Labour market fund Reiswerk

Reiswerk is the organisation that supports the Dutch travel industry by strengthening its workforce through talent development, learning, labour market research and employment support. Reiswerk operates as the labour market fund for the Dutch travel industry. Our mission is to ensure the travel industry has enough skilled and future-ready professionals, both now and in the future. We do this by attracting new talent, supporting lifelong learning, providing information about employment conditions and sharing labour market insights. Through our website, reiswerk.nl, we offer practical information, research, learning opportunities and career support for everyone who works – or wants to work – in the Dutch travel industry.

What does Reiswerk do?

Attracting new talent

The travel industry depends on a continuous inflow of motivated and qualified professionals. That is why attracting new talent is one of our main priorities.

We promote careers in the travel industry through labour market campaigns, educational partnerships and inspiring events. Our goal is to show students and job seekers the wide variety of career opportunities available within the sector.

One of our flagship initiatives is the Travel Challenge: a multi-day programme where students from different educational backgrounds work together on a real business case for the travel industry. During the programme, they collaborate closely with travel companies, educational institutions and industry experts, giving them valuable insights into the sector while expanding their professional network. Many former participants have gone on to start their careers in the travel industry.

Our website also features a job board with vacancies from travel companies throughout the Netherlands.

Learning & Development

The travel industry is constantly evolving. New technologies, changing customer expectations and market developments require professionals who continue to learn throughout their careers.

To support lifelong learning, Reiswerk hosts Travel College, an online learning platform with a broad range of courses, e-learning modules, webinars and podcasts. In addition to online learning, we organise workshops, events and knowledge sessions to help professionals stay up to date and continue developing throughout their careers.

We also maintain strong partnerships with vocational and higher educational institutions to ensure that the right talent is inspired to pursue a career in the travel sector.

Employment Conditions & Labour Affairs

Reiswerk provides information and practical support on employment conditions within the Dutch travel industry. We offer guidance on the collective labour agreement (CAO), employment legislation and sector-specific topics. In addition, we develop practical tools and organise workshops and expert sessions that help employers and employees respond to developments in the labour market.

Labour Market Research
Understanding labour market developments is essential for building a strong and sustainable travel industry. Each year, Reiswerk conducts labour market research to monitor employment trends, workforce developments and future challenges within the sector. These insights help employers make informed decisions and provide valuable information for anyone interested in working in the travel industry.

Travel Challenge

The Travel Challenge is one of Reiswerk's flagship talent programmes.

Each year, more than 50 students from various educational backgrounds work together with experts from leading travel companies on a real business challenge. Students from tourism, marketing, business administration, IT, data, sales and many other disciplines collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for the travel industry.

Throughout the programme, participants receive intensive coaching from industry professionals while building valuable connections with travel companies and fellow students.

The Travel Challenge gives students a realistic insight into the travel industry and often serves as the starting point for their careers. Many former participants have found internships or jobs through the programme.