fourteen Theaters Await
Iconic destination worlds return: Far Destinations in halls 11 and 12, Southern Europe & the Mediterranean in halls 7 and 8, Central & Western Europe in halls 9 and 10. Themed routes cater to families, cyclists, and walkers. Indulge in authentic cuisines at nineteen world terraces—from USA Café and Caribbean Village to Austrian Bierstube and Bella Italia Terrace. Travel organizations and agencies deliver compelling presentations across fourteen theaters.
Vakantiebeurs 2020 thrives on genuine connections with locals, travel experts, and influencers for personalized advice, secret spots, and top recommendations. Families find endless fun in the kids zone, water basin for sailing and paddling, Ferris wheel, climbing wall, F1 simulators, and TUI's escape room.
Join us Thursday, January 16 to Sunday, January 19.
