Attractions Expert @BredaUAS β¨ Member @IAAPAHQ (ICAE) π Member @TEA_Connect π’ Alumnus @BredaUAS (BBA) & @NyenrodeBU (MSc) π Chasing dreams since 1993 π
The Hague, the Netherlands
Joined March 2011
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10 years ago today, I set my first steps into the #attractions #industry as Assistant and later Senior Project Manager @PPProjectsAsten. Since 2020, I have committed myself @Efteling as Project Coordinator, Associate Project Manager, and Design Coordinator π’β¨ #Work #Anniversary
"Wear your guest's shoes," we often tell our @discoverATPM students @BredaUAS. Sunday I lived it: shadowing #alumnus Rik of the #Rides team @WalibiHolland. Proud to see @BredaUAS grads give back to their alma mater! π’π» #Attractions #ThemeParks #Management #ATPM #BUas #Education
Two 1930s books, still shaping how we think about #leadership & #success. I recently read @napoleonmastery's #ThinkAndGrowRich & @DaleCarnegie's #HowToMakeFriendsAndInfluencePeople, two influential works from the previous century, to learn more about the history of management π
Just read #Toverland: Nooit Uitgetoverd, the 25th anniversary book by @toverland. A fascinating look at 25 years of entrepreneurship, growth, challenges, unrealized plans, and future ambitions. A valuable read for anyone interested in #themeparks! β¨π’ #Attractions #History
Last week I visited @PeacePalace, an iconic landmark in #TheHague. Built in 1913 with support from #AndrewCarnegie, it remains the home of international #justice and a masterpiece of architecture and craftsmanship. A must-visit for lovers of #history and #peace! βοΈποΈ #PeacePalace
Last week I visited #Oorlogsmuseum #Overloon, home to Western Europe's first #war #museum, and experienced the #DDay #Experience (D-DEX) by @PPProjectsAsten; an immersive walk through Omaha Beach that makes you reflect on the human side of D-Day and the Normandy invasion πͺποΈ
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Visited the reopened #SEALIFE #Scheveningen on behalf of @discoveratpm @bredauas. Great to see this iconic attraction renewed after an extensive refurbishment, strengthening the visitor experience, #education and immersion! ππ #MerlinEntertainments #Attraction #Zoo #Aquarium
Visited the renewed ARTIS Aquarium with @disoverATPM @BredaUAS. Founded in 1838, #ARTIS combines #heritage and #education. The 1882 #Aquarium reopened after a 5 year, β¬50 million refurbishment, preserving the worldβs last Lloyd filtration system π ποΈ #Attraction #Zoo #Management
Had an excellent day at the #Pleasureworld #Vakdag with the @discoverATPM team from @bredauas at #Bommelwereld! Thanks to @RichardOtten for the organisation and #EdwinBomers for the warm welcome and exclusive opening of the Netherlands' latest theme park π»πͺ @MarveldGroenlo
Finished reading "Il Γtait Une Fois... #PairiDaiza", picked up during @discoverATPM's field trip @pairidaiza last year. A fascinating look at #EricDomb's vision, global inspiration and the creation of immersive worlds. Looking forward to returning this Fall to see #Edenya! π¦β¨
Enjoyed reading the 25-year #anniversary #book of @Plopsa! A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of #PlopsalandBelgium and @studio100's theme parks and resorts, featuring concept art and archival material showing the growth of the brand π§ββοΈβ¨ #ThemePark #MakingOf
Great to take our 4th-year ATPM graduation circle from @discoverATPM @bredauas behind-the-scenes @ontdekslagharen ! From operations to inclusivity and the new #SkySifter attraction, an inspiring day connecting education with industry practice π’π€ #BUas #Slagharen
Great guest lecture by #FrankBersch from @Efteling for our 3rd-year @discoverATPM students @bredauas! Inspiring insights on #safety, #innovation, #accessibility and #sustainability through #stakeholder projects like the SafeStrap, Seat on Wheels and @IAAPAHQ initiatives π’βΏ
Did you know that @discoverATPM students @bredauas get the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at renowned #leisure destinations such as @Efteling? Currently students are enjoying #internships at #Attractions, #Entertainment, #Marketing, #Theming and @villapardoes! πβ¨ #BUas
Today we visited brand-new Dutch #Destination #DeTovertuin! We met with 2 of our students, currently doing their internship there. They gave us an engaging #BehindTheScenes tour of both the #ThemePark and the adjacent #Resort, which offers a variety of themed accommodations! πΆβ¨
Last week I joined our 3rd-year @discoverATPM students @bredauas on their field trip in The Hague area, visiting #Madurodam, #Drievliet, #Keukenhof & #SnowWorld! Besides behind-the-scenes tours, students worked on challenges regarding #Innovation and #StakeholderManagement! #BUas
Half a year ago, shortly after running my very first race ever, I unexpectedly ended up with a collapsed lung... Fast forward to last week: I stood at the start of the #CityPierCity #Run in #TheHague. Resilience isn't about performance, but about the courage to step back up! π
Recently I read ππͺπ¦ ππ©π³π°π―πͺπ¬: ππͺπ§π΅πΊ π π¦π’π³π΄ π°π§ ππΆπ³π°π±π’-ππ’π³π¬, picked up during a work visit last fall. A fascinating look at the #history and #innovation behind @europa_park. "To understand the future, you must know the past." #EuropaPark π’π
Revisiting the 1998 #BurgersZoo book by @DeGelderlander, packed with great historical photos. From Europeβs first safari park to first-of-its-kind immersive eco-displays Burgersβ Bush and Desert, @burgerszoo is a pioneer in animal park design. Fond school trip memories too! π¦π
Last week, our 4th-year @discoverATPM @bredauas students successfully finished the minor #Design & #Strategies for #ThemedEntertainment 2025-2026! Thanks to all participants and industry partners for their contribution: @IAAPAEMEA @europa_park @rulantica @Plopsa #Vekoma #Aquabest
Looking forward to attending the @IAAPAEMEA #Meetup #NewYear in #Brussels this Tuesday, 13 January 2026; a great opportunity to reconnect with peers from the attractions industry and exchange best wishes! More: lnkd.in/e-G7vJK5. Who will I meet there? π₯β¨ #IAAPA
