Wouter Verkerk — Hospitality Speaker and Author
Wouter Verkerk is hospitality Speaker and Author. RadarSpeakers verifies the profile and passes the request straight to them, at 0% commission.
Who is Wouter Verkerk?
Wouter Verkerk is a Dutch hospitality speaker, columnist, and consultant. Founder of Verkerk Bartstra, he has published over ten books on the horeca business and co-hosts the daily podcast 'Tien voor tien' with Gijsbregt Brouwer. He helps restaurant entrepreneurs improve their guest service and business concepts.
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What topics does Wouter Verkerk speak about?
The topics Wouter Verkerk works on, as declared on this profile:
- Service, Customer Experience & Hospitality in Restaurants — results-driven talks and workshops for Restaurants & Hospitality.
- Business Models for Restaurants — results-driven talks and workshops for Restaurants & Hospitality.
- Leadership & Teams in Restaurants — results-driven talks and workshops for Restaurants & Hospitality.
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In which cities does Wouter Verkerk speak?
Wouter Verkerk delivers talks in 1 territory, including Amsterdam.
Some destinations: Amsterdam
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Territories covered | 1 |
| Countries | 1 |
| Specialties | 3 |
| Talk languages | 1 |
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What do the Restaurants & Hospitality numbers say in 2026?
The global foodservice market was valued at USD 4.34 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 7.61 trillion by 2030, growing at an 11.89% CAGR, according to Mordor Intelligence (2025). At this scale, the expert knowledge a great keynote speaker delivers turns into profitability and consistency.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Global foodservice market size (2025) | USD 4,34 trillion | Mordor Intelligence, 2025 |
| Market projection (2030) | USD 7,61 trillion | Mordor Intelligence, 2025 |
| Annual growth (CAGR 2025–2030) | 11,89% | Mordor Intelligence, 2025 |
| Hospitality growth in Spain (2023) | +5% a +10% | Hostelería de España, 2023 |
| US restaurant industry sales (2025) | USD 1,5 trillion | National Restaurant Association, 2025 |
| US hotel guest spending (2025) | USD 777.250 M | AHLA, 2025 |
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What are the frequently asked questions about Wouter Verkerk?
Who is Wouter Verkerk? Wouter Verkerk is listed on RadarSpeakers under Restaurants & Hospitality, with 3 declared specialties and coverage in 1 territory. The profile is verifiable and contact is direct.
What topics does Wouter Verkerk speak about? Wouter Verkerk speaks about Service, Customer Experience & Hospitality in Restaurants, Business Models for Restaurants, Leadership & Teams in Restaurants.
In which cities or countries does Wouter Verkerk speak? Declared coverage reaches 1 territory; among them, Amsterdam.
How do you book Wouter Verkerk as a speaker? You can book Wouter Verkerk directly from their RadarSpeakers profile: send the event request and it reaches their inbox — direct booking, 0% commission.
In which languages does Wouter Verkerk deliver talks? Wouter Verkerk delivers talks in English.
What else can you explore on RadarSpeakers?
Discover more speakers in Restaurants & Hospitality or in cities like Amsterdam. Related specialties: Service, Customer Experience & Hospitality in Restaurants · Business Models for Restaurants · Leadership & Teams in Restaurants. You can also browse the full speaker directory. Every Restaurants & Hospitality profile here is booked the same way: straight to the person, with no commission on the fee.
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