Upcoming edition:
7th of January 2026
Jaarbeurs Utrecht
The biggest event for Dutch travel influencers
The Dutch Travel Blog Awards is an organization of Thx.agency, one of the leading travel marketing agencies in the Benelux. During this event, we bring together the best travel content creators in the Netherlands. The very finest in travel blogging, on Instagram, YouTube and other social platforms compete in 13 different categories. Nominees and winners are being selected by our professional jury of travel marketeers and influencer marketing specialists. The second edition of the DTBA will be organized on the eve of the Vakantiebeurs at Jaarbeurs Utrecht. And you can be part of it!
-7633.jpg)
Overview
Dutch Travel Blog Awards 2026
What can you expect?
-
The biggest get-together for travel bloggers and content creators in the Netherlands
-
An event created in Belgium and successful since 2018
-
A splendid award show with 13 award categories
-
With endless networking opportunities for travel companies and destinations
-
All in one day in a festive setting
Click on the categories below to find out more:
Why you should
Become a sponsor
1. Present your destination/product to an audience of influential people during the Dutch Travel Blog Awards
2. Meet over 52 top influencers from the Netherlands
3. Have your own stand and table during the Speed Networking session
4. Generate visibility for your destination/brand:
-
Before: visibility via website, newsletter inserts, press communication and social media posts
-
During: networking stand, sponsor wall, goodie bag, video, hand over the award
-
Afterwards: press communication
-7472.jpg)
-7399.jpg)
Process
How do you participate?
1. Participants can send in their cases until Monday 17 November (max. 6 per blogger: 2 articles in thematical cases and/or
1 Image + 1 Video + 1 Social post + 1 Social Video)
2. A professional jury of travel writers and marketing professionals decide on the nominees on Wednesday 17 December.
3. Winners will announced at the Dutch Travel Blog Awards on Wednesday 7 January 2026.
EXCEPTION
Audience Choice Award: for this award there is a public voting. Bloggers cannot apply for this award. Because the nominees from all blog categories will automatically also be nominated for the Audience Choice Award.
#DTBA26 is heading right into the heart of the Netherlands!
On Wednesday 7 January 2026, the evening before the first public day of the Vakantiebeurs, the Dutch Travel Blog Awards will take place at the Koninklijke Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. This central and vibrant venue, known for bringing together the best of the travel world, sets the stage for our second edition. Together with our partner Jaarbeurs Utrecht, we’re ready to celebrate the most inspiring travel stories and creators. We can’t wait to welcome you to Utrecht for another unforgettable evening of networking, recognition and travel inspiration!