IND recognised sponsors in Hospitality & Leisure
86 organisations we have classified into this sector appear on the IND public register of recognised sponsors, as held in our copy of 1 July 2026. This is the sector where recognised sponsor status is most often misread. Many hospitality companies appear on the register, but very few hospitality roles pay enough to meet the highly skilled migrant criterion.
Where these employers are
International hotel groups, travel technology companies and event organisations in Amsterdam and Schiphol account for most of the sponsorship that does happen.
Roles that typically qualify
Revenue managers, hotel general managers, travel technology and distribution specialists, and regional operations managers.
What recognised sponsor status does and does not mean
A recognised sponsor is an organisation the IND has admitted to its register, which allows it to apply for a highly skilled migrant permit on your behalf under the fast procedure. It is a permission the employer holds, not a promise it makes. An employer on this list may have no vacancies, may not hire outside the EU, and may still decline to sponsor a particular hire.
Chefs, front-of-house, guest services and most supervisory roles fall below the criterion. If you are looking at this sector, check the salary before you check the register.
The salary you would need to clear in 2026
The highly skilled migrant criterion is a gross monthly salary, excluding the 8% holiday allowance, and it does not vary by sector — the same figure applies whether you join a hospitality & leisure employer or any other recognised sponsor.
| Situation | Gross per month (2026) |
|---|---|
| Highly skilled migrant, under 30 | €4,357 |
| Highly skilled migrant, 30 or over | €5,942 |
| Reduced criterion (orientation year / recent Dutch graduate) | €3,122 |
| EU Blue Card | €5,942 |
| EU Blue Card, reduced | €4,754 |
Not sure which line applies to you? Run the eligibility check — it works out your age band, route and gap against the criterion.
Agencies and channels covering this sector
- Adecco Netherlands
Recruitment agency · Zaltbommel · works with international candidates
Official site carries English-language roles and Work-in-Holland information.
Recognised sponsors in Hospitality & Leisure
- Aeon Plaza Hotels Management B.V.
- African Kitchen Restaurant & Bar B.V.
- Amsterdam Downtown Hotel B.V.
- Apple Inn Hotel B.V.
- Archer Hotel Capital B.V.
- Ascott Hospitality (Europe) N.V.
- B.V. Amstel Hotel Maatschappij
- BCD Travel Nederland B.V.
- BCD Travel Services B.V.
- Big Adventure Travel Company B.V.
- Cadir Restaurant B.V.
- Catering Utrecht B.V.
- Centerdam Hotel B.V.
- China Great Hotel Management B.V.
- Chinees Specialiteiten Restaurant Mountain Spring
- Choice Hotels Licensing B.V.
- Conservatorium Hotel B.V.
- Continuous Events B.V.
- Corendon City Hotel
- Corendon Hotels & Resorts B.V.
- Corendon International Travel B.V.
- Delta Travel Service B.V.
- Domino's Pizza Netherlands B.V.
- Domino's Pizza Overseas Franchising B.V.
- Driessen Catering Equipment B.V.
- EH Hotel Management B.V.
- Enka Horeca B.V.
- Facade Hotel Amsterdam B.V.
- Flight Centre Travel Group (Netherlands) B.V.
- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts B.V.
- Gras Horeca B.V.
- H.I.S. Travel Nederland B.V.
- Hillel Hospitality GP B.V.
- Hotel Booker B.V.
- Hotel Co 51 B.V.
- Hotel Co 51 Netherlands B.V.
- Hotel Downtown B.V.
- Hotel Maatschappij Schiphol B.V.
- Hotel Nobel B.V.
- Hotel Okura Amsterdam
- Hotel Seasons B.V.
- Hotel Villa Ruimzicht B.V.
- Hotel Winston
- Hotel Zaan Inn B.V.
- Index Hospitality Systems B.V.
- India Palace Restaurant B.V.
- Indian Restaurant ""Koh-I-Noor""
- International Hotel Supply Company
- International Travel Support Centre B.V.
- International Wellness Resorts B.V.
- Italiaans Restaurant La Madonnina
- Klook Travel Technology B.V.
- Leisure Expert Group B.V.
- Leisure International Nederland B.V.
- Liman Restaurant
- Luchthaven Hotel Beleggingsmaatschappij BV
- Max Brown Hotel B.V.
- Mayur Restaurant
- NHL Stenden Hospitality Group B.V.
- Nonius Hospitality Technology (Europe) B.V.
- Olympic Hotel Amsterdam B.V.
- OYO Hotels Netherlands B.V.
- P1 Corporate Hospitality
- Park Hotel B.V.
- Park Plaza Hotels Europe B.V.
- Restaurant Asia Wijchen B.V.
- Restaurant De Salentein B.V.
- Restaurant King of India
- Restaurant Recht
- Rosewood Hotels and Resorts Netherlands B.V.
- Sir Albert Hotel B.V.
- Sono Hospitality B.V.
- STAG Hotels Netherlands B.V.
- Sushi Next B.V.
- Sushi-Eight Holding B.V.
- Taj Indian Restaurant
- Travel Guide With Offline Maps B.V.
- Travel Hotel B.V.
- Travel Plaza (Europe) B.V.
- Tulsi Indian Restaurant
- Twin Peaks Hospitality B.V.
- United MICE Travel & Trading B.V.
- Vastint Hospitality B.V.
- Victoria Amsterdam Hotel Operator B.V.
- Welling Horeca Groep B.V.
- WOK Het Oosten Oriëntaal restaurant & partycatering
Other sectors
- IT, Software & Technology (704)
- Banking, Finance & Fintech (247)
- Engineering & Manufacturing (389)
- Healthcare & Life Sciences (252)
- Energy, Chemicals & Cleantech (257)
- Consulting & Business Services (187)
- Logistics & Supply Chain (217)
- Marketing, Media & Creative (178)
- Construction & Real Estate (132)
- Legal, Tax & Accounting (67)
- Food, Agriculture & Beverage (123)
- Retail & E-Commerce (39)
- Education & Research (176)
- HR, Staffing & Recruitment (116)
- Wholesale & Trade (122)
Sector classification is ours, derived from the registered legal name, not something the IND publishes. Always confirm an employer on the official IND register.