horecas groeiplafond: kleinste omzetstijging in vijf jaar
Den Haag, maandag, 1 juni 2026.
De nederlandse horeca boekte in q1 2026 een omzetgroei van 2,2 procent. Het is de kleinste stijging in vijf jaar, ondanks dat de sector twintig kwartalen op rij groeit. Vooral fastfoodrestaurants doen het goed met een groei van 3,8 procent. Kantines en catering leggen 2,6 procent bij. Restaurants en cafés zien slechts 1,6 en 1,3 procent meer omzet. Logiesverstrekking gaat met 1,9 procent omhoog, maar hotels blijven met 0,4 procent stagneren. Campings en vakantieparken schieten juist 5,5 procent omhoog. Terwijl de omzet stijgt, daalt het ondernemersvertrouwen fors naar -30,1. Branchegenoten kijken nu somberder naar de toekomst.
continued growth but slowing momentum
The dutch hospitality sector recorded a 2.2 percent increase in turnover during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 [1]. This marks twenty consecutive quarters of year-on-year growth [1][5]. Despite sustained expansion, the rate of growth is the weakest seen in five years, signaling potential market saturation after years of recovery-driven gains [1][2][5]. The modest rise suggests shifting consumer behaviors may be influencing spending patterns across different segments of the industry [1][5].
divergent performances across subsectors
Performance varied significantly among horeca subcategories [1]. Fast food establishments led with a 3.8 percent revenue increase [1][2][5]. Catering services and canteens saw a 2.6 percent rise [1][2][5]. Traditional restaurants achieved 1.6 percent growth, while cafes managed just 1.3 percent [1][2][5]. Accommodation overall grew by 1.9 percent, though hotels alone rose only 0.4 percent [1][2][5]. In contrast, other lodging providers such as campsites and holiday parks surged by 5.5 percent [1][5].
declining confidence amid rising revenues
Despite positive financial results, entrepreneur sentiment deteriorated sharply heading into the second quarter of 2026 [3][4]. The confidence indicator for horeca dropped from -12.0 at the start of Q1 to -30.1 at the beginning of Q2 [3][4]. This represents the largest decline since early 2022 [3][4]. Business owners expressed pessimism regarding both current economic conditions and future expectations [3][4]. The negative outlook affects the entire accommodation and food services sector uniformly [3].