VAN DER VALK HOTEL AMSTERDAM-AMSTEL INTRODUCES SUSTAINABLE MENU BASED ON 'BIODIVERSITY ON YOUR PLATE'

More than half (52%) of Dutch adults visited at least one hotel chain in the past three years. This accounts for almost 7.6 million Dutch visitors who together made nearly 27.2 million hotel visits. Van der Valk and Fletcher Hotels dominate the market. A whopping 27% of the population stayed at Van der Valk, followed by Fletcher Hotels with 22%. NH Hotels, ibis, and Bastion Hotels complete the top five.

Top 5 most popular hotels

1. Van der Valk

2. Fletcher Hotels

3. NH Hotels

4. Ibis

5. Bastion Hotels

Longest duration of stay

Hotel guests stay an average of 1.8 nights at a hotel chain. Visitors stay the longest on average at Enjoyhotels (4.1). Corendon Hotels follows with an average length of stay of 3.5 nights. Visitors also stay relatively long at Stayokay (2.0), Westcord Hotels (1.9), and Bilderberg (1.9).

17% of all visits are for business purposes

A whopping 83% of all hotel visits in the Netherlands are for private purposes, while 17% are for business. At Hampshire Hotels, over half (52%) of the visits are for business. Furthermore, the percentage of business visits is also relatively high at Postillion Hotels (41%), Mercure (40%), NH Hotels (32%), and Leonardo Hotels (32%).

Sustainability as a core value

Executive chef Yuri Hovius emphasizes that this transition is the result of a lengthy process:

"We wanted to integrate sustainability even more into our business operations. After reducing food waste, we automatically turned to our ingredients and their impact on the food chain. We have been in discussions with our suppliers for over a year about certifications and product traceability. By participating in BOJB, we hope to make a positive impact on the chain."

Operational manager Kyra Bommeljé adds that the hotel collaborates with their own distribution center to achieve the best purchasing conditions and partnerships with suppliers. This way, products are directly sourced from suppliers such as Driessen Food for European meat and Van Gelder for organic fruits and vegetables.

Broad sustainability efforts

The hotel holds a Golden Green Key Certificate, collaborates with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste, plants trees through the Green Stay program, and aims to reduce CO₂ emissions annually. The focus on a sustainable menu is a logical next step in their environmentally friendly policy.

About Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam-Amstel

Located at Joan Muyskenweg 20, the hotel offers 206 luxury rooms and suites, two penthouses, a wellness center with outdoor swimming pool and fitness facilities, and twelve meeting rooms with a capacity of up to 350 people. Guests can enjoy culinary experiences at Restaurant Amstelle, the buffet restaurant 't IJ, and Bar Moqum.

More than half (52%) of Dutch adults visited at least one hotel chain in the past three years. This accounts for almost 7.6 million Dutch visitors who together made nearly 27.2 million hotel visits. Van der Valk and Fletcher Hotels dominate the market. A whopping 27% of the population stayed at Van der Valk, followed by Fletcher Hotels with 22%. NH Hotels, ibis, and Bastion Hotels complete the top five.

Top 5 most popular hotels

1. Van der Valk

2. Fletcher Hotels

3. NH Hotels

4. ibis

5. Bastion Hotels

Longest duration of stay

Hotel guests stay an average of 1.8 nights at a hotel chain. Visitors stay the longest on average at Enjoyhotels (4.1). Corendon Hotels follows with an average length of stay of 3.5 nights. Visitors also stay relatively long at Stayokay (2.0), Westcord Hotels (1.9), and Bilderberg (1.9).

17% of all visits are for business purposes

A whopping 83% of all hotel visits in the Netherlands are for private purposes, while 17% are for business. At Hampshire Hotels, over half (52%) of the visits are for business. Furthermore, the percentage of business visits is also relatively high at Postillion Hotels (41%), Mercure (40%), NH Hotels (32%), and Leonardo Hotels (32%).