Locals earn thousands from Tomorrowland by renting rooms, selling food, and offering services
Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Residents near the Tomorrowland music festival are earning thousands of euros by offering services to attendees.
- These services range from renting out rooms on Airbnb to selling food and transporting luggage.
- A cultural management expert notes that these entrepreneurial activities are common around large events.
The area surrounding the Tomorrowland music festival has become a lucrative hub for local residents, who are capitalizing on the event to earn significant income. From renting out spare rooms on Airbnb to setting up street food stalls and offering luggage transport services, locals are finding numerous ways to profit from the influx of festival-goers.
One resident mentioned earning enough from their holiday rental to cover their own vacation expenses. Another is selling hamburgers on the street, while others are using their go-carts to ferry luggage to the campsite. These entrepreneurial ventures demonstrate the economic ripple effect of major events on surrounding communities.
Cultural management expert Annick Schramme acknowledges that such activities are typical around large-scale festivals. The phenomenon showcases how local populations can benefit economically, turning a massive international event into a personal financial opportunity.
Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.