The Netherlands
Why The Netherlands?
Known to the world over for its windmills, cheese and tulips, The Netherlands offers many more reasons to visit. Small but diverse, the country offers a cosmopolitan melting pot of social and cultural possibilities for meetings and events.
- Totaling just 40,000 square kilometres, the destination might be small in size but it’s big on attractions for its visitors.
- Flanked on two sides by the North Sea, the Netherlands enjoys a temperate maritime climate.
Is ‘Holland’ the same place as ‘The Netherlands’?
So do you say ‘Holland’ or ‘The Netherlands’? While often often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing.
- The Netherlands: This is the official name of the country, which consists of 12 provinces. The Netherlands is part of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, which also includes territories in the Caribbean like Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten.
- Holland: This refers specifically to two provinces within The Netherlands: North Holland and South Holland. These provinces are among the most economically and politically significant regions, which is why the name ‘Holland’ is often used to refer to the entire country.
So, while all of Holland is in The Netherlands, not all of The Netherlands is in Holland. And all of The Netherlands is worth a visit!
A country which is small yet diverse, The Netherlands hosts a myriad of world famous museums, historical sites and international cuisine. All of which combine to create the perfect incentive and meeting programme for international clients.
Ovation Netherlands DMC forms part of Ovation Global DMC, the international destination management company offering consistent, award winning services at 100+ locations worldwide. The thought leader in destination management, Ovation Netherlands draws on the experience of an expert local team in operating high touch incentive and corporate meeting programmes in the Netherlands.
Contact The Netherlands
Emelie Paulsson - Senior Account & Project Manager
Schipluidenlaan 4, 1062 HE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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