For organisers and exhibitors
Initially our event calendar for 2020 was full, and the year started as normal with the Horecava show. This was followed by a variety of events, such as the Musical Award Gala, Jumping Amsterdam, Modefabriek, Integrated Systems Europe, Huishoudbeurs & the Nine Month Fair, Don't let Daddy know! and the 65th – and last – edition of the HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show.
We provided our comprehensive service package to organisers and exhibitors until 13 March 2020. A new aspect was the provision of advice and support to organisers and exhibitors in improving the welfare and safety of all those present in the framework of COVID-19. After closing our doors, we shifted our focus to postponing events and intensive client contact. Major developments in the Netherlands with regard to event-related measures were actively communicated to organisers and exhibitors to ensure any consequences for events were clear in good time.
RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre facilities The following table shows the facilities we offer.
RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre facilities Properties
Facilities
Total surface area
116.600 m2
Conference centres
3 interlinked conference locations
Halls
12 interconnected halls, expandable with two semi-permanent halls
Rooms
2 auditoriums, one large ballroom with 2,000 seats. A total of 70 conference and meeting rooms. Accommodation for 10 to 10,000 people per room.
Foyers and lounges
Multifunctional space for exhibitions, parties and celebrations
Entrances
9 separate entrances: own entrance for each event
Restaurants and bars
9 restaurants, bars and lounges. From buffet to à la carte
Parking garages
Capacity for 4,000 spaces on the premises
Marina
Own marina directly connected to the Amsterdam canals
Train station
Called Amsterdam RAI, right next to the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre
Two metro stations
Amsterdam RAI Station connects to the metro line that forms a circle around the city. The new Europaplein metro station is situated just 50 m from the entrance to the RAI and connects the RAI to the city centre
Hotel (nhow)
On-site congress hotel with 650 rooms and 200 parking spaces
authorised to issue eventrelated licenses
Thanks to our umbrella licence and associated covenant with the Amsterdam South district council, the RAI is authorised to issue various event-related licences. This was extended in 2020 for a period of three years.
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