1. The Tourism Geography of the Benelux Countries

2. Learning Objectives
1 Describe the physical regions and climate of the Benelux countries and understand their importance for tourism.
2 Understand the relationship between the individual Benelux countries and be aware of their linguistic differences.
3 Appreciate the scale of demand for both domestic holidays and holidays abroad, and the nature of that demand.
4 Outline the main features of the tourism industry in the Benelux countries.
5 Demonstrate a knowledge of the tourist regions, resorts, business centres, and tourist attractions of the Benelux countries.

3. Benelux: Introduction
The Low Countries
Economic, cultural and political importance
Cool maritime climate
Architectural art treasures

4. Netherlands: Introduction
Art Heritage
Polderlands
Cultural Diversity

5. Netherlands Demand Domestic and outbound Inbound Supply Transport
Accommodation
Organisation
Resources
Randstad
The Hague
Utrecht
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
North Sea Coast
Friesland
Gelderland
Limburg

6. Belgium: Introduction
Flemings and Walloons
“Cockpit of Europe”
Cultural Appeal

7. Belgium: Resources Resources North Sea Coast Art cities Ardennes
Demand
Domestic and outbound
Inbound
Supply
Transport
Accommodation
Organisation
Resources
North Sea Coast
Art cities
Bruges
Ghent
Antwerp
Brussels
Liege
Namur
Ardennes

8. Luxembourg Small Country Seasonality Excellent Transport
Ministry of Tourism
Resources
Luxembourg City
Oesling Region
Bon Pays/ Gutland