News, tips and resources from ParkBee

Welcome to the network: George Marina

George Marina, a premium three-story waterfront restaurant and event space on Amsterdam's Amstel River, joins ParkBee's network, demonstrating how hospitality venues can enhance guest experience while generating parking revenue from underutilized capacity.

Vision Plaza Schiphol Rijk: Smart Airport Parking Through ParkBee & XPOTS Partnership

ParkBee partners with XPOTS to transform Vision Plaza at Schiphol Rijk into a premium airport parking destination, featuring EV charging, secured indoor facilities, and direct bus connections to Schiphol Airport.

Turning Rented Parking into Income: ParkBee Reopens Stadhouderskade Location

ParkBee reopens Stadhouderskade location in Amsterdam's city center, partnering with the municipality to remove 41 street parking spaces and create green infrastructure while providing off-street parking alternatives for local businesses and visitors.

The ParkBee Philosophy

Our founding principle is simple: cities don’t need more parking spaces. We need to use what we already have in better ways.

The New ParkBee Parking Management Portal Is Here

ParkBee launches its most significant update with a new parking management portal featuring over 30 enhancements, including an insights hub, enhanced tenant management, and commercial scheduling tools designed to optimize parking operations for owners, property managers, and tenants.

Test article

Sustainable Living Meets Smart Parking: ParkBee Partners with Poppies by MaMa Pioneers

ParkBee partners with Poppies by MaMa Pioneers to manage underground parking at Amsterdam Noord's award-winning sustainable living community, bringing smart parking solutions to this innovative 103-home eco-friendly development.

Sunshower x ParkBee: unlocking hidden value in your rental parking spots

The business wanted to find a solution that would require minimal involvement, align with its sustainability values, and deliver measurable financial value.

Smart mobility platforms scale with ParkBee: MoveYou expands European integration

MoveYou expands ParkBee integration across their white-label mobility platforms for charging point operators, fuel chains, and municipalities throughout Europe, giving platform users seamless access to over 1,600 parking locations across four countries.

Revolutionise Parking with ParkBee & Capacity by Cegeka

ParkBee announces strategic partnership with Capacity by Cegeka, combining Europe's leading parking marketplace with advanced parking management technology to deliver seamless, automated solutions for building managers and garage owners.

Reception Teams Shouldn't Be Parking Attendants: How ParkBee Works for Hotels

Hotel parking solution works in practice for Dutch properties, saving reception teams 15-25 hours weekly while generating up to €500K additional annual revenue as Netherlands hotel VAT increase approaches January 2026.

Parking the Celebration: Tony's Chocolonely's 20-Year Anniversary

ParkBee provides parking for Tony's Chocolonely's 20th anniversary team celebration, supporting the Netherlands' best-selling chocolate brand as they mark two decades of ethical chocolate production.

Parking as Part of Sustainable Building: 2Amsterdam x ParkBee

ParkBee celebrates a record-breaking year partnering with 2Amsterdam, the iconic Zuidas landmark, delivering smart parking solutions that align with BREEAM-NL Excellent sustainability standards and Amsterdam's urban mobility goals.

Parking That Works for Hotels, Guests, and Cities: ParkBee x NH City Centre Amsterdam

ParkBee celebrates nearly 5 years partnering with NH City Centre Amsterdam, providing smart parking for commercial users and serving as the booking platform for hotel guests in one of Amsterdam's most congested areas.

Parking That Thinks, Parking That Earns: 18 Months at Parking Cruquius

ParkBee, ParkingYou, HBB Groep, and FRIS transform Parking Cruquius on Amsterdam's Cruquiuseiland, delivering 18 months of proven results by optimizing operations at this historic mixed-use location without changing infrastructure.

ParkBee's Q1 Growth: Building the Off-Street Alternative as Parking Costs Soar

ParkBee reports 40% year-over-year growth in Q1 2025 and 600+ new locations from major partnerships as escalating on-street parking costs and service fees drive unprecedented demand for affordable off-street alternatives.

ParkBee x SMSParking: Expanding Access to Digital Parking in the Netherlands

ParkBee brings its extensive off-street parking network to SMSParking users across the Netherlands, enabling the on-street parking platform to offer comprehensive parking solutions and transforming urban mobility options for Dutch drivers.

ParkBee and EasyPark Expand Partnership into Belgium's Major Cities

ParkBee and EasyPark extend their successful partnership into Belgium, bringing seamless off-street parking access to major Belgian cities and contributing to reduced congestion, lower emissions, and more liveable urban environments.

ParkBee and BePark: Celebrating Two Years of Parking Innovation and Sustainability Together!

A milestone partnership transforming urban mobility: 130+ locations across Belgium, reduced traffic congestion, and a shared vision for smarter, greener cities built through collaboration.

ParkBee Welcomes Marius Koerselman to Supervisory Board

ParkBee strengthens its Supervisory Board with the appointment of Marius Koerselman, former Parkmobile executive, while thanking Chris Zadeh for his two-year tenure as Chairman and his instrumental role in building the company's foundation.

ParkBee Reaches #1 in Dutch App Store Travel Category

ParkBee reaches #1 in the Dutch App Store's Travel category, climbing from #200+ within 10 months, demonstrating user adoption while maintaining philosophy that the best parking experience is seamless and nearly invisible.

ParkBee Partners with Motto by Hilton Rotterdam: Smart Parking for Urban Travelers

ParkBee partners with Motto by Hilton Rotterdam and Whitehouse Development to provide guaranteed parking for hotel guests in Rotterdam's busy center, combining smart accommodation with seamless parking solutions.

ParkBee Partners with HERA United: Supporting Women's Football in Amsterdam

ParkBee becomes official parking partner of HERA United, the Netherlands' first independent professional women's football club. Practical parking solutions at Sportpark Goed Genoeg support the team and fans, reducing match-day friction and building essential infrastructure for women's sport.

ParkBee Launches Owner Portal: Empowering Property Owners with Data and Control

ParkBee announces the launch of the Owner Portal, a comprehensive platform giving property owners unprecedented visibility and control over their parking assets with real-time data and analytics.

ParkBee Launches New B2B Website: Making It Easier to Join Europe's Leading Parking Network

ParkBee launches new B2B website to simplify how location owners join Europe's leading parking network, featuring plug-and-play integrations with existing systems and comprehensive hardware support for seamless transformation.

ParkBee Expands in Utrecht: 9 New Locations in the City Center

Major expansion in Utrecht city center with 9 new locations, partnering with local garage owners to address parking challenges as the municipality expands paid parking zones.

ParkBee Expands Partnership with Zandkasteel: Innovation Meets Iconic Architecture in Amsterdam Zuidoost

ParkBee expands its partnership with Zandkasteel, transforming parking for 650+ spaces at Amsterdam Zuidoost's iconic multipurpose hub. Camera-enabled technology and app-based reservations bring seamless parking to residents, tenants, and visitors near Johan Cruijff ArenA and Ziggo Dome.

ParkBee Expands Partnership with Zandkasteel: A Hub of Innovation in Amsterdam Zuidoost

ParkBee expands its partnership with Zandkasteel, transforming parking at Amsterdam Zuidoost's iconic multipurpose building with innovative camera-enabled access and seamless app-based reservations for over 650 spaces.

ParkBee Expands Greystar Partnership

ParkBee expands its Greystar partnership with fully integrated management at Killick Street, delivering up to £10,000 per parking space annually through ParkBee's platform connecting to all major UK parking apps.

ParkBee Brings Revenue Maximization to Toogethr's Parking Network

ParkBee announces its fourth major partnership of the year, bringing its proven revenue maximization technology and commercial expertise to Toogethr's (Autobinck Group) 100+ employee and tenant parking locations across Netherlands and UK.

Over 1,000 Cars at Zandkasteel Last Weekend: Peak Demand in Amsterdam Zuidoost

Over 1,000 cars parked at Zandkasteel last weekend as Amsterdam Zuidoost's ArenA district maintained high demand despite event cancellations, demonstrating the revenue opportunity for area property owners.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam & ParkBee

Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam partners with ParkBee since 2020 to unlock revenue from underutilized parking capacity, achievingyear-over-year growth while serving park & transport travelers.

How to forecast revenue from your parking facility

Before you list your parking space, it's natural to ask: how much can I actually earn? This guide helps you estimate your potential revenue using real numbers — from location and demand to hourly rates and occupancy.

From Entry to Exit: How ParkBee Automates Complete Parking Management

Parking management shouldn't demand daily intervention. Yet for most property owners, that's exactly what it requires — access complaints from staff, payment friction for visitors, underutilized spaces sitting idle, and no dashboard to tell you what's actually happening below ground. ParkBee was built to solve all of it, replacing manual processes with a single automated platform that serves every driver type on your property simultaneously.

Five Years Strong: ParkBee & Amsterdam ID Aparthotel Partnership Celebration

ParkBee celebrates 5 years partnering with Amsterdam ID Aparthotel, part of The July group, providing smart parking technology, EV charging, and competitive rates at this 127-apartment property near Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

ESR Group Joins ParkBee's Platform: Launching Temple Square & Central Park

ESR Group partners with ParkBee to launch two UK properties—Temple Square Liverpool and Central Park Leeds—bringing ParkBee's parking platform to leading asset manager portfolios.

DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes: When Hotel Meets Stadium Parking

DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes partners with ParkBee to manage parking for a unique property structurally integrated into 30,000-capacity Stadium MK, automating operations that serve conference delegates and match-day visitors through the same car park.

Crowne Plaza London Docklands: Mining Gold from Underutilized Parking Near ExCeL

Crowne Plaza London Docklands transforms underutilized parking into revenue stream through ParkBee, capitalizing on location 30 seconds from ExCeL London's 200+ annual events and 5 million visitors, plus proximity to Canary Wharf and O2.

Creating Parking Worthy of Five-Star Hospitality: Royal Garden Hotel Kensington

Royal Garden Hotel Kensington partners with ParkBee to solve their parking challenge—delivering guaranteed parking that matches five-star standards while monetizing unused capacity through intelligent allocation and automated access integrated into the guest journey.

Celebrating International Women's Day at ParkBee

ParkBee's Ladies of ParkBee group celebrates International Women's Day with their monthly lunch, sharing stories of inspiring women from global pioneers to everyday heroes who have shaped their lives and careers.

Celebrating 4 Years of Partnership: ParkBee & JustPark

ParkBee celebrates 4 years of successful partnership with JustPark, having brought 250+ parking locations to millions of UK drivers and demonstrating how ParkBee's open network approach drives meaningful urban mobility transformation.

A sneak peek into our approach towards innovation: Quality and Speed.

Roads toward more upgraded locations in NL

A New Era in Parking: ParkBee & ParkingYou Join Forces

ParkBee and ParkingYou announce strategic partnership to unlock potential in underutilised parking spaces through digital integration, creating new revenue streams for car park owners and seamless experiences for drivers.

A New Approach to Public Car Parks: Parkeergarage Keizersgracht Joins ParkBee

Parkeergarage Keizersgracht, a well-known public car park in Amsterdam's city center, joins ParkBee's network under new ownership focused on digital-first operations and optimized returns.

40% of Amsterdam Traffic Is Searching for Parking: The Opportunity in Unused Capacity

40% of Amsterdam's city center traffic consists of drivers searching for parking, circling blocks for 10-20 minutes while private garages operate below capacity. ParkBee connects unused parking capacity to drivers, reducing congestion and giving space back to cities.

100,001 Cars Off the Street: ParkBee & Xior Student Housing Expand to 15+ Locations

ParkBee celebrates partnership growth with Xior Student Housing from 1 pilot location to 15+ properties across the Benelux, delivering 136,000 transactions and providing over 100,000 cars with sustainable alternatives to on-street parking.

Years of Partnership: How ParkBee Transformed H.L.T.C. de Metselaars' Parking

ParkBee celebrates 8 years of partnership with H.L.T.C. de Metselaars tennis club in Scheveningen, one of the first sports clubs to join ParkBee's network, demonstrating how smart parking technology transforms underutilized spaces into reliable revenue streams.

Reflect, Recharge, Rejoice: ParkBee's Winter Event & 2025 Kick-off

ParkBee closed 2024 with a festive Winter Event featuring team reflections, stroopwafel making, and an exciting Croatia offsite announcement, then launched into 2025 with a strategic kick-off breakfast and family celebration.

50,000 People Parked: ParkBee at SAIL Amsterdam

ParkBee's waterfront network served over 50,000 people during SAIL Amsterdam's 10th edition, with fully reserved capacity along the IJ.

1600+ Locations and Growing: ParkBee & MOBIAN Strengthen Partnership

ParkBee and MOBIAN announce strengthened partnership across Europe, expanding their combined parking network to over 1,600 locations by integrating MOBIHUB, PARK+BIKE concepts, and airport parking with ParkBee's tech-enabled parking solutions.