HZ Coastal Tourism Knowledge Centre (KCKT) is the knowledge partner in the leisure domain in Zeeland. As part of HZ University of Applied Sciences, it has access to a rich knowledge network of research, policy and practice. KCKT answers questions from entrepreneurs, governments and social organisations through knowledge development and knowledge transfer. The goal is to stimulate sustainable innovation of the leisure domain in Zeeland.

In addition, KCKT supports the government in making strategic choices that create a playing field for businesses. The researchers always take into account the common interest for the region and the balance between inhabitants, economy, nature and living environment.

In answering the questions, the knowledge centre makes use of the domains of the HZ, varying from economy, care and welfare to ICT and area development. The practical case studies are in turn used in the HZ's courses. This creates optimal cross-fertilisation.

Research and generating facts and figures
KCKT measures tourism and visualises the behaviour of guests. It conducts research into the wishes, needs and experiences of guests. It also studies the impact of tourism on the region, in economic and social terms. To do this, KCKT uses various research methods and utilises a wide variety of data, including big data.

Translating and interpreting
KCKT shares knowledge about the leisure domain in Zeeland. Thanks to research and knowledge of the region, it can interpret facts and figures. The knowledge centre shows connections, explains the figures and places them in perspective of current trends and expected developments.

Guiding and connecting
KCKT's knowledge is a building block that entrepreneurs, governments and other stakeholders can use to make choices. The knowledge centre is happy to assist in this selection process and brings parties into contact with each other so that developments can be achieved collectively.

Projects

GPS-data

In de afgelopen jaren is gebleken dat GPS-data veel inzicht kunnen bieden in…

1 January 2022
31 December 2024
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Gast van de toekomst

Het is wenselijk om meer inzicht te krijgen in verwacht bezoekersgedrag. Binnen dit…

1 June 2022
31 December 2024
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Members

Lectors

Coordinators

Diana Korteweg Maris
Diana Korteweg Maris

Researchers

Daniek Nijland
Daniek Nijland
Emma Lemmers
Emma Lemmers
Maarten Soeters
Maarten Soeters
Marije Noordhoek
Marije Noordhoek
Simone Romijn
Simone Romijn
Brenda Walles
Brenda Walles
Janneke Jol
Janneke Jol

News

02 November Read time: 4 min.

Delta Climate Center in Vlissingen has appointed two directors

13 June Read time: 2 min.

8.7 million euros to Zeeland for innovation cooperation

20 April Read time: 3 min.

Support for tourism in Zeeland under pressure