HISWA-RECRON is the Dutch association of boating and leisure companies. This association is a merger of HISWA Holland Marine Industry (established in 1932) and RECRON – Dutch association of holiday parcs and leisure companies (established in 1969).

HISWA-RECRON represents 2,500 member companies. From yacht builders and suppliers to marinas and charter companies. But also holiday parks, campsites, amusement parks and outdoor activity companies.
The association represents two-thirds of the turnover and employment in the Dutch boating and leisure sector.

HISWA-RECRON represents the sector at an International, European, National and Regional level. With a staff of 30 professionals, of which 7 are active in the provinces as regional managers. HISWA-RECRON supports its members with their business activities by providing information, checklists, training and advice regarding legal issues, human resources, health and safety, licensing, technical and environmental issues.

The HISWA brand is well known in the Netherlands as a quality sign. The members working in the marine leisure sector are HISWA certified by using mandatory general terms of agreement developed together with the consumer association.
The HISWA in Water Boat Show, organized by HMM Exhibitions in September, have a license agreement with HISWA-RECRON to use the brand for their show.