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Katinka Jongkind

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Katinka Jongkind

Senior Economist, Services and Leisure

Katinka Jongkind is a sector economist covering Services and Leisure. She joined ING in 2012 after a career in financial journalism. Katinka studied Economics at the University of Amsterdam.

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Dutch hospitality 2026: modest portions on the menu

Dutch hospitality 2026: modest portions on the menu

The outlook for the Dutch hospitality industry for 2026 is cautiously positive, though significant challenges remain

Slight recovery for the Dutch staffing industry in 2026
The Netherlands

Slight recovery for the Dutch staffing industry in 2026

The Dutch staffing industry is facing a radical transition

Dutch retail sales set to grow 4.5% in 2026
The Netherlands

Dutch retail sales set to grow 4.5% in 2026

We see a bright year ahead for the Dutch retail sector

3 calls for EU sectors in 2026: Tech outperformance, manufacturing growth gaps, small consumer gains
Transport & Logistics Manufacturing, Construction and Retail TMT

3 calls for EU sectors in 2026: Tech outperformance, manufacturing growth…

Production in most sectors should see modest growth in 2026, but with faster growth in the EU tech sector

Dutch staffing sector outlook: rebound delayed until 2026
The Netherlands

Dutch staffing sector outlook: rebound delayed until 2026

The Dutch staffing sector needs to make a strategic shift amid structural labour shortages and stricter regulation

Discounters thrive as Dutch consumers remain cost-conscious
The Netherlands

Discounters thrive as Dutch consumers remain cost-conscious

Dutch hospitality outlook: growth with caution
The Netherlands

Dutch hospitality outlook: growth with caution

EU Retail: Moderate growth amid ongoing challenges
Manufacturing, Construction and Retail

EU Retail: Moderate growth amid ongoing challenges

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Three calls for EU sectors in 2025: tech thrives while manufacturing lags

Three calls for EU sectors in 2025: tech thrives while manufacturing lags

Dutch high street flourishing, with a boost from consumers in 2025

Dutch high street flourishing, with a boost from consumers in 2025

How GenAI is shaping the future of the flex industry
AI

How GenAI is shaping the future of the flex industry

Dutch hospitality industry set for a better year ahead in 2025
The Netherlands

Dutch hospitality industry set for a better year ahead in 2025

How AI productivity gains are set to diverge across European sectors
Commodities, Food & Agri Energy Transport & Logistics Real estate Manufacturing, Construction and Retail TMT Healthcare AI

How AI productivity gains are set to diverge across European sectors

Dutch hotel industry forecast looks bright
The Netherlands

Dutch hotel industry forecast looks bright

Dutch high street malaise not over yet
Manufacturing, Construction and Retail The Netherlands

Dutch high street malaise not over yet

What to expect from European sectors in 2024
Commodities, Food & Agri Transport & Logistics Real estate Manufacturing, Construction and Retail TMT

What to expect from European sectors in 2024

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