ANVR is an association, so for and by members.
As with any association, the General Assembly is the highest body and most tasks and responsibilities are delegated by the members to the board.
The day-to-day work is done by the team of dedicated professionals at the office in Leusden, supported by many committed industry employees in steering committees, committees and platforms.
These platforms bring together travel companies that are active in the same (sub-)sector.
We have quite a few platforms: business, retail, SME tour operators, adapted holidays and tour guides, among others.
They meet regularly.
One of the youngest platforms is Young ANVR: founded a few years before Covid, it offers ambitious young travel professionals the opportunity to work on a relevant network and to get acquainted with the work of the trade association in an accessible way.
The story behind the establishment of Young ANVR is special.
A few years ago, the board wanted to invite the voice of young employees in the sector to the board table.
That’s why we developed the Young Talent at the Table concept.
Every year we invite one young travel professional to participate fully in the board.
That first year, we immediately had so many applications that we wanted to look for a way to bind so many talented and enthusiastic people to the ANVR.
See Young ANVR there.
By the way, the Young Talent at the Table concept is a real hit.
If you are younger than 40 and you do not already have a colleague on the ANVR board, you are already eligible.
And every year that results in a lot of very good applications.
We really have something to choose from.
Over the past year, Nynke Hoogma of Better Places has fulfilled this role with verve.
And how nice it is to announce here that Sara Monnik van Sawadee will be her successor as of September 1st.
We look forward to working with her.
We expect the Young Talents at the Table not only to participate in the board, but also to be the driving force behind Young ANVR.
Together with their colleague Chris, they organise inspiring meetings for young professionals a few times a year.
This year, for example, about different generations in the workplace and about innovative business models.
On average, between 25 and 35 participants attend.
Very nice of course, but there is really room for many more participants.
The best thing would be if Sara’s successor next year comes from Young ANVR itself.
And who knows, maybe the participants of Young ANVR today will be the directors of the ANVR of tomorrow.
Then Young ANVR really has the future!
Frank Radstake frank@anvr.nl
