let’s meet in Brussels 2020
A UNIQUE VENUE LOCATED IN THE CITY CENTRE OF THE CAPITAL OF EUROPE • 13 000 m² for all types of events • international transport hubs and 10 000 hotel rooms in the vicinity • an ISO 20121 venue : let’s shape greener events together
We strive to bring Brussels to life for you As the tourism agency for the Brussels-Capital Region we not only help businesses to organise events and other activities, we also help you to discover Brussels' countless attractions and multiple personalities. We want you to make this beautiful city your own, be it for just one hour or several years!
A welcoming inclusive hub for all – businesses, visitors, and inhabitants Brussels, the capital of Europe, is one of the most influential and cosmopolitan cities in the world and is home to the highest number of international associations. Every day, Brussels welcomes new entrepreneurs, new visitors and new inhabitants, and our mission is to give you the key to our city to best integrate and experience Brussels' diversity. Brussels is a powerful engine that brings people together from all over the world. We want you to discover its engine room!
Sustainable events Responsibility and sustainability are our watchwords and Brussels is a leader in this field. Many solutions have already been implemented and concrete actions taken by policy makers, the city's inhabitants and major players
of the events sector. Our team is charged with promoting and sharing this approach with event organisers like you. Without any loss of value (or comfort!), we will help you organise a responsible event, which you will find in this 2020 edition of the Let's Meet in Brussels.
We are your essential partner An ideal venue, exceptional service, and exciting activities are guaranteed! But we offer additional services in a range of support programmes to help you with promotion, with boosting the number of delegates, partners and stakeholders, as well as connecting you with influencers in your field. Our advice is free and our team has the expertise, knowledge and resources that you will find indispensable when organising your next event.
Elisabeth Van Ingelgem Director Convention & Association Bureau, visit.brussels
We go the extra mile By choosing Brussels for your next event, we help to ensure that your participants will enjoy a unique experience in a city that strives for responsible development without losing any of its excitement and creativity – a city that is constantly innovating, constantly moving, and constantly evolving. We look forward to making you fall in love with Brussels!
Patrick Bontinck CEO, visit.brussels
NEW IN 2020 Brussels breaks new ground 90% of startups operating in Brussels fi nd it much more conducive and attractive to entrepreneurship than Paris, London or Berlin, according to a recent survey conducted by PwC.
Brussels is also the fi rst European city of choice for associations to hold their international events (ahead of Vienna, Paris, Madrid, London & Barcelona). It is 2nd worldwide too, behind only Singapore, according to the Union of International Associations - UIA.
Last but not least, according to CEOWORLD magazine’s ranking of the 100 Best Cities For Business Travel In 2020 : Brussels is one of the top 10 business destinations in the world (top 3 in Europe with London & Frankfurt) thanks to its business hotels, public transportation, event venues size, dining and... entertainment!
GO GREEN Want to organise a sustainable event in Brussels? CONTACT VISIT.BRUSSELS: Our experts will help you reach optimal ecological, social and economic sustainability goals.
European District
2019 and 2020 are great years for Brussels' hotels industry! In 2019, the following hotels were renovated and reopened with new names: • The President Brussels Hotel • Qbic Hotel • 9Hotel Chelton • Indigo Brussels City Indigo Brussels City
3 new hotels also opened in the Midi district: • B&B Hotel Brussels Centre Gare du Midi • Appart'City • Meininger Hotel Bruxelles Midi (close to 300 rooms). In 2020, a new Moxy Hotel will offer 140 additional rooms. A Residence Inn Brussels will also be unveiled at the airport, offering 127 rooms. Still planned for 2021: Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria. The Corinthia Hotels group is creating its “flagship luxury hotel” in Brussels by renovating this prestigious 5-star Neoclassical gem. Opening in 2021, it will have 121 rooms and three event rooms. And as of 2022, Crowne Plaza is developing an ambitious project to expand and add a further 146 rooms to their existing 354 rooms. Along with Hotel Indigo and Thon, it will make over 1,200 rooms available place Rogier. Qbic Hotel
Bright future For those in search of new venues, Brussels will not disappoint you.
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2019 has been a great year with the opening of unique event venues like SILO Brussels, an old malting brewery (10 event rooms, up to 650 participants), the remarkable FACULTY in the classified heritage building of the listed Brussels Veterinary School building (10-200 guests), the new WOLF foodie experience, the enlargement of MAISON DE LA POSTE (with 15 new event rooms), and much more...
Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria
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Nowhere else but Brussels! The new TRAM EXPERIENCE (reopening spring 2020) featuring Brussels' culinary heritage while a two-hour’ ride: For over 7 years now, this unique tram from the 1960s has been crossing the streets of Brussels while surprising its passengers with wonderful dishes. We would like to thank the 64,000 travellers and 35 chefs from all over the world for their confidence! http://tramexperience.brussels/
Why not meet in the former largest station in Europe, Gare Maritime?
Kanal, a genuine cathedral of steel and glass
The 45,000m² Gare Maritime is located on the remarkable, evolving urban site of Tour & Taxis, a most comprehensive events and storytelling hub in Brussels. Ongoing major renovations are transforming this genuine industrial masterpiece into a covered urban venue set to open in 2020. The expansion of the Tour & Taxis site now offers 25 inspiring versatile spaces for any type of event, from 2 to 10,000 guests, all within walking distance of each other.
Brussels’ new centre for modern & contemporary art will compete with the best with a unique 12,000m² exhibition space along the quays of the city’s canal. There will be different opening phases: April to November 2020 during the exhibition “it never ends” from John M. Armleder (2 event rooms, up to 400 people), and grand opening in 2023 (several event rooms and auditoriums, for 10-2,000 people).
TRAM EXPERIENCE
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Have you seen it go past? This white tram that runs through the streets of Brussels, recognised by foodies from the capital and elsewhere, has welcomed more than 70,000 people aboard since it began. Having offered seven years of gastronomic discoveries in a modern, stylish setting, the Tram Experience is now undergoing a complete metamorphosis.
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Cultural highlights
You may think Brussels is just a business city, but that is only one side of it. It also has an irresistible atmosphere that combines urban spirit, cosmopolitan buzz, quality of life, and a fascinating wealth of cultural treats. Every year, this pulsating city raises the events bar by hosting more than 23,000 cultural and festive events: Brussels is, quite simply, mindblowing!
Discover this selection of unmissable 2020 events for an international audience
Back to Bruegel - Experience the 16th century > until 18.10.2020
Bright Brussels > 13.02.2020 - 16.02.2020
www.fine-arts-museum.be
Virtual reality takes you into Bruegel's paintings for an astonishing immersive experience. Witness the 16th century through contact with original objects from the Museum. www.kmkg-mrah.be
Discover twelve artistic and interactive light installations by Belgian, French and Portuguese artists creating a splendid spectacle through the old downtown streets. www.bright.brussels
Keith Haring > until 19.04.2020
Jazzuary > 09.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
Museum Night Fever > 14.03.2020 More than 30 Brussels museums present concerts, performances, installations, dance, films, DJs, unusual guided tours, and more - from 19:00 to 01:00.
Dalí & Magritte > until 09.02.2020 An exceptional exhibition dedicated to Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, highlighting the connection and influences between the two greatest icons of the surrealist movement.
A large retrospective of the iconic American artist. You will get a glimpse of the artist’s short and powerful career in the vibrant New York art scene of the early 1980s. www.bozar.be
There are no fewer than three jazz festivals in Brussels in January. Djangofolllies, the River Jazz Festival & the Brussels Jazz Festival. www.jazz.brussels
Paul Delvaux, the man who loved trains > until 15.03.2020
Brussels, Dance! > 01.02.2020 - 04.04.2020
Integrated into the breathtaking scenography of Train World, the surrealist master’s magisterial body of work inspired by the world of trains. www.trainworld.be
There will be more than 60 events, including performances and talks, featuring both young artists and established figures. www.brusselsdance.eu
www.museumnightfever.be
BANAD Festival > 14.03.2020 - 29.03.2020 The opportunity to discover 50 interiors, many never normally open to the public. Guided tours explain some fascinating aspects of of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. www.banad.brussels
Opening of the Royal Greenhouses > Mid-April until Early-May Each year, in the spring, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken are opened to the public, for almost three weeks. This tradition has been carried on for a century. www.monarchie.be
Brussels 20km > 31.05.2020 Whether you like running or not, the Brussels 20km has something for you. You could run along the city’s finest avenues (if you register in advance) or just watch and stroll around.
Flower Carpet > 13.08.2020 - 16.08.2020 The flower carpet on the GrandPlace is the most reproduced image of Brussels around the world. It is the largest floral carpet in the world.
www.20kmdebruxelles.be
www.flowercarpet.brussels
Europe Day > 09.05.2020 Europe is fun! The EU organises an open-door day with guided tours of their headquarters, European food fairs and other animated activities.
Ommegang (part of Carolus Festival) > early July This event recalls the ceremonial arrival of Emperor Charles V and his son (later King Philip II of Spain) in Brussels in 1549. www.ommegang.be
Design September > September For one month, the city hosts an array of over 100 unmissable cultural and commercial events.
www.europeday.europa.eu
www.designseptember.be
Heritage Days > September Some 50 states and regions participate in this European event, which celebrates heritage. All the activities and visits are free (often to places that are not usually accessible). www.journeesdupatrimoinebruxelles.be
Brussels Museums Nocturnes > Thursdays, mid-September until mid-December Some of Brussels' museums can be explored on Thursday evenings
With 63 new cultural and festive activities per day (there really are!), there will definitely be a mustsee that coincides with your event. Check online at https://agenda.brussels/ for a detailed list, so that you can match the tastes and wishes of your participants! The Queen Elisabeth Competition > 04.05.2020 - 30.05.2020 Every year, the competition - which has launched the careers of many young musicians - is devoted to either the violin, piano, cello or voice. In 2020, it is once again the turn of the piano. www.cmireb.be
PrideFestival > 08.05 - 24.05.2020 & Brussels Pride > 23.05.2020 A wide range of activities such as exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and of course DJ sets, concerts, and parties in various locations. www.pride.be
Belgium's National Day > 21.07.2020 Belgium’s national day commemorates the investiture of Leopold 1, the first King of the Belgians in 1831, with an open-air dance event and a parade (and a fly-over) on 21 July.
Eat!BRUSSELS, drink!BORDEAUX > 03.09.2020 - 06.09.2020 Tour & Taxis is the new setting for this four-day event that offers the best of the Brussels restaurant scene with the wines of 50 Bordeaux wineries.
www.sibp.be
www.eat.brussels
Visit the Royal Palace > 22.07.2020 - 15.09.2020 (dates to be confirmed) When they go away on holiday, it’s a tradition for the Royal Family to leave the doors of their palace open to the general public.
The Brussels Comic Strip Festival & Balloons Day Parade > 11.09.2020 - 13.09.2020 The festival offers a balloon’s parade, followed by a rally of cars featuring in great comic strips as well as talks, screenings, and signing sessions with big names of the comic strip world.
www.monarchie.be
www.fetedelabd.be
during the Nocturnes (late openings, until 22:00). www.brusselsmuseumsnocturnes.be
Beethoven > 14.10.2020 - 17.01.2021 Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig von Beethoven. Throughout the year BOZAR will offer a programme full of his music and an exhibition in the autumn. www.bozar.be Winter Wonders > December Winter Wonders includes a huge Christmas market, fairground attractions, a covered skating rink, and a sound and light show on the GrandPlace! www.plaisirsdhiver.be
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why Brussels ?
Strategic location
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Decision-making and business services hub
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The world’s top association city
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Specialists in life sciences
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CONNECTING you with experts who understand your field of activity…
you with your participants…
We are the official Convention & Association Bureau of Brussels. We play an important role as a ‘one-stop shop’ and link between you and our city.
you with the right suppliers, partners, sponsors and speakers…
Our team of events experts will work with you right through the process, from planning and bidding, to supporting and welcoming your delegates.
you with all the advantages that the capital of Europe can offer you.
This chapter sets out why we believe Brussels is the best place to hold your convention and how we can help you organise it flawlessly.
CHOOSE BRUSSELS! We will focus on the optimisation and the growth of your event, to exceed expectations.
why Brussels ?
Organising an event in Brussels is all about making connections
STRATEGIC LOCATION Brussels is easy to reach by air, international and national rail and road. As a result, it's an ideal destination for events. Brussels Airport connects 26 million passengers to more than 200 different destinations per year. Brussels is the centre of Europe’s densest high-speed train networks: 60 million Europeans live within 2 hours of Brussels by train. 2,400 km
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Brussels' great central location means that you can go anywhere in the capital very quickly. It's also incredibly easy to move around in this compact city: many event venues, hotels, museums and iconic places are within walking distance, or a short ride away by tram, bus or metro. If you’re staying near the city centre, walking is a wonderful way to discover the city or to reach your event venue.
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THALYS, TGV AND EUROSTAR CONNECTIONS TO
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DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM
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DAILY NON-STOP FLIGHTS to the US; DAILY FLIGHTS to China and India
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CITY CENTRE Paris in 1'20", London in 1'51", Amsterdam in 1'53", Cologne in 1'47".
TO CITY CENTRE!
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EUROPEANS LIVE WITHIN 2 HOURS OF BRUSSELS BY TRAIN
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CENTRE OF THE CONTINENT’S DENSEST MOTORWAY AND HIGH-SPEED TRAIN NETWORKS
DECISION-MAKING AND BUSINESS SERVICES HUB
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organisations of the European Union including the Commission and the Parliament
8,686 registered lobby organisations 20,000 individual lobbyists
48,000 EU officials, diplomats, international business workers, and press correspondents Brussels has the highest concentration of decision makers that shape the lives of hundreds of millions of people. The city hosts all the major EU institutions and is home to a huge diplomatic corps, journalist community and countless lobby groups. You can’t get any nearer to Europe’s policy makers than Brussels!
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press correspondents
1,700 INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONS OPERATING EUROPE-WIDE
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Paul-Henri Spaak (1899 – 1972) supporter of multilateralism, he’s one of the first major policy-makers at the beginning of the European community
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But Brussels is also about business: 1,700 international corporations operate Europe-wide from their base here, spawning a diverse business services sector.
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THE WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANISATION (WCO)
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THE WORLD'S TOP ASSOCIATION CITY Meaningful connections and networking with other associations, private partners and public authorities.
Paul Otlet (1868-1944) imagined the Internet and is co-founder of the Union of International Associations headquartered in Brussels (UIA)
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Hosting 2,250 headquarters, Brussels is home to more international associations than any other city.
CENTRE (OPENING PLANNED IN 2021)
International associations employ LARGEST CONGLOMERATION OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS IN THE WORLD WITH
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Headquarters of the Federation of European and International Associations (FAIB)
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Headquarters of the Union of International Associations (UIA)
Brussels is member of the Global Association Hubs partnership, the world’s leading cities for international associations (together with Dubai, Singapore and Washington DC)
why Brussels ?
“INFORMATION ONE-STOP SHOP” PUBLIC INITIATIVE
With its highly-skilled multilingual workforce and depth of support services, Brussels is the best spot for building membership and getting up close to European decision-makers.
SPECIALISTS IN LIFE SCIENCES
200 COMPANIES PRODUCING OR DISTRIBUTING MACHINES // 21 DIAGNOSTIC & TELEMEDICINE COMPANIES // 200 PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES MAKING BELGIUM A WORLD LEADER IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY //
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Strong tradition and positioning in life sciences, including biotechnology and pharmaceutical activities.
MORE THAN
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BELGIUM HAS THE HIGHEST CONCENTRATIONOF LIFE-SCIENCE
EMPLOYEES IN THE WORLD // LEADING EUROPEAN COUNTRY FOR CLINICAL TRIALS PER CAPITA AND SECOND WORLDWIDE
Long tradition of world renowned scientists: Leo Bakeland (1863-1944) Ernest Solvay (1838-1922) Christian de Duve (1917-2013)
STEROP OVERSEAS
UCB PHARMA
ANSELL HEALTHCARE
FISHERTRADE
3 UNIVERSITIES, 7 UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS,
Pfizer
A pioneer in many medical domains: heartlung transplant, cell division, leukemia vaccination, fighting metastasis formation, anti-Tuberculosis medication, IVF, euthanasia, trachea graft…
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why Brussels ?
With its world-famous university hospitals and concentration of international hi-tech and healthcare companies, Brussels is a pivotal centre for life sciences.
BIOTECH
COMPANIES OPERATING IN BELGIUM
Nobel Prize winners in immunology, cell physiology and chemistry
Would it surprise you to know that Belgium has the world’s highest concentration of life science professionals? And that it's the second largest pharma exporter in the world?
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DYNAMIC ICT AND MEDIA SECTORS A EUROPEAN LEADER FOR VIRTUAL REALITY BE.VR Community (980 members) 20 companies Brussels VR Festival research parks
4 technological 6 incubators
Thanks to close collaboration between academia, R&D and businesses, with proactive support from regional authorities, the ICT sector is growing fast and earning Brussels worldwide recognition for its capacity to innovate.
THE MULTIMEDIA SECTOR PROVIDES 17,400 JOBS (35% of employment of the ICT sector) & GENERATES 40% OF THE BELGIAN ICT SECTOR'S TURNOVER
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institutes of higher education in engineering collaborating with ICT businesses on a wide range of R&D projects
There is a growing convergence between the ICT and multimedia communication sectors (support for digital devices and telecom technologies to diffuse information). The multimedia sector is another strong growth market and the city has a significant presence of renowned printing and publishing actors, movie and video companies, communication agencies, national and international radio, TV and press agencies.
478 media outlets, including 99 television stations 191 newspapers and magazines
LARGE BRANDS, INCLUDING SAP, FUTJISU, GOOGLE, MICROSOFT, TWITTER, IBM, SIEMENS //// 3 ICT REFERENCE CENTRES DEVELOPING HUMAN CAPITAL, TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING //// INTERNATIONAL PRESS CENTRE (IPC) //// Media Clusters Brussels – MCB, A COLLABORATIVE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH PROJECT WHOSE AIM IS TO ANALYSE THE MANY FACETS OF THE MEDIA INDUSTRY
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The ICT and media sectors are top priorities in Brussels.
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS HIP Every day new startups, new ideas and new products have the potential to change Brussels even more.
why Brussels ?
Brussels is a growing hub for startups and has a unique culture and flourishing business community. Emerging as an entrepreneurial, contemporary and creative hub, the vibrant local ecosystem drives many projects, communities, companies, associations, leaders, institutions, authorities and believers of interdisciplinary innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. Brussels’ ecosystem is gathering citizens, political leaders, researchers and business people to help our region produce more interdisciplinary innovation and new socio-economic initiatives that have an impact on our daily lives. More and more investors believe in the Brussels-Capital Region and the entrepreneurs that are based here.
Elvis Pompilio (Fashion)
Philippe Geluck (Cartoonist)
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker (Dance)
Luc et Jean-Pierre Dardenne (Filmmakers)
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AmĂŠlie Nothomb (Writer)
Jaco van Dormael (Film director)
Eric Emmanuel Schmitt (Writer)
Stromae (Singer)
RENOWNED CINEMA SCHOOLS
ART SCHOOLS SCHOOLS OF FASHION HUBS AND ORGANISATIONS
CIRCLEMADE.BRUSSELS circular economy SOFTWARE.BRUSSELS ICT LIFETECH.BRUSSELS health HOSPITALITY.BRUSSELS tourism, event industry, culture SCREEN.BRUSSELS audiovisual MAD.BRUSSELS Brussels fashion and design platform The link between business owners and creative talents creating a better future for Brussels and its inhabitants BRUSSELSCREATIVE.BE Platform for Brussels' creative and cultural ecosystem: cross-disciplinary collaboration, innovation and socioeconomical initiatives
STIMULATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION:
HUB.BRUSSELS is a public reference partner, that strives to make Brussels the most attractive European city in which to start and grow a business.
33 BUSINESSES HATCH EVERY SINGLE DAY IN BRUSSELS (THIS IS BELGIUM’S HIGHEST BIRTH RATE!)
1 FILM RECORDING PER DAY: THE LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY IS BOOMING AND MOVIE PRODUCTION HAS BEEN BOOSTED BY A SPECIFIC TAX BENEFIT FOR AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTIONS 21
why Brussels ?
CLUSTERS FOR THEMES OF STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE IN BRUSSELS:
ECOBUILD.BRUSSELS sustainable construction
A GLOBAL CITY BRUSSELS IS THE CAPITAL OF 500 MILLION EUROPEANS
HUB FOR NUMEROUS INTERNATIONAL MEDIA AND PRESS AGENCIES Translators and interpreters for all 24 OFFICIAL EU LANGUAGES (you won’t find that in other cities!)
why Brussels ?
PLACE DU LUXEMBOURG/
62% of Brussels' inhabitants were born outside of Belgium.
World renowned artists
Stromae (Singer)
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NEIGHBOURHOODS SUCH AS MATONGE (CENTRAL
Brussels is the capital of 500 million Europeans! And this international presence is growing.
Toots Thielemans (jazz musician)
Salvator Adamo (Singer)
AFRICAN QUARTER), RUE DE BRABANT (MAGHREB), SAINT-GILLES (POLAND),
Vincent Kompany (Footballer)
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220,000 expats from 183 countries speaking 108 languages
VIBRANT CITY LIFE
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CHOCOLATIER CRAFTSMEN: JÉRÔME GRIMONPON, PIERRE MARCOLINI, LAURENT GERBAUD, FREDERIC BLONDEEL MAISON DANDOY: SPECTACULOOS SPECULOOS !
23,000 cultural events take place every year in Brussels! Brussels is not only a pleasant place to live in. It is a city where business, urban spirit, a cosmopolitan atmosphere, as well as cultural and leisure activities, blend into a harmonious whole. Here, visitors will appreciate the quality of life, the many cultural possibilities and, not least, the great food.
AUTHENTIC RECIPE OF BELGIAN CHIPS. 1 MILLION BEERS AND 100 LOCAL BRANDS FROM 1,500 DIFFERENT BELGIAN BEER BREWERIES CONSUMED EVERY DAY IN RESTAURANTS, BARS, MICROBREWERIES OR HOMES. 2,500 RESTAURANTS INCLUDING WITH 17 MICHELIN STARRED RESTAURANTS.
Brussels is an international production hotspot for the arts, primarily due to its position as a crossroads of the Germanic and Latin cultures.
TWO TONS OF CHOCOLATE SOLD PER DAY, AT BRUSSELS AIRPORT ALONE
Flagey Square
Saint-Hubert
galleries
WE ARE EAGER TO SHARE OUR PASSION FOR BRUSSELS WITH YOU.
OVER 500 PLACES TO TRY OUT THE SPECIAL
DANSAERT AREA
Grand Place
SABLON AND MAROLLES
MONT DES ARTS
When it comes to leisure activities and iconic experiences, Brussels will not disappoint you Discover the many options for groups, incentives, team buildings or for your delegates that make Brussels such a unique destination. FIND OUT MORE IN SECTION 8!
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CULTURAL EVENTS EVERY DAY
Restaurants and bars offer top quality catering. The city has also preserved its local culture: so you’ll find street life, traditional markets and folklore, all in a colourful atmosphere that's full of good humour. Enjoy!
BIGGEST AMOUNT OF MUSEUMS PER INHABITANT IN EUROPE
ALWAYS GREENER Brussels has 8,000 hectares of green spaces, meaning 28m² of green space per inhabitant. Brussels is not only one of the greenest cities in Europe. The city has ambitious plans when it comes to climate adaptation, green mobility and urban liveability.
why Brussels ?
The city is already investing in renewable energy sources and strict demands are set for new buildings in the city. Moreover, a wide range of significant projects and ambitious ideas contribute to making Brussels the city of tomorrow: citizens’ initiatives (community gardens, rooftop urban farms, sharing economy, etc.), urban circular economy, local employment creation (including social equity, with private and public organisations employing people with disabilities), a global Good Food strategy (sustainable food system that promotes better local food production and healthier habits). Brussels is in the top 13 destinations for sustainability policy (GDS-Index November 2019). In 2019, the city’s sustainable practices in the business tourism and events industries have been recognised thanks to our destination’s social and environmental sustainability strategies, policies and performances. For visit.brussels, increasing awareness and attracting sustainable events involves guaranteeing optimal responsibility. We want to give you inspiration to help you make the right choices and make your event more sustainable. See the section dedicated tu sustainable events.
Do you want to organise a sustainable event? Find out more in section 3!
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BRUSSELS IS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT LEADER AND NO.1 IN EUROPE FOR RECYCLING OF PACKAGING WASTE IN BRUSSELS, WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF EVENTS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE SUSTAINABILITY HAS A LONG TRADITION HERE! THE FOLLOWING SECTION WILL HELP YOU ORGANISE EVENTS THAT ARE SOCIALLY AND ECOLOGICALLY RESPONSIBLE, WHILE ALSO ECONOMICALLY SUCCESSFUL. (see section 3)
Exemplary buildings account for more than 16% of construction every year (with more than 265,000 square meters of exemplary buildings)
The number of cyclists has tripled over the last 10 years, Brussels' transition to a cycling city is underway
Headquarters of numerous renewable energy associations EUROPEAN FORUM OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES //// EUROPEAN BIOMASS ASSOCIATION //// EUROPEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY COUNCIL //// EUROPEAN UNION RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH CENTERS AGENCY //// EUROPEAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION AND MANY MORE
14% of Brussels' land is Natura 2000 (the largest network of protected areas in the world). The city's 8,000 hectares of green space is made up of many historic parks, pleasant little public gardens, broad tree-lined avenues, woods, and even a forest.
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Contacting visit.brussels is the natural starting point for anyone who wants to organise an event in Brussels. You've come to the right place!
Organising a conference, a congress or a fair is a job in itself. It demands a lot of time and special management skills. Our Meetings & Convention team members have the expertise to support you through the organisation of your event, from bidding to planning and welcoming your delegates. But organising an event is also about making the right connections. We will connect you with Brussels venues, suppliers, sponsors, speakers, potential participants and experts in your field. We play an important role as a ‘one-stop shop’ and link between you and our city. On top of a variety of support programmes, we offer you a range of services that focus on optimising and growing your event, so that it can exceed expectations.
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Free, expert and objective services dedicated to structuring, optimising and growing your next event Organising an event in Brussels? Contact the visit.brussels CONVENTION Bureau for help and support meetings@visit.brussels +32 (0)2 549 50 15
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ARE YOU PLANNING OR ORGANISING AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, CONGRESS, FAIR OR ANY OTHER KIND OF PROFESSIONAL EVENT IN BRUSSELS? WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FREE, IMPARTIAL, AND EXPERIENCED SERVICES?
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Every day we support various types of organisations, including but not limited to: associations, corporate companies, professional event organisers, institutions and universities. Our experience and the range of support available suits budgets and events of any size – from 10 to 10,000 attendees. These aids can be combined to suit your requirements! Check this out for yourself!
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AIDS AND INVALUABLE SUPPORT PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL EVENTS ORGANISED IN BRUSSELS: Support in preparing and presenting bids for new events in Brussels: •
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3. GROWTH SUPPORT PROGRAMME A substantial extra push. Worth asking for if your event is eligible! Support for the optimisation and growth of international events: to boost the number of attendees, partners and stakeholders: •
To maximise the attendance and participations before the event: advice and support for the promotion of your event and in building connections, with the creation and dissemination of communication and media (news, press releases, videos, support during previous event, etc.)
By working together, we will create a first-class, professional proposal and presentation, giving your bid the best chance of success.
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This programme is dedicated to support international professional event organisers planning to host events in Brussels in a sector that contributes positively to the image of the region or within one of the five following key centres of excellence in the Brussels area: Life sciences & bio-pharma, information & communications technology - ICT, sustainability and clean technologies, creative industries and media or business services.
One-stop-shop support, with connection, organisational and timely services: •
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As an extension of your team, we will be your helping hand to connect you with the right people and organisations.
To scale your event and enhance on-site experiences: with promotional banners, city marketing collaterals, financial support in various form (welcome reception, social programme, gifts, transport tickets…)
The eligibility and the evaluation of the event organiser requesting the Growth Support Programme will be carried out by a selection committee composed of: Innoviris, Hub Brussels, Febelux and visit.brussels. This programme is offered by the Brussels-Capital Region, the City of Brussels and visit.brussels. Alternatively, under certain specific conditions, you can apply for funding subsidies.
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Support for welcoming and accompanying attendees, and making them feel at home while in Brussels: Welcome reception, promotion, welcome desks, activities advices… We have many tricks to maximise your attendees’ enjoyment! Attendee support is a core part of our day-to-day work. We want to turn our city into your city, and your delegates’ city.
Contact us to know how we can help you and for a detailed description of the support programmes: visit.brussels Convention Bureau v.lurkin@visit.brussels +32 (0)2 549 50 15
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Successfully organising an international congress while working full-time is possible, and worthwhile!
In an interview following the G-STIC congress on 20-22 November, Myriam Buyl, Relationship Manager, reveals the winning formula for a successful large-scale conference in Brussels.
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G-STIC – 20 – 22 November 2019 THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION CONFERENCE CONNECTING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION TO DECISION MAKING FOR SUSTAINABILITY The G-STIC conference took place on 20 – 22 November 2019 in Brussels. What is the purpose of the congress? With G-STIC, we aim to accelerate the transition to wide-scale deployment of market-ready integrated technological solutions that can have a big impact on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
of the conference? How did you resolve it? There were a lot of challenges to deliver our conference, mainly the complexity of the programme, which is typical for our event: a lot of sessions taking place on the same time, organised by ourselves and by partners. ➨ Open and quick communication, support from very dedicated partners, suppliers, decision makers
Why was Brussels chosen? What are its advantages over another destination? It's the capital of Belgium and the EU, it has an international reputation, is centrally located and easily accessible and is a vibrant city with great art and lots of stunning historical buildings.
You are a renowned event & communication support relationship manager and you have a full-time job. How easy (or difficult) was it to organise the congress? It was quite a challenge, but we managed it thanks to a very dedicated and motivated team.
What three qualities most appeal to you and your guests about Brussels? 1. Central location 2. Accessibility 3. International name and reputation: Brussels is well-known on an international scale.
What would you recommend to international delegates if they could only visit one place in Brussels? Grand Place, the city centre, the Royal Palace, the Atomium, the numerous museums and parks.
If a delegate has four hours to spare to get the feel of the city and wants to spend 100 euros, what would you suggest he do? Visiting Brussels without eating chocolate or drinking Belgian beer is a no-go! You can explore the capital by bike, see the European Parliament or visit the Atomium. The Grand-Place is the central square of the City of Brussels where you certainly have to pass by. If you have spare time, also take a look at the famous statue of Manneken pis! ■
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G-STIC, THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION CONFERENCE Dates: 20-22 November 2019 Chosen venues: Brussels Expo for the Congress and for the social events Format: 3 congress days, plenary sessions and up to 7 sessions in parallel RESULTS ✔
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Bearing these goals in mind, we identify clusters of market-ready integrated technological solutions and we define the actions that are needed to forward their implementation and set up the institutional, regulatory, policy and business frameworks that are needed to achieve the SDGs.
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To elevate you and your event to the next level
THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME AIMS AT BUILDING EXPERT NETWORKS, INCREASING THE VISIBILITY OF KEY CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE AND ATTRACTING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS TO BRUSSELS. Brussels has developed strongly as a meetings destination in the last few years. This is also thanks to talented and committed experts who have attracted major international conferences to Brussels and have, therefore, helped make our city and their field grow and shine on the international scene. They are our city's best Ambassadors!
“ At FoodDrinkEurope, we have frequent interactions with EU institutions, with member states and international representation offices and many other organisations across the food chain that are located here. Being close to the decision-making centre facilitates our work. Moreover, the city is also a great place to work, to meet and to hold conferences; there
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is lots of choice - even for the biggest events.” Mella Frewen, Director General, FoodDrinkEurope (Brussels)
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Expand your national and international reputation, and earn recognition in your area of expertise from your professional colleagues Gain access to a network of senior professionals and academics Get the opportunity to showcase the work and expertise of your hospital, institution or association Gain access to the full range of our free support services that make bidding for and organising a conference much easier Attract the attention of politicians and funding bodies Encourage future developments and synergies in your field and between your organisation and others
Who are the ambassadors? Brussels ambassadors are Belgian or foreign professionals who are experts in their field and influencers in their sector: doctors, university professors, researchers, academics, association professionals. They are all passionate about their industry and Brussels. So far they are more than 150, why not join them?
Why should you attract international congresses to Brussels? Advantages include reputation, connections, funding and development opportunities. But that's not all! Becoming an ambassador for Brussels and being part of this team of industry professionals is a win-win. It not only helps attract international congresses, it also helps you and your sector in many ways.
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The Ambassadors programme's highlight of the year is the annual Ambassadors Night and Awards Ceremony held in recognition of the work of more than 150 of Brussels’ most respected ambassadors. Several other prestigious events
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THE VISIT.BRUSSELS ASSOCIATION BUREAU IS AN “INFORMATION ONE-STOP SHOP” PUBLIC INITIATIVE – WITH A FREE SERVICE THAT SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS IN BRUSSELS. MULTILINGUAL EXPERTS ARE READY TO GUIDE YOU TO THE RESOURCES, TRAINING AND CONNECTIONS THAT WILL ENABLE YOUR ASSOCIATION TO DEVELOP AND REACH ITS PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES.
A highly favourable business environment for international associations
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Brussels has become the number one hub for international associations, hosting no fewer than 2,250 headquarters. It is also the top European city for association congresses. This unique concentration of organisations is a highly favourable business environment for international associations. This made creating a dedicated Association Bureau a natural innovation. There's nowhere quite like Brussels!
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their administration easy to manage. Every year, UITP organises meetings in Brussels that attract hundreds of participants from abroad. The presence of EU institutions
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and other international organisations in Brussels guarantees the involvement of their representatives in meetings and events held in the city, which is an important decisionmaking criteria. for people to attend. ” Mohamed Mezghani, Deputy Secretary General, International Union for Public Transport (UITP, Brussels)
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The team offers association services that are unique in the world Our team offers a tailormade information supply to every association with a multilingual team of experts at your disposal.
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visit.brussels' Association Bureau also organises the European Association Summit (the annual peer-to-peer event for associations) and collaborates with the Executive master's degree in International Association Management set up by Solvay Brussels School.
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We support with the establishment and management of professional associations in Brussels in cooperation with partners.
We provide assistance to create meaningful connections and networking with other associations (more than 2,250 associations present in Brussels), services providers and public authorities.
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THE ASSOCIATION BUREAU IS A KEY INFORMATION RESOURCE
Contacts at visit.brussels Convention Bureau MEETING & CONVENTION TEAM Elisabeth Van Ingelgem
Director Convention Bureau & Association bureau +32 (0)2 549 50 51 | M : +32 (0)498 13 71 64 e.vaningelgem@visit.brussels
Virginie Lurkin
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Manager Convention Bureau +32 (0)2 549 50 35 | M: +32 (0)479 72 37 42 v.lurkin@visit.brussels
'Life Sciences & Bio Pharma & Sustainability & Clean Tech' Margaux Huvelle
Business Development Expert +32 (0)2 549 53 92 | M: +32 (0)493 30 35 35 m.huvelle@visit.brussels Margaux’s love affair with Brussels is a longstanding one.She lived in the capital of Europe for 6 years while studying foreign languages and then started her career in Germany. Now, she is eager to share her passion for Brussels’ hidden gems and cultural diversity.
Edoardo Guglielmino
Meeting Expert +32(0)2 548 04 64 | e.guglielmino@visit.brussels After 10 years spent in Lyon to promote its venues and learning all he could about cooking, Edoardo couldn't resist the call of Brussels. As a convinced and proud EU citizen, he chosed to promote the capital of 500 millions Europeans throughout the world…
'Life Sciences & Bio Pharma & Business Services' Mathilde Dugautier
Business Development Support +32 (0)2 549 50 15 | M: +32 (0)474 78 76 79 m.dugautier@visit.brussels After a first experience in a housing company, Mathilde joined the Convention Bureau of visit. brussels. Always there to experience what Brussels has to offer, you can meet Mathilde at pop-up bars, concerts, restaurants… With her passion for the destination, she can convince any local member of an International Association to start a bid for Brussels.
Philippe Ardito
Project Coordinator & Communities – Welcoming Expert +32 (0)2 549 53 93 | M: +32 (0)477 34 10 46 f.ardito@visit.brussels After studying tourism in Brussels, Philippe worked for 10 years at Brussels Airport. He then worked 4 years in the events sector, followed by 5 more years in the MICE sector. He loves Brussels’ nightlife.
Olivier Nussbaum
Sandrine Plantoir
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Specialties: Life Sciences, Sustainability & Tech
Olivier started his career as Events Sales Manager for several hotel brands. Olivier plays rugby for Royal Kituro Rugby Club, one of Brussels’ most iconic clubs.
Sandrine has a master’s degree in applied communications and public relations. She gained her expertise in large companies and now focuses on quality events. Her passions? Music and the best festivals in town…
Business Development Expert +32 (0)2 549 50 57 | M: +32 (0)498 71 75 42 o.nussbaum@visit.brussels
Meeting Expert +32 (0)2 549 50 36 | M:+32 (0)477 56 66 31 s.plantoir@visit.brussels
'ICT & Media & Creative Industries' Thierry Van Eyll
Natacha Duchesne
Specialties: ICT, Media & Creative Industries
Specialties: ICT, Media & Creative Industries
Thierry transited through Brussels Airlines and Qatar Airways before landing at visit.brussels. He plays water polo at a high level in Brussels and will be sure to make your event a soaring success!
Natacha studied public relations before putting her skills to good use at visit.brussels. Do you like shopping, fashion and experiencing the local lifestyle? Natacha is at your service.
Business Development Expert +32 (0)2 549 50 52 | M: +32 (0)474 83 96 48 t.vaneyll@visit.brussels
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VISIT.BRUSSELS REPRESENTATIVES ABROAD Key contacts overseas (BRICs & USA)
Anne Reynens
Manager Ambassador & International Programs +32 (0)2 549 53 91 | M: +32 (0)476 29 18 11 a.reynens@visit.brussels
Brazil - Based in São Paulo Marcelo Kaiser (MKaiser@aviareps.com) General Manager
Anne has worked for 30 years promoting major Walloon and Brussels events. She has always been fascinated by Brussels' ever-changing cultural character on Brussels. She places great importance on human relations in her daily life.
Rafaela Gross Brown (rbrown@aviareps.com) Trade Ana
Ana Lucia Severo (asevero@aviareps.com) PR
Russia - Based in Moscow
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Anton Melnikov (AMelnikov@aviareps.com) Trade & Mice
Jan Lichota
Manager Association Bureau +32 (0)2 551 54 87 | M: +32 (0)498 57 14 44 j.lichota@visit.brussels Jan studied law, international relations, arts, business and international association management. He has over 10 years’ experience in EU Public Affairs and event management. He loves Belgian beers and cultural city life.
Giulia Funari
Association Advisor & Project manager of the European Association Summit +32 (0)2 551 54 85 | M: +32 (0)473 77 30 93 g.funari@visit.brussels Giulia studied History of Art and Cultural Marketing at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Always passionate about art, she started her career in Paris in museums such as the Centre Pompidou and Musée du Quai Branly. Do you want to know more about Magritte? Ask Giulia.
Milena Zandona
Business Development Expert +32 (0)2 551 54 76 | M : +32 (0)484 49 99 39 m.zandona@visit.brussels Milena has a master’s degree in Tourism Management. Thanks to her many travels and professional experiences abroad, she has gained strong international expertise. She’s particularly fond of culture and gastronomy and is very keen to share her best addresses in Brussels!
Ekaterina Lenkova (ELenkova@aviareps.com)
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Hans-J. Kremer - Based in Berlin +49 (0)30 20 60 71 605 M: +32 (0)490 52 21 81 & +49 (0)174 314 41 09 h.kremer@visit.brussels Nuria López - Based in Barcelona +34 932 722 601 | M: +32 (0)490 52 21 83 & +34 662 604 023 n.lopez@visit.brussels Laetitia Leroy - Based in Paris
+33(0)1 53 85 05 14 | M: +32 (0)490 52 21 78 l.leroy@visit.brussels
Helene Visser - Based in Amsterdam +31 (0)20 524 43 45 | M: +32 (0)49052 21 79 & +31 (0)6 20 54 43 92 h.visser@visit.brussels Ursula Jone Gandini - Based in Milano
+32 (0)490 52 21 82 | M: +39 347 50 97 739 u.gandini@visit.brussels
Symeon Vasileiadis - Based in London
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Victoria Mukranova (VMukranova@aviareps.com) General Manager
India - Based in Mumbai Joseph Fernandes (JFernandes@aviareps.com) General Manager
China - Based in Beijing Jerome Leroux (JLeroux@aviareps.com) Director
Charlie Cui (CCui@aviareps.com) MICE Manager
Eve Zhang (EveZhang@aviareps.com) Integrated Marketing Manager
Lorna Long (llong@aviareps.com) Travel Trade Marketing Director
USA - Based in New York Daniella Middleton (daniella.middleton@aboutdci.com) Account Manager
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Organising meetings and events? Get Brussels expert tips, innovations, scoops and event trends Join the Convention Bureau on LinkedIn
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visit.brussels Convention Bureau Free, expert and objective services dedicated to structure, optimise and grow your next event meetings@visit.brussels | +32 (0)2 549 50 15 www.visit.brussels/meetings
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Organising an event in Brussels is all about making the right connections What can international associations find only in Brussels and nowhere else? Join the Association Bureau on LinkedIn
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Discover unique association services in the world www.visit.brussels/associations
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Brussels is not only one of the greenest cities in Europe. The city has ambitious plans when it comes to climate
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adaptation, green mobility, inclusivity and urban liveability. The city is already investing in renewable energy sources and strict demands have been set for new buildings. Moreover, a wide range of significant projects and ambitious ideas contribute to making Brussels the city of tomorrow: citizens’ initiatives (community gardens, rooftop urban farms, sharing economy, etc.), circular economy, cradleto-cradle production, local employment creation (including social equity, with private and public organisations employing people with disabilities), a Brussels-wide certification strategy (sustainable hotels, venues, caterers and organisations in the MICE sector and elsewhere), a Good Food strategy ‌
Brussels works for us and society. We will work with you, which makes you part of Brussels too! visit.brussels' dedicated team and local organisations work with you to make your meeting much more sustainable. But we don’t stop there. Sustainability also has a positive impact on people. In Brussels, over the past few years there has been a change in mentality, with a growing interest in event accessibility for people with reduced mobility. We want to welcome and support events that are sustainable, and we want them to be inclusive, inclusive, for everyone. Join the Annual Carbon Capture & Storage Summit, the Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Conference (G-STIC), Green Week, Sustainable Energy Week and the many other sustainable, responsible and clean-tech events that have chosen to meet in Brussels in 2020.
You are not alone, our goal is to raise sustainability standards to help you improve your event Choose Brussels, we believe in the power of events to make the world a better place.
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Sustainable events in Brussels? Naturally!
Sustainable events can be defined as “events that impact positively on people, planet and profit and thus contribute to the economic, socio-cultural and environmental needs of the involved stakeholders, including the hosting community” Cavagnaro, E., Postma, A. and de Brito, M (2017)
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Sustainability has a long tradition in Brussels!
For events that are socially and ecologically responsible, while also economically successful. By thinking critically about the choices you make, you begin to adopt our approach For visit.brussels, increasing awareness and attracting sustainable events involves guaranteeing optimal responsibility in accordance with the concept of responsibility mainstreaming. We want to give you inspiration to help you make the right choices and make your event more sustainable.
Brussels, different shades of sustainability We encourage local and global sustainable development by facilitating the links in the responsibility chain for events in Brussels. Our role is to ensure that sustainability and environmental impact are given due consideration at each stage of the planning process.
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Drawing on venues, hotels, partners and suppliers with a proven record of having minimal negative environmental and climate impacts.
Creating an inclusive and accessible setting for all, enhancing everyone’s experience, including those with particular needs.
Encouraging volunteer and citizen engagement.
Focusing on actions that safeguard the good health and well-being of your delegates. Presenting ideas and taking steps to encourage more sustainable behaviour by participants, partners, suppliers, sponsors and exhibitors.
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Favouring partners who have a strong staff policy, donate and focus on equality.
Beyond carbon offset measures and plastic straws… Whether you organise a conference, congress, meeting or incentive… You benefit from the tips and know-how of our team members when it comes to sustainable and responsible event planning in Brussels and how to make your event memorable for your customers. We will analyse, with you, the possible support, grants and funding your sustainable and accessible event can access. We will help you objectively find all quality sustainable and responsible partners at a glance, from (conference) hotels to event venues, and catering, professional event organisers, technology and incentive services for events. We will connect you to the right people, so that you can get help from official local organisations involved in sustainability, circular economy, local initiatives and social legacy. We will give you access to the latest ‘Brussels Sustainable Events Guide' (The keys to sustainable events) and ‘Brussels Handy Events Guide' (The keys to accessible events). © melvinkobe.com
So, how can we help you?
CONTACT VISIT.BRUSSELS Our team will work with you to help you reach optimal ecological, social and economic sustainability goals for your event: meetings@visit.brussels +32 (0)2 549 50 15
Sustainable Events Guide 2020
Available from spring 2020"
Not just another guide to a responsible and sustainable destination… Our guide is an inspirational practical guide that helps you to make your event in Brussels more sustainable. It is not just another guide to a sustainable destination or just another checklist of initiatives that could be applied to any destination… The initiatives in the guide are primarily based on the possibilities in Brussels, the policies and the partner offers in terms of sustainable products and services, the experience of organisations based in Brussels, with concrete suggestions and a list of all the suppliers and resources available to create an impact in your event organisation.
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• A list of proven of proven sustainable event service providers, our sustainable partners. • A practical easy-to-use tool with ideas and suggestions for more sustainable event planning. • A strong partner network that is continuously expanding and actively working on sustainability in the Brussels MICE industry.
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Let’s plan your sustainable event, with Brussels leading by examples We keep up with the times and the situation on the ground. We focus on sustainably developing the Brussels events industry together with our strong partner network. When planning your event with us, you will benefit from these unique connections and many useful tips and tricks for your event organisation in the capital of Europe.
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ecognised sustainable policies and ✔ R certifications:
In Brussels, your potential partners for your meeting and event are eco-label champions. A large number of accommodation providers, venues, caterers, restaurants, professional organisers and other partners, such as local transportation companies, stand builders and AV companies, subscribe to a sustainable (economic, social and environmental) approach and are officially accredited by official certifications and eco-labels (Green Key, Ecodynamic Organisation, EMAS, ISO 14001 and ISO 20121); making it very easy to find partners with sustainable policies in place to reduce water and energy consumption, and waste production. Trying to make sense of all the different eco labels and certifications is not always easy, so we have done it for you in the following pages. • List of eco-labelled hotels: See See the Hotels section. • List of eco-labelled event venues: See the Venues section.
✔ Mobility for your delegates:
Mobility and accessibility for your delegates is paramount. Our city is compact, which already helps. We help you choose the right event district for your venues and hotels; minimising transfers and maximising accessibility. Here, it’s easy to focus on proximity. • We can develop a green mobility plan with alternatives to cars and taxis, with public transport and various soft mobility possibilities (walking, e-bikes and bikes, e-scooters and scooters…). A list of transport alternatives and practical apps is in the Practicalities section. • Why not select “bike-friendly” accommodation, with facilities that cater for the needs of cyclists? More and more establishments offer a service for cycle visitors, creating a “bike-friendly” accommodation network in Brussels. For a list of bike-friendly accommodation, see the Hotels section.
• List of eco-labelled partners (PCOs and agencies): See the At Your Service section.
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✔ Events that are accessible to all:
In Brussels, offering inclusive events is a major priority. We can help you make your event accessible to people with reduced mobility. We start by choosing accommodation, event venues and venues for social events accessible to all, with specifically fitted rooms to meet all needs. • List of accessible hotels: See Hotels section. • List of accessible event venues: See Venues section. • Accessible local transport specialists: See Practicalities section. • List of accessible museums, attractions, leisure: https://visit.brussels/en/profile/ accessible-brussels.
ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES
Go a step further in your catering • choices, with organic cuisine and Good Food label restaurants.
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Choose dedicated suppliers, and partners • recognised and circular economy-recognised partners or solutions with cradle-to cradle models. Brussels is a leader.
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Looking to go above and beyond? We can help you with that!
Propose recognised alternative • accommodation, cost-effective and no less charming for your delegates: democratisation, globalisation, proximity. The city also offers a wide variety of recognised alternative accommodation, for anything from a single night to a full year, such as Bed&Business, home stays, studios or furnished apartments in private homes and home rentals. Encourage accommodation, venues and • partners with a social staff policy. Participate in community initiatives, so • they can achieve their potential for long-lasting social value: engage with social beneficiaries early in the process.
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Good for the planet, and good for people
Environmental certifications Evaluating environmental efforts and trying to make sense of all the different certifications? Labels and accreditations are not always easy to understand. So we have done the research for you!
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Regional label, for Brusselsbased public or private sector organisations, whatever area of activity. Official and free recognition. Ecodynamic rewarded venues are recognised as venues which act to reduce the impact of their activity on the environment, using a scale of one to three stars.. www.ecodyn.brussels
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International label, for organisations in the tourism sector (B2B, B2C and MICE): tourist accommodation, conference centres, museums and public attractions. Green Key eco-labelled venues are officially rewarded for their approaches and their performances that respect the environment. www.green-key.be
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International label, event industry-specific: for event agencies, event organisers, event providers, hotels and venues. The ISO Standard specifies the requirements for an Event Sustainability Management System to improve the sustainability of events. It is awarded to event actors who continue to become more socially responsible and reduce their environmental footprint. www.iso.org
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European label, for all types of organisations, whatever the sector of activity – from micro organisations and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to multinationals and public bodies. The EMAS tool will enable all types of organisations to improve their environmental and financial performance. http://ec.europa.eu/environment/emas/ index_en.htm
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Global international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS). It does not state requirements for environmental performance, but maps out a framework that a company, or organisation, can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. www.iso.org
GOODBYE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FIRST city in Belgium to officially (and effectively) ban all single-use plastic from public events! (July 2019)
CENTRE OF THE CONTINENT’S DENSEST HIGH-SPEED TRAIN NETWORKS 60 million Europeans live within 2 hours of Brussels by train
Bike-friendly accommodation
MOST LIVEABLE 27m² of green space per inhabitant (8000 hectares)
PEDESTRIANS FIRST After Venice, Brussels has the largest pedestrian zone in Europe
Accessible and inclusive events, for all Make your event easily accessible to people with reduced mobility. In Brussels, offering inclusive events is a major priority.
A recognition from visit.brussels More and more establishments offer a service for cycle visitors, creating a “bikefriendly” accommodation network in Brussels. visit.brussels promotes accommodation with certain services and facilities that will cater to the needs of your cycling delegates.. They are located near to regional cycle routes and Villo! stations and offer bicycle parking facilities (or secure storage), terminals for charging electric bicycles, repair tools, fresh and vitamin-rich breakfasts and they will advise you with the Brussels' bicycle tourism offer.
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Handy Events Guide
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The keys to accessible events
Practical guide to organising outdoor events that are accessible to persons with reduced mobility
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visit.brussels Handy Events Guide (Nov 2019, trilingual EN, FR, NL) This is the practical guide to organising events that are accessible to persons with reduced mobility. With relevant points of attention to check at each stage of your event organisation, and access to committed Brussels partners who will enhance everyone’s experience, regardless of whether they have particular needs. Download the guide: https://visit.brussels/en/article/ handy-events-guide-the-keys-to-accessible-events Handy.Brussels online app Several hundred descriptive files on the accessibility of accommodation, restaurants, cafes, shops and leisure.
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Make use of the app: www.handy.brussels
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TRANSITION TO A CYCLING CITY? The number of cyclists has tripled over the last 10 years. And there are quite a number of bike-friendly hotels!
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6 convention districts and all amenities within walking distance
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Whatever your choice of venue in Brussels, you can be sure that it will meet all your delegates' requirements and is within walking distance of your accommodation. Conference hotels and event venues can be found on nearly every square in the city centre and are within easy reach of exceptional historical venues for social events and dinner parties. Grand–Place events district
H istory, hidden gems and UNESCO heritage
Rogier events district
Bustling downtown business and shopping hub
Louise events district
Uptown chic, prestigious mansions and sophisticated entertainment
European Quarter events district
Six events districts with venues of all sizes and styles offer a wide range of accommodation and all amenities in the same area to make your event a success. To make it easier for you, visit. brussels has turned destination points into six events districts. Each one has its own distinctive character, but they all provide easy city-wide access.
Political nerve centre, exciting eclectic and lively atmosphere
Midi events district
Vibrant, multicultural and high-speed connections
Heyzel events district
From Expo 58 to large-scale gatherings
For free and impartial advice or to be connected with events venues CONTACT visit.brussels Convention Bureau meetings@visit.brussels +32 (0)2 549 50 15 VENUE FINDER https://visit.brussels/en/venue
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Six events districts with venues of all sizes and styles, and all amenities within walking distance
Antwerpen
Antwerpen Breda Rotterdam
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E19 Brussels Airport Gent Oostende London
Heysel/Heyzel Events District
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Rogier Events District
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Leuven Liège Maastricht Aachen
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E19 Charleroi Mons Paris Lille Charleroi Airport
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A wide range of hotel types with over 20,000 rooms of all categories and special event rates for participants More than 200 unique heritage, contemporary, industrial or purpose-built events venues with worldclass facilities and cutting-edge technologies A compact and accessible city with flexible and convenient transport options A green and sustainable environment that meets all events requirements and reaches optimal ecological, social and economic goals A city that strives unceasingly to enable accessibility and provide a welcoming, barrier-free event for all A multicultural hub that has refined the art of connecting people and making your delegates feel welcome
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Brussels’ wide offer for meetings and events planners
20+ event venues for large events above 1,000 participants Heritage, industrial, urban, trendy or purpose-built events venues and conference centres. Large event venues in Brussels are easily accessible from the six events districts whether you are on foot, using public transport or private shuttles.
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Forest National – Vorst Nationaal La Monnaie/De Munt – Opera House
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Palais 12 Royal Museum of The Army and Military History Saint–Michel Theatre SQUARE–BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE Tour & Taxis venues (Les Sheds and Gare Maritime)
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For events from 5 to 1,000 delegates, a list of over 200 UNIQUE VENUES is available in section ‘EVENT VENUES’.
La Monnaie/De Munt - Opera House
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Autoworld
Palais 12
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BOZAR
GRAND–PLACE EVENTS DISTRICT
Grand-Place Events District
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History, hidden gems and UNESCO heritage
“If I only had a few hours of free time, I would definitely wander through the small streets in the heart of the city, contemplate the wonderful Grand-Place
© M. Manssoori
Grégory Van Bulck, Chef Concierge, Radisson BLU Royal Hotel Brussel
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“...and I would get a waffle from a truck on Place Royale and savour it while enjoying the splendid view over the city from Mont des Arts” Lucile Canque, Groups and events organizer, NH Collection Grand Sablon
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large events venues with auditoriums 3 for 1,000 - 2,200 people SQUARE–BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE, BOZAR and La Monnaie/De Munt Opera House
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250 to 1,000 people: 35 events rooms
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6,500+ hotel rooms, all styles
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ost venues are only a few steps away M from the Grand–Place UNESCO World Heritage site edestrians first: it is easy to cross P the district on foot, or with alternative transport (bicycles, scooters, …) etro lines and bus and tram M connections make it easy to reach the other districts Short metro ride to the Heysel/Heyzel events district
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undreds of restaurants and a lively and H renowned nightlife heatres, city walks, interactive cultural T and urban experiences
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Sablon area
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Dansaert fashion district
Stylish shopping in the exquisite Saint Hubert Galleries
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Saint Jacques gay district
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0-minute airport express shuttle from 2 Central Station
NOT TO BE MISSED The Royal Palace and Brussels Park ● The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium ● The Musical Instruments Museum ● Ancienne Belgique ● MOOF ● BOZAR ● La Monnaie/De Munt Opera House ● Musée Magritte Museum ● Egmont Palace ● The Cathedral of Saint Michael and Gudula ● Musée Fin–de–siècle Museum ● Tourism info (on the Grand–Place and BIP on the rue Royale) ● The Museum of the City of Brussels ● Viage Casino ● Coudenberg ● BELvue Museum ● Experience Brussels ● and more
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Rogier Events District
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Bustling downtown business and shopping hub
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ROGIER EVENTS DISTRICT
“If I only had a few hours of free time, I would enjoy a prawn croquette for lunch and do some shopping in the Dansaert neighbourhood. I would finish on a sweet
© C. Licoppe
Ahlem Mosaddak, Art Concierge, Hôtel Amigo Rocco Forte
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note with a waffle or an ice cream.”
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“... and I would do a special tour of city's typical cafés to drink a Triple Westmalle or a gueuze beer. I’d eat some oysters, a plate of ham, patés and rillettes or a typical sausages and stoemp (made of mashed potatoes with vegetables, usually leaks, or carrots). Heavenly!” Marc Dans, Editor
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large events venues for 1,000 - 6,000 3 people: Tour & Taxis - Les Sheds, Cirque Royal and Docks Dome
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In the vicinity: Koekelberg Basilica
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3,500+ hotel rooms, all styles
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The city’s biggest shopping areas
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Dansaert fashion and creators district
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ainte-Catherine/Fish Market (The S vibrant Sainte-Catherine area with restaurants and historical sites and the neighboring streets de Flandre, Marché aux Porc…) lose to Ilot Sacré (historic centre of C Brussels), Grand-Place and MannekenPis (15-minute walk)
NOT TO BE MISSED MIMA (Millenium Iconoclast Museum Art) ● The Belgian Comic Strip Center ● Tour & Taxis ● Gare Maritime ● Botanique (Concert hall) ● KVS – Flemish theatre ● The National Theatre ● and more
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LOUISE EVENTS DISTRICT © JP Lejeune
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Uptown chic – prestigious mansions and sophisticated entertainment
Louise Events District
“If I only had a few hours of free time, I would walk along the Ixelles ponds, go to the market on place Flagey and meet some friends at the cafe-bar, in the art deco Flagey center.”
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Marie Droeshaut, Owner and manager, Chez Marie à Bruxelles
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“..and I would go to La Cambre Abbey and the Bascule area. I would walk across Tenbosch Park, visit the museum dedicated to sculptor Constantin Meunier and take a peak in the neighbourhood’s many contemporary art galleries.” Francoise Herbay, Brussels greeter
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arge events venues (over 1,000 L people) in the vicinity: Forest National, ULB-Université Libre de Bruxelles, SQUARE–BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE
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250 to 870 people: 10 events rooms
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2,500+ hotel room, all styles
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Central location
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1 km from downtown
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1 km from the European Quarter
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Trendy restaurants, late bars and clubs
minutes tram to Midi Station, where 5 you can catch the airport express, Thalys and Eurostar
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Art Nouveau walk
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Many art galleries
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The panoramic vew from the Palace of Justice
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ouise shopping area (luxury boutiques L and shopping galleries)
elaxing parks and woods including the R beautiful La Cambre wood
NOT TO BE MISSED Horta Museum ● Châtelain village ● Flagey ● Maison Particulière ● Cercle de Lorraine ● Atelier Isabelle de Borchgrave ● Hôtel Solvay ● Hôtel Max Hallet ● CIVA (International Center for Urbanism, Architecture and Landscape) ● and more
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EUROPEAN QUARTER EVENTS DISTRICT
European Quarter Events District
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“If I only had a few hours of free time, I would go to the
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© J Guiches
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Political nerve centre, exciting eclectic and lively atmosphere
free Tuesday lunchtime visit organised by the House of European History in Leopold Park. Then, I would have some lunch at Place Jourdan and enjoy a walk in the very quaint
Caroline Gastaldi, Brussels Greeter
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© E. Danhier
Félix Hap Garden.”
“...and I would indulge in one of the numerous Art Nouveau and Art Deco heritage tours. Either by strolling in dedicated areas (close to Flagey and Louise) or with a bus tour that would allow me to visit some Art Nouveau highlights from the inside (including the unmissable Hotel Solvay). Luc Jacobs, Brussels Greeter
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PRIME LOCATION FOR EU INSTITUTIONS
large events venues for 1,000 - 2,200 2 people: Autoworld and the Royal Museum of the Army and Military History
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2,500+ hotel rooms, all styles
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alking distance from the European W Commission and European Parliament undreds of lobbying and EU–related H organisations in the neighbourhood clectic district where modern glass E structures mix with historic Art Nouveau masterpieces
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minutes by metro to the city centre 5 (or you can even walk!) irport in the immediate vicinity: A 15 minutes by taxi or 25 minutes by shuttle bus irect tunnel to main motorways and D Brussels' ring-road uxembourg train station centrally L located in the district
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The House of European History ● Art & History Museum ● The Museum of Natural Sciences ● Parlamentarium ● Autoworld ● The Royal Museum of the Army and Military History ● and more
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alk in Leopold Park and the W impressive Cinquantenaire Park quare Ambiorix for Art Nouveau S houses lace Jourdan for its chips and busy P terraces our of the lively squares: Place du T Luxembourg, Place Jourdan, Schuman roundabout and Place Jean Rey
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Midi Events District
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Multicultural and high-speed connections
“If I only had a few hours of free time, I would take the metro and visit its underground art gallery with a focus on the top 10 artworks including Anderlecht, Parvis Saint Gilles, Porte de Hal and Aumale. I would end my journey at the enchanting © JP Remy
Erasmus House gardens.”
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“...and on a Sunday, I’d choose the lively Marolles area: the flea market, the
GOOD TO KNOW
antiques and decoration shops along the two main streets of the area and
With high–speed train links, Brussels Midi is a green solution for European meetings!
the numerous places to enjoy a brunch or an artisan coffee. I would have a typical pistolet (Belgian bread roll) and do my grocery shopping in the organic Tanneurs market." Gregory Bogaert, cooking blogger for Cookandroll.eu and Brussels native
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3 large events venues for 1,000 - 1,500 people: Birmingham Palace, Brussels Event Brewery and Wild Gallery
EASY CONNECTIONS AND EUROPEAN HUB ◗
High–speed trains: Thalys, TGV and Eurostar to France, the UK, The Netherlands and Germany
In the vicinity: Constant Vanden Stock Stadium
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from Paris: 1h22m, 24 trains per day from London: 2h01m, 11 trains per day from Amsterdam: 1h50m, 13 trains per day from Cologne: 1h40m, 5 trains per day
ICE express trains to all European countries Train connection from Brussels Midi to Central Station (2-3 minutes) or any other railway Brussels station
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Multicultural area Europe’s second largest street market on Sundays: Marché du Midi (South Market) Luxury shopping in the nearby Louise district (3 minutes’ by taxi) The Marolles Flea Market The Cureghem Cellars and Abbatoir with the Foodmet, Boeremet and the urban farm Organic, local craftsmen and designers market at Atelier des Tanneurs
Everything you need is within a few minutes of the station
NOT TO BE MISSED Wiels Contemporary Art Centre ● Gueuze Beer Museum ● Porte de Hal ● Concerts at Forest National ● The Cureghem Cellars and Abbatoir ● BIGH'S urban farm ● and more
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Heyzel/Heysel Events District
HEYZEL/HEYSEL EVENTS DISTRICT © Ludovic Thysebaert
From Expo 58 to large-scale gatherings “If I only had a few hours of free time, I would go to the Heysel to see the Atomium and explore the surrounding area. Then I would bring my children to a must-see like the Osseghem Park.”
© Christophe Licoppe
Kathleen Davisters, Product Expert “Sustainable & Accessible Tourism”, visit.brussels
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“...and I would visit Train World. Easily reachable, its extraordinary collection and showcase for the railways of the past, present and future will be sure to please visitors of all ages!” Luc Jacobs, Brussels Greeter
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3 events rooms for 1,000 to 9,500 people
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Brussels Expo, Palais 12 and Event Hall 10
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250 to 1,000 people: 35+ events rooms
Events up to 250 people: 30+ events rooms
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140+ hotel rooms, all styles
See the EVENTS VENUES and HOTELS sections for detailed lists of possibilities, sizes and capacities.
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Very large car parking facilities available
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Royal park and greenhouses of Laeken ootball matches at the King Baudouin F Stadium Wandering under the Atomium
NOT TO BE MISSED Atomium ● ADAM - Brussels Design Museum ● Mini-Europe ● Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium ● and more
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Rediscover all of Brussels in a refreshing way.
Get more from Brussels. Visit the experience.brussels expo. www.experience.brussels
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An impressive mix of venues of all sizes and styles
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heritage, industrial, urban, trendy or purpose-built events venues and conference centres event venues for very large events - over 1,000 participants 115,000m2 of modular exhibition space and facilities at Brussels Expo and 174,000m2 at Tour & Taxis, for large events above 10,000 participants
Europe’s most centrally-located meeting centre: SQUARE – BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE Exceptional and truly unique venues: Atomium, Musée Magritte Museum, Europe's biggest dinosaur gallery and hundreds of others!
Events districts with venues of all sizes and styles offer a
wide range of accommodation and all amenities in the same areas (see section ‘EVENT DISTRICTS’)
For free and impartial advice, to be connected with events venues CONTACT visit.brussels Convention Bureau meetings@visit.brussels +32 (0)2 549 50 15 VENUE FINDER https://visit.brussels/en/venue
New venues will be opening to strengthen Brussels' position as a top destination for events of all sizes: Gare Maritime, Kanal-Centre Pompidou, Belgian Beer Palace…
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In addition to a wide choice of high-quality traditional venues for events from 10 to 15,000 people, Brussels offers you an amazing selection of extraordinary meeting places combining state-of-the-art equipment with an unforgettable experience.
banquet style | number of rooms | eco labels | accessibility |
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Constant Vanden Stock Stadium
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800
21,500
Anderlecht
www.rsca.be
Cultural & Sport
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Palais 12
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9,500
Heysel/Heizel
www.paleis12.com
Theatre, Concert
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BRUSSELS EXPO
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5,000
9,500
Heysel/Heizel
www.brussels-expo.com
Conference & Exhibition
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Forest National - Vorst National
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8,500
Forest/Vorst
www.forest-national.be
Theatre, Concert
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4,500
4,500
Groot-Bijgaarden
www.brusselskartexpo.be
Conference & Exhibition
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3,000
3,000
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www.venues.be
All
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3,000
3,000
Rogier
www.tour-taxis.com
Historical
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2,000
2,520
Grand-Place
www.square-brussels.com
Conference & Exhibition
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1,500
2,500
Midi/Zuid
www.birmingham-palace.be
Misc. and contemporary
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20
350
2,200
Grand-Place
www.bozar.be
Theatre, Concert
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Rogier
www.cirque-royal.org
Theatre, Concert
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Birmingham Palace
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Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus
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Royal Museum of the Army and Military History
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Europe
www.klm-mra.be
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Event Hall 10
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2,000
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Heysel/Heizel
www.brussels-expo.com
Conference & Exhibition
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La Monnaie / De Munt - Opera House
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80
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Grand-Place
www.lamonnaie.be
Theatre, Concert
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Basilica of Koekelberg
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1,500
Ganshoren
www.basilicakoekelberg.be
Historical
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1,500
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Midi/Zuid
www.eventbrewery.eu
Historical
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ULB - Université Libre de Bruxelles
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Ixelles/Elsene
www.ulb.ac.be
Misc. and contemporary
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Autoworld ★
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1,000
1,200
Europe
www.autoworld.be
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Wild Gallery ★
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1,100
1,100
Midi/Zuid
www.wildgallery.be
Misc. and contemporary
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Docks Dome ★
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900
1,100
Rogier
www.docksdome.be
Misc. and contemporary
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Sky Hall (Zaventem Airport) ★
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Airport
www.brusselsairport.be
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Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek
www.eventlounge.be
Misc. and contemporary
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Brussels Event Brewery ★
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The EGG Brussels ★
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Flagey ★
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CERIA Campus Uccle / Ukkel Cultural Centre
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Théâtre Le Plaza
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750
900
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750
900
Midi/Zuid
www.theeggbrussels.com
Misc. and contemporary
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150
864
Ixelles
www.flagey.be
Theatre, Concert
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1
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840
Anderlecht
www.ceria.be
Conference & Exhibition
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801
Uccle/Ukkel
www.ccu.be
Cultural & Sport
11
450
800
Rogier
www.leplaza-brussels.be
Historical
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BE-HERE
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3
750
770
Rogier
http://be-here.be/
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Brussels44Center ★
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11
250
768
Rogier
www.b44c.com
Conference & Exhibition
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Ancienne Belgique ★
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4
350
750
www.abconcerts.be
Theatre, Concert
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La Madeleine
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300
750
Grand-Place
www.la-madeleine.be
Conference & Exhibition
-
Théâtre National
✔
-
750
Rogier
www.theatrenational.be
Theatre, Concert
-
Halles de Schaerbeek / Hallen van Schaarbeek
✔
700
700
Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek
www.halles.be
Theatre, Concert
-
5
Grand-Place
74
DISTRICT
WEB SITE
TYPE OF VENUE
PAGE -
Kaaitheater
3
-
700
Rogier
www.kaaitheater.be
Theatre, Concert
Auderghem/Ouderghem Cultural Centre
5
120
665
Auderghem/Ouderghem
www.ccauderghem.be
Cultural & Sport
-
www.whalll.be
Cultural & Sport
Neder-Over-Heembeek
www.silo.brussels/
Historical
Kinepolis Cinemas
24
250
619
Heysel/Heyzel
www.kinepolis.be
Theatre, Concert
✔
Albert Hall ★
✔
Maison de la Poste ★
✔
✔
Bloody Louis
84 -
9
460
600
Europe
www.albert-hall.com
Historical
-
15
500
600
Rogier
www.tour-taxis.com
Historical
82
1
400
500
Louise
www.bloodylouis.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
Concert Noble ★
✔
7
450
500
Europe
www.edificio.be
Historical
KVS - Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg ★
✔
8
200
500
Rogier
www.kvs.be
Theatre, Concert
Théâtre Royal du Parc
✔
1
-
500
Grand-Place
www.theatreduparc.be
Theatre, Concert
-
Wolubilis
✔
5
120
500
Woluwe
www.wolubilis.be
Cultural & Sport
85
L'Arsenal
✔
1
500
400
Etterbeek
www.chouxdebruxelles.be
Historical
83
Art and History Museum
✔
13
550
236
Europe
www.kmkg-mrah.be
Historical
91
DISTRICT
WEB SITE
TYPE OF VENUE
Grand-Place
www.viage.be
Misc. and contemporary
88
Louise
www.birdybrussels.com
Misc. and contemporary
-
VENUE BETWEEN 250 AND 500 Grand Casino Brussels - Viage
4
✔
Birdy Kelders / Caves / Cellars
✔
Tram Museum
✔
King Baudouin Stadium Musée Magritte Museum
300
300+
300
-
PAGE
1
400
-
Midi/Zuid
www.abattoir.be
Historical
-
3
400
-
Woluwe
www.trammuseum.brussels
Historical
-
✔
5
350
535
Heysel/Heyzel
www.staderoibaudouin.be
Cultural & Sport
✔
5
400
490
Grand-Place
www.musee-magritte-museum.be
Historical
86
Royal Museums of Fine Arts ★
✔
7
450
490
Grand-Place
www.fine-arts-museum.be
Historical
86
BLUEPOINT Brussels ★
✔
20
250
450
Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek
www.bluepoint.be
Conference & Exhibition
-
Claridge (Le) ★
✔
1
350
450
St-Josse-ten-Noode
www.claridge.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
10
380
450
Grand-Place
www.metropolehotel.com
Conference & Exhibition
-
14
200
439
Grand-Place
www.ccegmont.be
Historical
-
✔
✔
Metropole Executive Centre
-
Egmont Palace
✔
BEL (Brussels) ★
✔
5
250
415
Rogier
www.bel.brussels
Conference & Exhibition
Kanal (April to November 2020)
✔
2
250
400
Rogier
www.kanal.brussels
Historical
Cercle de Lorraine ★
✔
14
320
400
Louise
www.cerclelorraine.be
Historical
-
Train World ★
✔
3
350
400
Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek
www.trainworld.be
Historical
89
Théâtre de la Place des Martyrs
✔
1
-
356
Rogier
www.theatre-martyrs.be
Theatre, Concert
-
Le Botanique
✔
8
350
350
Rogier
www.botanique.be
Theatre, Concert
-
3
350
350
Forest/Vorst
www.modern-event.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
1
200
330
Grand-Place
www.chouxdebruxelles.be
Theatre, Concert
Modern Event Théâtre du Vaudeville
✔
✔
✔
75
87 -
90
venues
Woluwe
650
theatre style | ❖ outside Brussels region | ★ Brussels Special Venues
660
650
banquet style |
120
4
✔
number of rooms |
W:Halll
eco labels |
6
SILO BRUSSELS ★
accessibility |
VENUE BETWEEN 500 AND 1000
banquet style | number of rooms | eco labels | accessibility |
venues
theatre style | ❖ outside Brussels region | ★ Brussels Special Venues
VENUE BETWEEN 250 AND 500
DISTRICT
WEB SITE
TYPE OF VENUE
PAGE
Cercle Royal Gaulois Artistique et Littéraire
10
320
320
Grand-Place
www.cerclegaulois.be
Historical
-
Lounge Club
✔
1
650
300
Heysel/Heyzel
www.palais12.com
Conference & Exhibition
-
Area 42 ★
✔
6
120
300
Rogier
www.area42.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
Comics Art Museum
✔
4
200
300
Grand-Place
www.cbbd.be
Historical
-
Halles Saint-Géry
✔
250
300
Grand-Place
www.hallessaintgery.be
Historical
-
Jacques Franck Cultural Center
✔
5
-
300
St-Gilles/St-Gillis
www.lejacquesfranck.be
Cultural & Sport
-
✔
La Patinoire Royale ★
✔
3
300
300
Louise
www.lapatinoireroyale.com
Historical
-
Le Public Théâtre
✔
6
80
300
St-Josse-ten-Noode
www.theatrelepublic.be
Theatre, Concert
-
Les Ateliers des Tanneurs ★
✔
6
260
300
Midi/Zuid
www.ateliersdestanneurs.be
Historical
-
Maison de l'Automobile ★
✔
10
180
300
Woluwe
www.maisondelautomobile.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
Palais des Académies - Royal Academy of Belgium
✔
✔
11
135
300
Grand-Place
www.academieroyale.be
Historical
-
Business Faculty
24
160
260
Heysel/Heyzel
www.businessfaculty.be
Conference & Exhibition
-
La Vénerie
6
-
259
Boitsfort/Bosvoorde
www.lavenerie.be
Cultural & Sport
-
5
110
250
Louise
www.mai.be
Conference & Exhibition
-
7
135
250
Grand-Place
www.kbr.be
Historical
-
La Rotonde - Palace of Charles de Lorraine
1
300
250
Grand-Place
www.kbr.be
Historical
-
Quay 01
1
350
200
Rogier
www.quay01.com
Misc. and contemporary
-
276
196
Grand-Place
www.vbo-feb.be
Conference & Exhibition
87
5
350
150
Heysel/Heyzel
www.atomium.be
Historical
85
Châlet Robinson ★
3
320
140
Ixelles/Elsene
www.chaletrobinson.be
Historical
90
Saint-Anne Castle
11
300
120
Auderghem/Oudergem
www.chateau-sainte-anne.be
Historical
-
Historical
93
International Association Centre (IAC) KBR - Royal Library of Belgium
✔
FEB - Federation of Enterprises in Belgium Atomium ★
Mini-Europe
✔
5
✔
200
100
VENUE BETWEEN 100 AND 250
Heysel/Heyzel
www.minieurope.eu
DISTRICT
WEB SITE
TYPE OF VENUE
PAGE
Hard Rock Cafe
✔
5
126
-
Grand-Place
www.hardrock.com/cafes/brussels/
Historical
88
MOOF - Museum of Original Figurines
✔
1
150
-
Grand-Place
www.moof-museum.be
Historical
-
Musée de la Porte de Hal
✔
Tricoterie (La) ★
✔
1
100
-
Midi/Zuid
www.kmkg-mrah.be
Historical
-
4
200
300
St-Gilles/St-Gillis
www.tricoterie.be
Theatre, Concert
-
Karreveld Castle
1
-
250
Molenbeek
www.culture1080cultuur.be
Historical
-
Théâtre Marni
4
-
240
Ixelles/Elsene
www.theatremarni.com
Theatre, Concert
-
Ten Weyngaert
8
150
230
Forest/Vorst
www.tenweyngaert.be
Cultural & Sport
-
Hof Ter Musschen
8
160
220
Woluwe
www.hoftermusschen.be
Historical
-
BRONKS Brussels ★
7
100
206
Grand-Place
www.bronks.be
Theatre, Concert
-
202 (Le)
7
200
200
Ixelles/Elsene
www.le202.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
Anchor Brussels Event
1
150
200
Laeken/Laken
www.anchorbrusselsevent.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
Atelier Isabelle de Borchgrave
3
150
200
Ixelles/Elsene
www.isabelledeborchgrave.com
Misc. and contemporary
-
✔
76
4
150
200
Louise
www.chouxdebruxelles.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
DigitYser
5
150
200
Rogier
www.digityser.org
Misc. and contemporary
-
Espace Leopold S. Senghor
✔
2
50
200
Europe
www.senghor.be
Cultural & Sport
-
La Rotonde of the Woluwe Football Stadium
✔
1
200
200
Woluwe
www.woluwe1200.be
Cultural & Sport
-
9
-
200
Woluwe
www.chant-oiseau.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
Maison Notre-Dame du Chant d'Oiseau Museum of Natural Sciences ★
✔
14
200
200
Europe
www.sciencesnaturelles.be
Historical
-
Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)
✔
2
100
200
Grand-Place
www.kmkg-mrah.be
Historical
91
The International Auditorium
✔
7
-
200
Rogier
www.theinternationalauditorium.be
Conference & Exhibition
94
1
200
200
Rogier
https://www.rics-party-boat.com/
Other
-
✔
Ric's Art Boat Nemo33 Diving Center
✔
3
120
190
Forest/Vorst
www.nemo33.com
Misc. and contemporary
-
La Bellone Cultural Centre
✔
5
120
180
Rogier
www.chouxdebruxelles.be
Cultural & Sport
-
6
200
180
All
www.pure-liner.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
6
160
180
Europe
www.edificio.be
Historical
-
1
180
180
Europe
www.townhalleurope.eu
Conference & Exhibition
-
-
167
Grand-Place
www.beursschouwburg.be
Theatre, Concert
-
160
160
Uccle/Ukkel
www.b19.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
Pure Liner Solvay Library - Edificio ★
✔
TownHall Europe ★ De Beursschouwburg
✔
6
✔
B-19 Maison Grand-Place ★
✔
Demeure Abbatiale de Dieleghem
3
150
160
Grand-Place
www.chouxdebruxelles.be
Historical
93
1
-
150
Jette
www.jette.be
Historical
-
100
150
Uccle/Ukkel
www.domaineallard.be
Historical
-
100
150
Rogier
www.greenbizz.brussels
Misc. and contemporary
-
150
150
Etterbeek
www.chouxdebruxelles.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
120
150
Laeken/Laken
www.nekkersdal.be
Cultural & Sport
-
Domaine Allard GreenBizz ★
✔
✔
5
La Chaufferie Nekkersdal
12
Quartier Papier ❖ ★
✔
17
170
150
Airport
www.quartierpapier.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
Residence Palace ★
✔
11
150
150
Europe
www.residencepalace.be
Conference & Exhibition
-
Saint-Gilles/Sint-Gillis Town Hall
✔
3
-
150
St-Gilles/St-Gillis
www.stgilles.irisnet.be
Historical
-
Bibliotheca Wittockiana
✔
3
100
140
Woluwe
www.wittockiana.org
Historical
-
8
140
140
Woluwe
www.opweule.be
Cultural & Sport
-
50
140
Heysel/Heyzel
www.planetarium.be
Cultural & Sport
-
6
150
140
Europe
www.universityfoundation.be
Conference & Exhibition
-
9
-
130
Europe
www.cencelec.eu
Conference & Exhibition
-
4
120
130
Louise
www.civa.brussels
Misc. and contemporary
-
5
80
130
Forest/Vorst
www.factoryforty.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
5
60
130
Canal/North Station
www.mimamuseum.eu
Historical
-
5
48
130
Europe
www.scotlandeuropa.com
Conference & Exhibition
-
8
80
130
Evere
www.transformabxl.be
Conference & Exhibition
-
10
70
125
Auderghem/Oudergem
www.valduchesse.eu
Historical
-
11
150
120
Grand-Place
www.bipforrent.brussels
Historical
92
✔
Op-Weule Planetarium
✔
University Foundation CEN CENELEC Meeting Centre CIVA (Architecture Centre)
✔
Factory Forty MIMA-Millenium Iconoclast Museum of Art
✔
Scotland Europa Transforma BXL
✔
Castle of Val-Duchesse Bip, house of the capital Region ★
✔
✔
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PAGE
banquet style |
TYPE OF VENUE
number of rooms |
WEB SITE
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DISTRICT
accessibility |
VENUE BETWEEN 100 AND 250
VENUE BETWEEN 100 AND 250 Brussels By Water
theatre style | ❖ outside Brussels region | ★ Brussels Special Venues banquet style |
PAGE
120
Rogier
www.brusselsbywater.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
5
-
120
Etterbeek
www.demaalbeek.be
Cultural & Sport
-
✔
16
80
120
Grand-Place
www.demarkten.be
Cultural & Sport
-
De Vaartkapoen Cultural Centre
✔
6
120
120
Molenbeek
www.vaartkapoen.be
Cultural & Sport
-
Everna
✔
7
60
120
Evere
www.everna.be
Cultural & Sport
-
Jazz Station
1
La Ferme Rose
✔
Maison des Brasseurs (La)
✔
Medecine Museum
✔
Villa Empain - Boghossian Foundation
✔
West Midlands in Europe
-
120
Europe
www.jazzstation.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
140
120
Uccle/Ukkel
www.lafermerose.be
Cultural & Sport
-
4
64
120
Grand-Place
www.maison-des-brasseurs.be
Historical
-
3
120
120
Anderlecht
www.museemedecine.be
Historical
-
3
300
120
Louise
www.villaempain.com
Historical
-
2
44
120
Etterbeek
www.greaterbirmingham.eu
Conference & Exhibition
-
Château de la Solitude
✔
12
110
115
Auderghem/Oudergem
www.redfoxevents.be
Misc. and contemporary
Castle Gravenhof ❖
✔
7
240
115
Dworp
www.gravenhof.be
Historical
De Zeyp
✔
De Pianofabriek
✔
Ric's River Boat The Music Village BELvue & Coudenberg ★
✔
✔
11
100
112
Ganshoren
www.dezeyp.be
Cultural & Sport
-
-
110
St-Gilles/St-Gillis
www.pianofabriek.be
Cultural & Sport
-
1
100
100
Rogier
https://www.rics-party-boat.com/
Other
-
1
90
110
Grand-Place
www.themusicvillage.com
Theatre, Concert
7
100
100
Grand-Place
www.belvue.be
Historical
92
60
100
Grand-Place
www.costermans-antiques.com
Historical
-
6
160
100
Haren
www.gcdelinde.be
Cultural & Sport
-
Costermans
Jewish Museum of Belgium
La Fermette
-
50
100
Grand-Place
www.mjb-jmb.org
Historical
-
4
64
100
Europe
www.l42.be
Conference & Exhibition
-
✔
L42 Business Center & Workspaces
89
22
1
60
100
Evere
www.evere.be/content/la-fermette
Historical
-
6
-
100
Europe
www.science14.com
Misc. and contemporary
-
Spirito Brussels
2
170
100
Ixelles/Elsene
www.spiritobrussels.com
Misc. and contemporary
-
Stepman House
2
100
100
Jette
www.koekelberg.be
Cultural & Sport
-
60
100
Rogier
www.museedujouet.eu
Historical
-
Science 14 Atrium
✔
Toy Museum De Rivieren Castle ❖
8
150
90
Ganshoren
www.chateaurivieren.be
Historical
-
VillAttitude
5
100
80
Uccle/Ukkel
www.villattitude.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
La Fonderie
✔
1
60
Molenbeek
www.lafonderie.be
Historical
-
Galerie Ravenstein
✔
4
100
50
Grand-Place
www.all-yield.be
Historical
-
Poséidon Sport Centre
✔
2
30
40
Woluwe
www.rbp.be
Cultural & Sport
accessibility |
venues
number of rooms |
TYPE OF VENUE
De Markten
De Linde
eco labels |
WEB SITE
200
✔
De Maalbeek
DISTRICT
78
2
20
-
St-Gilles/St-Gillis
www.hortamuseum.be
Historical
-
The Autrique House
1
30
-
Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek
www.autrique.be
Historical
-
Timmermans Brewery ★
1
80
-
Itterbeek
www.anthonymartin.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
van Buuren Museum and Gardens
2
20
-
Uccle/Ukkel
www.museumvanbuuren.be
Historical
-
80
80
Grand-Place
www.co-station.com
Conference & Exhibition
-
✔
Co.Station ICAB Business & Technology Incubator
10
80
Etterbeek
www.icab-brussel.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
Malou Castle
5
80
80
Woluwe
www.frwoluwe1200.be
Historical
-
The Manufacture’s Loft
2
35
80
Grand-Place
www.lamanufacture.be/loft
Misc. and contemporary
-
Hotel Solvay
1
60
70
Louise
www.hotelsolvay.be
Historical
-
Muntpunt
✔
6
40
70
Grand-Place
www.muntpunt.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
WIELS, Contemporary Arts Centre
✔
6
-
70
Midi/Zuid
www.wiels.org
Misc. and contemporary
-
2
-
60
Grand-Place
https://www.becentral.org/
Conference & Exhibition
-
1
40
60
Evere
www.moulindevere.be
Historical
-
-
60
Louise
www.regus.be
Conference & Exhibition
-
1
40
60
Grand-Place
www.atgp.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
10
60
60
Boitsfort/ Bosvoorde
www.wabo.be
Cultural & Sport
-
BeCentral Brussels Museum of Mill & Food
✔
Regus Stéphanie Square Taverne du Passage
✔
Wabo Sports Centre of the Foret de Soignes
✔
5
Cauchie House Centrale for Contemporary Art
✔
-
54
Auderghem/Oudergem
www.csfds.be
Cultural & Sport
-
30
50
Europe
www.cauchie.be
Historical
-
-
50
Grand-Place
www.centrale.brussels
Misc. and contemporary
-
La Cour
1
50
50
Ixelles/Elsene
www.barlacour.be
Historical
-
Loft Boat
1
50
50
Canal/North Station
www.theloftboat.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
40
50
Grand-Place
Misc. and contemporary
-
32
50
Europe
www.rehbrussels.eu
Misc. and contemporary
-
40
40
Europe
www.centrecarrerond.be
Misc. and contemporary
-
40
Louise
www.gcelzenhof.be
Cultural & Sport
-
30
40
Louise
www.events-at-horta.be
Historical
-
-
40
Grand-Place
www.regus.com
Conference & Exhibition
-
12
30
Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek
www.clockarium.com
Historical
-
-
30
Europe
www.regus.com
Conference & Exhibition
-
20
30
St-Gilles/St-Gillis
www.stickydot.eu
Conference & Exhibition
-
Philanthropy House The Renewable Energy House
✔ 4
Carrérond Elzenhof
13
Hotel Max Hallet
2
Regus Park Atrium Clockarium Museum
2
Regus Schuman Sticky Dot
1
accessibility |
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Autoworld
BOZAR
MORE THAN 1,000
Parc du Cinquantenaire 11 Jubelpark | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 736 41 65 | F: +32 2 736 51 36 info@autoworld.be www.autoworld.be
MORE THAN 1,000
Rue Ravenstein 23 Ravensteinstraat B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 507 84 45 F: +32 2 507 85 15 events@bozar.be www.bozar.be
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■ accessible alone or with assistance
■ accessible alone or with assistance | ■ Green Key
AUTOWORLD
BOZAR
Autoworld offers you a magnificent infrastructure of more than 2,500 m2 to host your events, meetings and parties, the ideal combination of an unique setting, situated in the heart of Brussels.
Within BOZAR’s magnificent Art Déco building, designed by the legendary architect Victor Horta, we are very pleased to be able to offer a variety of unique and stunning spaces and auditoriums (200-2200 seats) in which you can host your events. As a European House of Culture, BOZAR’s artistic program opens minds and builds bridges between people, places and ideas, a sure fire way to stimulate your guests to come, see and discover.
Autoworld is located in the exclusive buildings of the Parc du Cinquantenaire, one of the most beautiful locations of our architectonic heritage (built in 1880 and tells the car history from 1890 untill today). With its 250 beautifully preserved and restored cars, it is one of the most impressive collections of Europe and most probably also of the world ; this will definitely be an added value to all your events.
With new state-of-the-art technology installed in our landmark building, BOZAR’s brand new television studio offers clients and partners the ability to easily stream or record events from anywhere in the building, while making it simple to bring in outside content. Our new audio-visual technology installed in each theatre space helps make your life easier (and control technical costs). Our hi-speed WIFI, with the option to add VLAN 120 megabytes of reserved bandwidth and our BOZAR App with Digital Way finding technology enable seamless interactions with your guests. Ideally located in the historic city centre of Brussels, BOZAR is well connected by train and public transport, and easily accessible to both the centre and the European quartier.
Conference facilities
Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms
Rooms The Blue Boulevard
6,996
650
35
300
-
800
250
Yes
Henry Le Bœuf
The Classic Lounge
2,475
230
-
100
50
250
100
Yes
Hall Horta
theatre style
-
2,200
-
-
-
-
10.65
400
-
800
550
-
861
80
-
50
20
-
20
-
861
80
-
30
-
80
50
-
210
-
-
120
200
100
Yes
Rotunda Bertouille
1,507
140
-
110
-
150
90
-
The Mahy Room
1,937
180
4.45
180
120
300
150
Yes
Horta Banquet Room
1,970
183
-
130 + 30
30
220
150
-
The Mezzanine
19,375
1,800
30
1,000
800
2,500
1,000
Yes
Reception Room
1,292
120
-
50
-
100
-
-
The Minerva Room
3,498
325
4.45
250
120
500
150
Yes
Dégagements HLB
13,993
1,300
-
-
-
1,200
-
-
The Terrasse
1,076
100
22
60
40
200
40
-
Studio
-
-
-
212
-
-
-
-
Salle M
-
-
-
480
-
-
-
-
Ter Arken 1 ou 2
2,153
200
-
120
-
200
130
-
Ter Arken 1+2+3
5,920
550
350
110
360
300
-
Access doors
Rooms The Mezzanine
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700
2,260
Exhibition facilities
Salon Royal - Royal Lounge
7,535
The Febiac Place
The Executive Room
19,375
1,800
30
2,8
3,30
Other facilities: cafetaria, catering service, bar, restaurant, flip charts, white boards, beamer, lcd projector, wireless internet, microphone, plasma screen, projection screen, fax, photocopy, fast speed internet, break-out rooms, meeting rooms, terrace, parking, cloak room, conference package, seminar package, technical assistance, hostesses, disabled facilities, security service, guided tour
accessibility
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eco labels |
banquet style
Configuration (Nr of people)
80
Fumoir
2,314
215
-
-
-
200
-
-
Mezzanine
1,292
120
-
70
-
100
-
-
The Oval Lounge
1,076
100
-
70
-
80
-
-
Other facilities: Restaurants, bar, catering service, projection screen, technical assistance, wireless internet, hostesses, cloak room, disabled facilities, security system, parking, guided tours and a Book shop.
BRUSSELS EXPO BRUSSELSKART KART EXPO
MORE THAN 1,000
DOCKS DOME
MORE THAN 1,000
A.A.Gossetlaan B-1702 Groot Gossetlaan11 11|| B-1702 Groot Bijgaarden Bijgaarden T:T:+32 F: +32 +32 2 2 467 467 29 28 02 08 +3222467 46728 2800 00|| F: mail@brusselskartexpo.be • www.brusselskartexpo.be mail@brusselskartexpo.be www.brusselskartexpo.be
Boulevard Lambermont 1 Lambermontlaan B-1000 Brussels T: +32 486 43 43 32 info@docksdome.be www.docksdome.be
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AtAtWest ofof Brussels, wewe offer you one unique Event && Expo Center. Your West Brussels, offer you one unique Event Expo Center. Event, Meeting & Sky partner. Our Expo typical industrial loft– Your Event, Meeting & Sky partner. Ourhalls, Expoin halls, in typical industrial style are perfectly located, at the Brussels’ Ring and the highway E40 loft–style are perfectly located, at theaBrussels’ Ringarea and the highway Ostend–Brussels. In combination with large parking up to 2,500 E40 Ostend–Brussels. combination with next a large to 2,500 cars, cars, we are the idealInhost venue for your Fairparking & Tradearea Fair,up Company Event andthe even Congress. We offer you Expo halls&from 3,000 till 8,825Event we are ideal host venue for your next Fair Trade Fair,m² Company m². Aseven ExpoCongress. organizer you free ofExpo suppliers, the catering. and We are offer you halls also fromfor 3,000 m² till 8,825 m².
Located on the roof of the shopping district Docks Bruxsel, the exceptional venue completely revolutionizes the approach of events. Its atmosphere is favorable to moments of fun and conviviality. This building distinguishes itself from others by its unique style and innovative design, which makes it one of the most attractive event spaces on the market today. With its 3000m² of surface with 3 modular zones (a, b, c) and its capacity to accommodate from 150 till 1400 people, Docks Dome is perfect for meetings, seminars, conferences, presentations, cocktail evenings, walking dinners, balls, projections, concerts, private events, …
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Resolutely modern, the space surrounded by a zinc envelope offers incredible natural lighting provided by its large bay windows. Its terraces, bordered by a lattice, offer a breathtaking view of Brussels. Inside, the walls are covered with beautiful night blue hangings, and the space can be adjusted in two or three parts according to the configuration chosen for the event. The venue has selected for you a list of caterers who are used to work in our event spaces.
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Conference facilities Rooms Estoril
On the banks of the canal near Pont Van Praet, Docks Dome is ideally situated and accessible by all kinds of transports: by train, tram, bus, bike, car and by foot.
Configuration (Nr of people)
Configuration (Nr of people) 150
2.9
Estoril & Monza Rooms
3,229
300
2.9
200
160
Expo Hall 1 Estoril
32,2911614 3,000 1509.05
1,080 2.9
1,080 120
1,080 70
1,080 90
80
-
Expo&Hall 1+2+3 Estoril Monza
94,991 3229 8,825 3009.05 51,666 32291 4,800 30009.05
4,567 2.9
4,567 250
4,567 160
4,567 200
160
-
2,600 1080 2,600 9.05
2,600 1080
2,600 1080
1080
-
Expo Hall Expo Hall 1 2
Loge Expo Hall 1 + 2 + 3
129
94991 12 8825 2.9
Monaco
1,937
Monza
1,614
Zolder
322
Expo Hall 2 Loge
Monaco
Expo Hall 3
Monza
Exhibition facilities Zolder Expo Hall 3
Rooms
Exhibition Expo Hall 1facilities
51666 129
1937
8,880
1614
180
150
4800
30 825
12 180 150
4
2.9 2.8 4.6
120
70
250
160
90
80
Always present and available to help you, a team of professionals will guide you in the realization of your ideas and will give you advices when planning the space.
1,614
-
An underground public parking of 1700 places is also available. Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
9.05 -
45678
4567-
4567
4567
9.05
2600
2600
-
Rooms
-
-
Zone A
4,112
382
10
350
-
520
200
90
-
Zone B
2,077
193
10
-
-
280
100
on demand
80
-
Zone C
4,112
382
10
350
-
560
250
on demand
15
-
Zone A+B
6,189
575
10
650
-
800
300
on demand
887
-
Zone B+C
6,189
575
10
650
-
840
350
on demand
Zone A+B+C
10,301
957
10
1,000
-
1,400
700
on demand
Zone A+C
8,234
765
10
750
-
1,080
450
on demand
130
70
90
2600
2600
2.9
-
8
4
130
70
2.9
120
70
120 25
887
70 16
887
322
30
2.8
25
8880
825
4.6
887
90 -
90
-
80
-
-
15
887
-
90
887
-
90
16 Access -doors 887
887
-
Access doors 4.30
on demand
32,291
3,000
9.05
6.67
94,991
8,825
9.05
6.67
4.30
Front terrace
8,126
755
10
-
-
1,000
on demand
Expo Hall 2 Rooms
51,666
4,800
9.05
6.67
4.30
Back terrace
8,772
815
10
-
-
1,000
on demand
Expo Hall Expo Hall 1 3
8,880 32291
Expo Hall 1 + 2 + 3
825
3000
4.6
9.05
4
6.674.30
4.30
Expo Hall 1 + 2 + 3
94991
8825
9.05
6.67
4.30
Expo Hall 2
51666
4800
9.05
6.67
4.30
Expo Hall 3
8880
825
4.6
4
4.30
Other facilities: cafetaria, restaurant, meeting rooms, garden, terrace, large parking
Other facilities: cafetaria, restaurant, meeting rooms, garden, terrace, large parking
Exhibition facilities
Access doors
Rooms Zone A
4,112
382
10
2.40
2.50
Zone B
2,077
193
10
2.40
2.50
Zone C
4,112
382
10
2.40
2.50
Other facilities: Projection screen, slide projector, overhead projector, video, microphone, video conference, wireless internet, beamer, meeting rooms, security service, disabled facilities, hostesses, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, cloakroom, lounge, parking, direct access for cars to the room through the freight elevator.
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BRUSSELS KART EXPO BRUSSELS KART EXPO
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Map Brussels Region & Around Conference facilities
MORE THAN 1,000
Tour & Taxis Event Venues
SQUARE – BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE MORE THAN 1,000
MORE THAN 1,000
Avenue du Port 86C Havenlaan | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 420 60 69 info@tour-taxis.com www.tour-taxis.com
Rue Ravenstein 2 Ravensteinstraat B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 515 13 00 info@square-brussels.com www.square-brussels.com
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LE PALAIS DES CONGRÈS DE BRUXELLES
BRUSSELS’ EVENT HUB WHERE INTERACTION IS PARAMOUNT AND WHERE STORIES ARE CREATED
Built in 1958 for the Brussels Worlds’ Fair, SQUARE-BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE, was completely refurbished in 2009. The historical legacies, among which original frescos painted by Paul Delvaux, René Magritte and Louis Van Lint, and the newest technological equipment sit side by side in perfect harmony in this modern and inspiring venue able to host up to more than 6,000 participants. Brussels’ Convention Centre is situated in the historical and cultural heart of the capital. Next to the European headquaters and embedded in a neighbourhood consortium dedicated to Meeting Industry activities including 10,000 quality hotel rooms, Brussels International train station (high-speed lines to main European capitals/ 17 min from the International Airport: 200 flight connections), 11 museums, antique shops, avant-garde boutiques and parks, SQUARE is simply the best place to organise your event. With more than 60 years of operation, SQUARE key asset is its team: a balance mix of seasoned professionals and youthful creative talents. Caring and multilingual, these experts aim for excellence so that every event becomes a unique experience. SQUARE has obtained in August the ISO 20121 Certification.
This industrial heritage site where ironworks once facilitated the transportation of goods, now promises exciting new horizons. Tour & Taxis is a complete makeover of late 19th- early 20th century shipping and customs warehouses and goods train station. Its offer of multiple upscale adjacent event spaces – each with their different atmosphere, being for 2 or for 10.000 guests. Congresses, conferences, meetings, trainings, receptions and dinners, exhibitions and fairs, festivals, product launches and other events besides… memorable events happen here! Tour & Taxis aim is to provide a safe environment that is as welcoming as it is committed to sustainability, inclusivity and accessibility. The huge multi-purpose pedestrian area is designed for the future, but with the charm of the past – a heritage to be claimed by many future generations.
Conference facilities Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Maison de la Poste
school style |
reception |
banquet style
Rooms
theatre style |
Configuration (Nr of people)
Ticket Windom Hall
8,611
800
450
250
600
Gold Hall Auditorium
10,764
1,000
8.7
1,200
-
-
-
6
Amsterdam & Berlin
2,411
224
_
_
300
_
Copper Hall Auditorium
4,844
450
6
500
-
-
-
4
Amsterdam
1,507
140
120
72
200
120
Silver Hall Auditorium
3,552
330
3.5
300
-
-
-
5
Rome
1,033
96
86
42
_
_
Arc Auditorium
2,659
247
5
140
140
-
-
6
Berlin
904
84
70
48
_
_
Panoramic Hall
5,931
551
3
216
80
216
216
-
Paris
775
72
70
42
_
_
Hall 400
4,090
380
2.7
252
220
252
230
-
Nicosia
1,205
112
60
36
60
30
Hall 300
1,378
128
5
100
60
105
80
3
Luxembourg & Helsinki
1,044
97
_
_
80
_
Hall 100
6,211
577
2.5
250
200
500
320
-
Cinema
2,131
198
50
_
_
_
Studio (25)
807
75
2.5
95
68
80
70
-
Vienna
570
53
48
24
_
_
Grand Hall 1
18,439
1,713
5.5
-
-
1,200
1,100
-
Vilnius
517
48
36
24
_
_
Grand Hall 2
20,990
1,950
5.5
-
-
1,260
1,260
-
Helsinki
452
42
32
18
60
40
Foyers Delvaux/Magritte/Silver
14,370
1,335
5
-
-
750
580
-
Stockholm
388
36
32
8
_
_
Registration Hall
3,638
338
-
-
-
500
-
-
Luxembourg
592
55
30
20
_
_
215-539
20-50
5 to 30
_
5 to 60
_
4 salons
Exhibition facilities
Access doors
Terraces
500
The Sheds, multipurpose halls
Rooms
Shed 1
57,565
5,348
3,000
2,000
3,000
2,500
1,713
5.5
6.7
2.3
Shed 2
42,280
3,928
2,000
1,500
2,500
2,000
20,990
1,950
5.5
6.7
2.3
Shed 3
54,013
5,018
3,000
2,000
3,000
3,000
39,428
3,663
5.5
6.7
2.3
Shed 4
33,540
3,116
2,000
1,500
2,500
2,000
1,722
160
120
60
150
120
90
40
200
Grand Hall 1
18,439
Grand Hall 2 Grand Hall 1+2 Panoramic Hall
5,931
551
3
-
-
Produits Dangereux
Hall 400
4,090
380
2.7
-
-
Lounge @ Royal Depot
Hall 100
5,447
506
2.7
-
-
Foyers Delvaux/Magritte/Silver
14,370
1,335
5
-
-
2,152 + 807 200 + 75
Exhibition facilities
Other facilities: restaurant, bar, catering service, white board, flip chart, microphone, projection screen, slide projector, overhead projector, LCD projector, beamer, camdoc projection, plasma screen, video, fast speed internet, Wi-Fi, photocopy, printers, fax, ip phone, telephone conference, video conference, translation cabins, live streaming, cable tv, closed circuit tv, break-out rooms, meeting rooms, terrace, garden, security service, disabled facilities, hostesses, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, cloak room, parking, air conditioning, parking of 714 places, 15 places for disabled person and 6 terminals for eletrical vehicles, underneath SQUARE, 7,000 hotel rooms within 5 minutes walking distance.
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Rooms Ticket Window Hall Amsterdam & Berlin Shed 1 Shed 2 Shed 3 Shed 4 Shed 1-2-3-4
8,611 2,411 57,565 42,280 54,013 33,540 187,398
800 224 5,348 3,928 5,018 3,116 17,410
41 61+25 57+25 52+25 48+16
20 53 48 65 49
12 6.5 - 12 6.5 - 12 6.5 - 12 6.5 - 12 6.5 - 12
Quai aux Poissons (covered outdoor space) Place de la Musique (outdoor space)
info@tour-taxis.com
Wild Gallery
L’Arsenal
MORE THAN 1,000
Rue du Charroi 11 Gerijstraat | B-1190 Brussels T: +32 2 344 41 55 info@wildgallery.be www.wildgallery.be
BETWEEN 500 AND 1,000
Boulevard Louis Schmidt 1 Louis Schmidtlaan | B-1040 Brussels T: +32 2 359 92 40 | brussels@chou.be www.chouxdebruxelles.be
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Want to organize your event in a surprising place? In a venue which can accommodate vehicles and XXL decorations but also be transformed into intimist place?
The modular space, some 2,200 m², pure white and with a gallery feel, for over 8 years the Wild Gallery is available for meetings, conferences, seminars, presentations, cocktail evenings, walking dinners, balls, cinema projections, concerts, private events…
Glass roof and contemporary design, discover this high military place dating from last century whose dimensions will meet all your desires. Respectfully renovated of the original style, the Arsenal combines authenticity and multiple facilities to engrave your event in the memories.
The venue in the rough “as wild as white” is like a gallery of contemporary art, where you can let your imagination run wild. The venue has selected for you a list of 12 caterers who are used to work in our event spaces.
Want to multiply the atmospheres ? This room coupled with La Chaufferie will make your event unique.
Moreover, the venue at street level is easily accessible for vehicles. You could for example think about a car launch inside! A professional team is available to make your ideas come true and to ensure the most efficient use of the available space. Moreover, two parking lots are available at our meeting room. The first one is underground and has 130 places. The other one is external and has 635 places.
Conference facilities
Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms
Rooms
807
75
6
-
-
-
-
-
Unit 01
4,090
380
5
500
350
660
350
on demand
Zone A
3,767
350
6
400
-
600
350
-
Unit 02
2,583
240
5
250
200
420
200
on demand
Hall Zone B
1,830
170
6
180
-
300
170
-
Unit 03
3,121
290
5
300
200
500
200
on demand
Zone C
1,507
140
6
150
-
-
160
-
Unit 04
6,781
630
5
500
350
800
450
on demand
All
7,104
660
6
600
-
800
680
-
Unit 05
1,044
97
5
80
70
100
50
on demand
Unit 01 + 02
6,673
620
5
800
500
800
580
on demand
Unit 02 + 03
5,704
530
5
/
/
600
450
on demand
Unit 01 + 02 + 03
9,795
910
5
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
on demand
Exhibition facilities
Access doors
Rooms Unit 01
4,090
380
5
2.98
2.58
Unit 02
2,583
240
5
2.98
2.58
Unit 03
3,121
290
5
2.98
2.58
Unit 04
6,781
630
5
2.98
2.58
Unit 05
1,044
97
5
1.62
2.00
Exhibition facilities
Access doors
Rooms Areas A+B+C
7,534
660
6
-
-
Other facilities: catering service, bar, restaurant, flip charts, white boards, beamer, lcd projector, wireless internet, printers, video conference, telephone conference, microphone, plasma screen, closed circuit tv, video, overhead projector, slide projector, projection screen, camdoc projection, ip phone, fax, photocopy, fast speed internet, cable tv, break-out rooms, electronic key, car rental
Other facilities: projection screen, slide projector, overhead projector, video, microphone, video conference, wireless internet, beamer, white boards, meeting rooms, security service, disabled facilities, hostesses, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, cloakroom, lounge, parking, private parking
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ARSENAL
Built in 1902, this spacious, post-industrial building was originally the headquarter of “Diamant Boart”.
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WILD GALLERY
SILO Brussels
Théâtre Le Plaza
BETWEEN 500 AND 1,000
rue de Meudon 54 Meurdonstraat | B-1120 Brussels T: +32 475 25 45 02 event@silo.brussels www.silo.brussels
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Boulevard A. Max 118 - 126 A. Maxlaan | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 278 01 00 | F: +32 2 278 01 01 groups.events@leplaza.be www.leplaza-brussels.be
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SILO BRUSSELS
THÉÂTRE LE PLAZA
Located on the canal, Silo Brussels is an old malting brewery. It surprises the visitor by its industrial side and the purity of its spaces. Entering through the Silos and the SAS with its mix of old bricks, steel and concrete is already an experience in itself. Then, the Meudon, Navy’s, Ketjes, Ruben, Black Bull and Bark Ale rooms named after beers brewed in the past will amaze the visitor. The workshop, the mezzanine and the kiosk will surprise even more by their originality. The south facing terrace offers an amazing view on the canal and Brussels
Hotel Le Plaza can welcome any kind of event, from 2 to 700 persons thanks to its 10 conference rooms and its unique Theatre. This old movie theatre built in the 30s in an arabo–hispanic style represents the perfect place for your meetings, dinners, shows and large events. It is a completely adaptable conference room and its majestic volume will make you travel in the 30’s and will transform your event in an unforgettable experience. Moreover, a professional and devoted team will follow every detail from the preparation to the event itself to ensure its success. More services : Concierge, Business centre, Fitness centre, 24h-room service and laundry service, Free Wi-Fi.
Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Conference facilities
venues
Rooms
Rooms 14,208
1,320
6 .5
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
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The Plaza Theater
4,972
462
9.5
700
350
700
450
on demand
Navy’s
7,104
660
3 .6
500
400
800
450
-
Adolphe Max (A)
2,368
220
4.6
200
130
250
180
on demand
Meudon + Navy’s
21,312
1980
3.6 - 6.5
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
-
Versailles (B)
1,248
116
4
100
60
120
80
on demand
Kiosque
1,399
130
5 .3
50
50
150
60
-
Gallery (C)
3,014
280
4.6
-
-
250
-
on demand
Sas
1,808
168
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180
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2,153
200
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50
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100
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441
41
2 .8
40
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441
41
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40
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441
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40
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Bark Ale
441
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5,382
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5,382
500
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350
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7,320
680
4
Box 1
441
41
3 .5
40
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8,568
796
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441
41
3 .5
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5,554
516
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441
41
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40
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4,305
400
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441
41
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1,938
180
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Exhibition facilities
Exhibition facilities
Access doors
14,208
1,320
6,5
445
6
Navy’s
Meudon
7,104
660
3,6
2,5
6
Kiosque
1,399
130
5,3
2,8
3
Sas
1,808
168
5,1
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Atelier
2,153
200
2,7
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Access doors
Other facilities: restaurant, catering service, cable tv, photocopy, fast speed internet, fax, projection screen, slide projector, overhead projector, plasma screen, microphone, printers, wireless internet, lcd projector, beamer, white boards, flip charts, fitness centre, in-room safe, meeting rooms, electronic key, break-out rooms, security service, hostesses, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, cloak room, lounge, parking, private parking, air conditioning
Rooms
Other facilities: catering service, microphone, projection screen, beamer, plasma screen, fast speed internet, wifi, photocopy, break-out rooms, meeting rooms, terrace, airport shuttle, security service, hostesses, technical assistance, lounge, parking, private parking, air conditioning.
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84
Wolubilis
BETWEEN 500 AND 1,000
Wolubilis Cours Paul-Henri Spaak 1 Paul-Henri Spaak Promenade
Atomium
BETWEEN 500 AND 1,000 | B-1200 Brussels T: +32 2 761 60 31 | F: +32 2 761 60 39 Cours Paul-Henri Spaak 1 Paul-Henri Spaak Promenade | B-1200 Brussels c.beaumont@woluwe1200.be • www.wolubilis.be
BETWEEN 250 AND 500
Place de L’Atomium, 1 | B-1020 Brussels T: +32 2 475 47 70 | F: +32 2 475 47 79 Mice@atomium.be www.atomium.be
T: +32 2 761 60 14 | F: +32 2 761 60 39 l.fievet@wolubilis.be www.wolubilis.be
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ATOMIUM
Located on the Boulevard de la Woluwe, one of the main entrance points
Located on the Boulevard de la Woluwe, one of the main entrance points of of the commune andmost oneused of the most used major trunk roads, linked the commune and one of the major trunk roads, linked directly to the ring road and right next to the airport Wolubilis is bordered theWolubilis directly to the ring road and right–next to the airport –bythe Woluwe Shopping Center, the UCL campus, car parks and a metro station. site is bordered by the Woluwe Shopping Center, the UCL campus, car This ideal location east of Brussels is an exceptional pole of attraction for and a metro station. This ideal location east of Brussels is an culturalparks and business events.
exceptional pole of attraction fortheatre culturalareand business events. The state–of–the–art facilities of Wolubilis ideal for hosting business events like press conferences, seminars, concerts, The state–of–the–art facilitiessymposiums, of the Wolubilis theatre are ideal for advertising presentations, cocktail parties, corporate events… The hall hosting business events press conferences, symposiums, seminars, and infrastructure of the theatre onlike three stories offer all the comfort and concerts, advertising presentations, cocktail parties, events… pleasures to be expected from an ultra–modern conference centre. Acorporate visit can The be arranged and we detailed onoffer all the hall andbeforehand infrastructure of can the provide theatreaon three quote stories request. comfort and pleasures to be expected from an ultra–modern conference centre. A visit can be arranged beforehand and we can provide a detailed quote on request.
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Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Level 0
1,937
180
3.3
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Level 1 Rooms
1,453
135
3.3
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100
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Level 2
1,937
180
120
120
on demand
7,534
1937
3.3
Théâtre
700
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-
on demand
Level 0 Level 1
1453
180
135
3.3 3.3
120 500
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Conference facilities Rooms - on demand Entire Atomium 120 on demand Prigogine (Lateral sphere)
Other facilities: catering service, bar, restaurant, flip charts, white boards, beamer, lcd 180 projector, wireless printers, translation cabins, Panorama Level 2 1937 3.3 internet, 120 120 250micro- 120 on demand phone, video, overhead projector, slide projector, projection screen, camdoc projection, ip phone, fax, photocopy, fast speed internet, cable tv, break-
Théâtre 7534 500 package, 500 out rooms, meeting rooms, garden, terrace, private parking, parking, lounge, cloak room700 conference package, seminar technical assistance, hostesses
Daring Atomium Unavoidable icon of Brussels and Belgium • international reputation • unique creation in the history of architecture • most fascinating building of the European Capital City. Unique atmosphere Stainless steel domes held by an impressive iron structure • the most striking panorama over Brussels • access to the exhibitions featured at the Atomium. Amazing convertible spaces Meeting • seminar • conference • product launch • team building • incentive • professional – cultural – scientific event • cocktail • gala 4 main options (customized arrangement available) A lateral sphere – 200 people • a room in the central sphere – 120 people • the upper sphere (panorama) – 80 people • the entire Atomium (5 spheres including the panorama) – 800 people Equipment & Services Reception furnitures (cloakroom, back office, tables, chairs, desks) • catering (on request) • Internet • audio – video – lights (on request) • hostess (on request) • easy access • excellent value for money • guided tours (on request) • night guard
Central sphere (floor 1) - on demand
Waterkeyn (Central sphere / floor 2)
Other facilities: catering service, bar, restaurant, flip charts, white boards, beamer, lcd projector, wireless internet, printers, translation cabins, microphone, video, overhead projector, slide projector, projection screen, camdoc projection, ip phone, fax, photocopy, fast speed internet, cable tv, break-out rooms, meeting rooms, garden, terrace, private parking, parking, lounge, cloak room conference package, seminar package, technical assistance, hostesses
85
Configuration (Nr of people)
15,500
1,440
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800
350
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2,152
180
5
150
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150
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1,291
120
2.4
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100
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50
5
35
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50
30
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WOLUBILIS : TREAT YOURSELF TO A PLACE
WOLUBILIS TREATYOUR YOURSELF TO A PLACE FIT TO FIT TO :HOST EVENTS. HOST YOUR EVENTS.
■ accessible alone or with assistance | ■ green key | ■ eco-dynamic company */**/*** | ■ EMAS | ❖ outside Brussels region | ★ Brussels Special Venues
■ accessible alone or with assistance
Musée Magritte Museum
BETWEEN 250 AND 500 BETWEEN 250 AND 500
Royal ofFine FineArts Artsof Belgium RoyalMuseums Museum of
Musée Magritte Museum
Place Royale 1 Koningsplein | B-1000 Place Royale 1 Koningsplein | B-1000Brussels Brussels T: +32 2 508 3234 11 12 | F: +32 2 508 32 32 T: +32 2 508 caroline.harake@musee-magritte-museum.be • www.musee-magritte-museum.be halima.el.ouardi@fine-arts-museum.be
Ruede delalaRégence Régence33Regentschapsstraat Regentschapsstraat|| B-1000 B-1000 Brussels Brussels Rue +3222508 50832 3411 12 | F: +32 2 508 32 32 T:T:+32 halima.el.ouardi@fine-arts-museum.be • www.fine-arts-museum.be caroline.harake@fine-arts-museum.be www.fine-arts-museum.be
www.musee-magritte-museum.be
n accessible alone or with assistance ■ accessible alone or with assistance
■ accessible alone or with assistance n accessible alone or with assistance
MUSÉEMAGRITTE MAGRITTEMUSEUM MUSEUM MUSÉE
ROYAL ROYALMUSEUMS MUSEUMSOF OFFINE FINEARTS ARTSOF BELGIUM
The Museum is the world world centrecentre of knowledge on TheMusée MuséeMagritte Magritte Museum is leading the leading of knowledge the artist. on the artist.
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium comprise the Old Masters The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium comprise the Old Masters Museum, the Musée Fin–de–siècle Museum and the Musée Magritte Museum, the Musée Fin–de–siècle Museum and the Musée Magritte Museum.
The Musée Magritte Museum spreads out over 2,500 m². This Museum, The Musée Magritte Museum spreads out over 2,500 m². This Museum, opened since June 2009, stands right in the centre of Brussels, on Place openedand since Junethe 2009, right in the centre of Brussels, on Royale, presents moststands extensive collection in the world dedicated to RenéRoyale, Magritteand more than 200the works areextensive on display collection there. Place presents most in the world
Museum.
It is one of the country’s largest museum complex. Its rich and various collections fine arts range from the 14th century to theIts present day.various SitIt is one ofofthe country’s largest museum complex. rich and uated near the thefrom Sablon of the collections of Grand’Place, fine arts range theand 14thSquare, centuryintothe theheart present day. historic centre of Brussels, these Museums offer enterprises the possibilSituated nearinthe thevisits Sablon and Square, in the heart of ity to organize, theGrand’Place, evening, private to the permanent collections, the exhibitions or the Magritte Museum followed by a cocktail, thetemporary historic centre of Brussels, these Museums offer enterprises the apossibility walking dinner or a seated dinner. to organize, in the evening, private visits to the permanent
dedicated to Renéthe Magritte more than 200 works are onprivate display there. It offers enterprises possibility to organize, in the evening, visits to the permanent collections followed by a cocktail, a walking dinner It offers enterprises the possibility to organize, in the evening, private or seated dinner. visits to the permanent collections followed by a cocktail, a walking
Smaller groups are also welcome for a private visit after the opening dinnerwith or seated dinner. hours, or without any catering on site!
Smaller groups also welcome for a private visit afterMuseum the opening collections, theare temporary exhibitions or the Magritte followed hours, with or without any catering on site!
by a cocktail or a walking dinner.
Smaller groups are please also welcome For more information, contact : for a private visit after the opening halima.el.ouardi@fine–arts.museum.be hours, with or without any catering on site!
For more information, please contact : Smaller groups are also welcome for a private visit after the opening halima.el.ouardi@fine–arts.museum.be
hours, with or without any catering on site!
For more information, please contact : caroline.harake@musee–magritte–museum.be Map Grand-Place district Conference facilities
F6
Auditorium B
Map Grand-Place district Conference facilities
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10,817
1,005
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2,325
Rotonde Magritte Room
10817 -
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100 -
Salle U
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F6
Configuration (Nr of people)
Conference Rooms facilities
Configuration (Nr of people) -
ForumMuseum Café
theatre style
For more information, please contact : caroline.harake@fine–arts.museum.be
Configuration (Nr of people)
Conference Rooms facilities
BETWEEN 250 AND 500
BETWEEN 250 AND 500
86
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BEL (www.bel.brussels)
BETWEEN 250 AND 500 BETWEEN 250 AND 500
BEL (www.bel.brussels)
Avenue du Port 86c Havenlaan | B-1000 Brussels du Port 86c| Havenlaan | B-1000 T:Avenue +32 2 775 75 75 F: +32 2 775 76 21 Brussels vwatillon@environnement.irisnet.be • www.bel.brussels T: +32 2 775 75 75 | F: +32 2 775 76 21 bel@environnement.brussels www.bel.brussels
FEB - VBO
BETWEEN 100 AND 250
Rue Ravenstein 4 Ravensteinstraat | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 515 09 90 events@vbo-feb.be www.feb.be www.vbo.be
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FÉDÉRATION DES ENTREPRISES DE BELGIQUE VERBOND VAN BELGISCHE ONDERNEMINGEN
conference centre the Brussels Environment headquarters TheThe conference centre at the at Brussels Environment headquarters hosts yourhosts events in aevents modern, energyhigh performance building, one of the your in high a modern, energy performance building, one largest in Europe !
Located in the heart of the capital of Europe and around the corner from Brussels Central Station, FEB offers a fully-equipped meeting space for conferences, seminars, training sessions, workshops, lunchtime debates and cocktail receptions.
- New Exclusive Centre in Brussels BELBEL - Exclusive ConferenceConference Centre in Brussels
of the largest in Europe !
Welcome your guests in an exceptional venue where Belgian economic, political and social players regularly rub shoulders.
A team of professionals assists you with expertise in environmental reA team of professionals assists you with expertise in environmental sponsibility.
responsibility.
Your event will stand out thanks to a combination of respect for the environment, social will equity and economic viability. Your event stand out thanks to a combination of respect for the
social and economic An environment, innovative, well-lit andequity welcoming space laidviability. out to encourage exchange, openness and creativity will foster your projects, meetings and An innovative, well-lit and welcoming space laid out to encourage experiences !
exchange, openness and creativity will foster your projects, meetings and experiences !
Map Rogier district Conference facilities
B2
Configuration (Nr of people)
Conference facilities Rooms Auditorium
Atrium Rooms
Auditorium Atrium
Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms
4,951
460
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415
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400
250
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Petit Salon Grand Salon
4951
460
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415
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400
250
Yes Les deux salons - Jean-Michel Folon
431
40
2.52
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10
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1,044
97
2.52
65
/
60
64
No
1,475
137
2.52
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64
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700
65
3.14
50
36
50
40
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Victor Horta A + Foyer
2,013
187
6.7
104
60
130
104
2
Victor Horta A&B + Foyer
3,089
287
2.76
196
108
200
110
2
Victor Horta + Foyer + Wabbes
4,166
387
6.7
276
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Jules Wabbes
1,076
100
2.6
80
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60
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James Ensor *
592
55
2.71
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Pierre Alechinsky *
398
37
2.79
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Paul Delvaux *
172
16
2.76
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Constant Permeke *
172
16
2.76
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Other facilities: restaurant, bar, catering service, flip charts, microphone, projection screen, slide projector, overhead projector, lcd projector, beamer, video, fast speed internet, wifi, free wifi, photocopy, telephone, break-out rooms, meeting rooms, security service, disabled facilities, hostesses, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, cloak room, lounge, parking, private parking, air conditioning. * Meeting rooms with fixed setup (Ensor: 22-24, Alechinsky: 14, Delvaux: 8, Permeke: 8)
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THE BRUSSELS ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE
THE BRUSSELS ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE CENTRE CENTRE
■ accessible alone or with assistance | ■ green key | ■ eco-dynamic company */**/*** | ■ EMAS | ❖ outside Brussels region | ★ Brussels Special Venues
accessible alone or with assistance
■ accessible alone or with assistance ■ eco-dynamic company***
Grand Casino Brussels - Viage
BETWEEN 100 AND 250
Boulevard Anspach 30 Anspachlaan | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 300 01 00 | F: +32 2 300 01 10 event@viage.be • www.viage.be
Hard Rock Cafe Brussels
BETWEEN 100 AND 250
Grand Place 12A B-1000 Bruxelles T: +32 2 546 16 60 brussels.sales@hardrock.com www.hardrock.com/cafes/brussels/
GRANDCASINOBRUSSELS
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HARD ROCK CAFE BRUSSELS
VIAGE
The ultimate location for your business or private event!
Wow your guests with a special event held at the Hard Rock Cafe Brussels. Located on The Grand-Place, considered as one of the most beautiful places of the world, Hard Rock Cafe Brussels blends the city's bohemian feel with an eclectic vibe. Built in an historical 16th century building our cafe is a memorable and energetic venue for small groups and events. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, a wedding, a book launch or a birthday party, we have versatile indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate groups from 10 to 150 guests. No matter what type of event you are planning, we have the expertise to make it work. In addition, we can customize our catering, create drinks packages and provide you with entertainment services or team building activities to complement your unique style and taste. Host a seated dinner for 20 on our mezzanine floor, a buffet dinner in the Gallery for 50, or buy out the entire cafe for a cocktail reception or a themed party of 150 people. Let us cultivate an unforgettable event with state of the art audiovisual equipment, delicious menu options, and exceptional service. We look forward to celebrating with you and your group in the beautiful city of Brussels.
10 - 500 persons VIAGE is THE Entertainment Centre located in the heart of Brussels, next to the Brussels 'Grand Place. This 14 500 m² complex comprises Grand Casino Brussels, the biggest and most prestigious casino in Belgium, a Theatre, a private dining room , as well as several meeting rooms, a bar and a Grill Restaurant. A fantastic location for your fully customized business event ranging from 10 guests up to 500 guests. SERVICES VIAGE wants to fulfill the needs of professional meeting planners. We want to provide an excellent level of services and expertise. CATERING A talented team of culinary professionals brings a uniquely fresh approach to the art of catering and banquets. Our passion for quality and presentation ensures a dining experience that is delicious, distinctive and memorable.
We are an ideal location for: -Corporate events -Product and book launches -Business meetings -Christmas parties -Kids & Teens parties -Birthday parties -Wedding receptions -Anniversary celebrations -Press conferences -Cocktail Receptions -Live music showcases -Staff parties -Hen & stag parties -School & Students parties
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ENTERTAINMENT VIAGE theatre is technically sophisticated and can accomplish your production requirements. In VIAGE you guarantee your clients, colleagues and business partners a unique and standout experience! Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Ground Floor 9,688
900
Havana Boulevard
2,422
Private dining room VIAGE Grill Sports Bar
300+
300+
250
225
200
100
1,400
130
80 - 100
50
1,292
120
200
70
753
70
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1.184
110
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50
16
90
64
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646
60
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40
25
60
42
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129
12
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16
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2.691
250
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90
41
180
136
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Mezzanine
Exclusive rental
96
Other facilities: Terrace, casino
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Rooms
Restaurant Viage Grill
Conference facilities
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Castle Gravenhof
BETWEEN 100 AND 250
TRAIN WORLD
Alsembergsesteenweg 676 | B-1653 Dworp T: +32 2 380 44 99 info@gravenhof.be www.gravenhof.be
BETWEEN 250 AND 500
Place Princesse Elisabeth 5 Prinses Elisabethplein B-1030 Brussels T: +32 2 224 74 69 b2b@trainworld.be www.trainworld.be
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TRAIN WORLD
Castle Gravenhof was built for Baron Le Roy in 1649. The castle has been restored with love and respect, for welcoming you in all its beauty, and spoiling you with culinary delights.
Your event at Train World Are you looking for a special location to host your events? You can rent (a part of) Train World, a surprising and excellently accessible prime location for your events and meetings!
With a wonderful three hectare garden and lake, the country estate is located in Dworp, a typical Brabant village with easy access from the Brussels Ring, exit 20 (Alsemberg - Huizingen), 35 km from the Brussels Airport, 44 km from Charleroi Airport and only 13 km from the center of Brussels. The castle has five banqueting rooms decorated with works of art, a brasserie, a wonderful terrace, parking for 200 cars and 26 luxuriously appointed hotel rooms. Our five multifunctional banqueting rooms are also very well-equipped for meetings, conferences, dinners, company parties and product presentations. Take advantage of our outdoor facilities to create more space for your event and teambuilding. Also smaller groups from eight persons on till 240 are very welcome in a private room with or without any catering. Our experienced staff will be delighted to help you organize your next event. Conference facilities
Whether it’s a conference, a walking or gala dinner a workshop or another business occasion, Train World can adapt to all your organisation’s needs. Train World has different rooms on offer: the great hall of the Schaerbeek station (former locket hall) has the atmosphere of days past, the meeting room “Pays de Waes” is fully equipped to have your presentation in an exceptional setting, invite your guests for a cocktail in the “Bookshop and Hall 1 of the Museum” where you’ll discover the oldest steam locomotive in Europe “Pays de Waes” among other impressive engines. Train World can host between twenty and four hundred fifty guests. Share your wishes with our marketing team: they will make you a customised offer suiting all your needs. Train World guarantees a successful event! To receive an offer, please send us your request at b2b@trainworld.be Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms
Rooms Vivaldi
301
28
4
20
16
30
24
-
Salle des Pas Perdus
Melodie
269
25
4
20
12
30
20
-
Pays de Waes
Crescendo
334
31
4
20
16
30
36
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Bookshop & Hall 1 of Museum
Symfonie
969
90
4
100
50
100
70
-
Rapsodie
1313
122
4
70
36
70
110
Melodie + Crescendo + Symfonie
1572
146
4
115
Combi Rooms
3186
296
4
160
90
350
240
5,920
550
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350
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25
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250
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200
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CASTLE GRAVENHOF
■ accessible alone or with assistance | ■ green key | ■ eco-dynamic company */**/*** | ■ EMAS | ❖ outside Brussels region | ★ Brussels Special Venues
■ accessible alone or with assistance
■ accessible alone or with assistance
Chalet Robinson
Théâtre du Vaudeville
BETWEEN 250 AND 500
Sentier de l’embarcadère 1 - Bois de la Cambre Steigerpad 1 - Terkamerenbos | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 359 92 40 brussels@chou.be www.chouxdebruxelles.be
BETWEEN 250 AND 500
Galerie de la Reine 13 - 15 Koninginnegalerij | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 359 92 40 brussels@chou.be www.chouxdebruxelles.be ●
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■ accessible alone or with assistance
■ accessible alone or with assistance
CHALET ROBINSON
THÉÂTRE DU VAUDEVILLE
An event on a mythical island?
Your next event in a timeless place in the heart of Brussels?
In the heart of Brussels hides an unusual place on a legendary island : the Chalet Robinson.
What’s better than a historical monument classified to mark the occasion? The Vaudeville Theater combines authenticity and modernity to engrave your event in the memories.
Want to find yourself in the leafy setting of the Bois de la Cambre, far from the agitation of the city ? Want to discover this Chalet with old-world charm where you will feel at home? Walking dinner, seminar, dinner sitting… All your desires are possible. Don’t wait any more! See you in unknown land!
Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Don’t hesitate any more ! Give THE out of the ordinary touch to your event!
Conference facilities
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Rooms
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms
Ground Floor
2,583
240
2.6
80
-
220
120
Total
2,690
250
2
330
-
480
250
-
First Floor
1,722
160
4.5
140
120
200
180
Salle des clés
860
80
2
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-
Ground Floor + First Floor
4,305
400
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350
320
Salle des clés + Hall
1292
120
2
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200
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1,400
130
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BETWEEN 500 AND 1,000
Art & History Museum
Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)
BETWEEN 500 AND 1,000
Parc du Cinquantenaire 10 Jubelpark | B-1000 Brussels Cinquantenaire 10 Jubelpark | B-1000 Brussels T:Parc +32du 2 741 72 00 | F: +32 2 741 72 07 T: +32 2 741 73 48 • www.kmkg-mrah.be info@kmkg-mrah.be events@kmkg-mrah.be www.kmkg-mrah.be
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Museums of Arts History canitsoffer muchart–hismore than TheThe Art &Royal History Museum can offerand much more than important torical collections. Art & Historycollections. Museum surrounded by the marvel- of Arts their importantThe art–historical The Royal Museums lous Parc du Cinquantenaire and the Japanese Tower situated in the garand History surrounded by the marvellous Parc du Cinquantenaire, the den of the Royal Palace at Laeken and the Halle Gate (Porte de Hal) in the Chinese and Japanese situated in evenings, the garden of the ancient heartPavilion of Brussels arethe unique venuesTower to organize private receptions, gala dinners, pressand conferences, and other events. It ancient Royal Palace at Laeken the Hallecolloquia Gate (Porte de Hal) in the is also possible to let your enjoy the splendor of the art treasures by heart of Brussels areguests unique venues to organize private evenings, combining the event with a visit of the Museum or an exhibition.
MIM (Musical Instruments Museum) joined the Brussels museum district on the ‘Mont des Arts’ in June 2000, a lovely new setting for this museum founded in 1877, combining Art Nouveau of the former Old England store building by Paul Saintenoy and the neoclassic style of the Guimard building. Exceptional quality is the attribute characterizing the MIM collection of more than 7,000 instruments of all kinds and from all places. 1,200 of them are staged in a lively arrangement, full of surprises.
receptions, gala dinners, press conferences, colloquia and other events. It is also possible to let your guests enjoy the splendor of the art Capacity for receptions : up to 900 guests (i.e. the Cloister, an attractive treasures by combining the event with a visit of the Museum. Capacity for dinners : up to 600 guests (i.e. The Grand Narthex Hall).
On the four floors of exhibits, audio and visual displays intermingle by means of infrared headsets and an interactive sound area.
cloister garden surrounded by a neogothic building containing mediaeval stone sculpture stained glass windows). (i.e. The Grand Narthex Hall with Capacity forand dinners : up to 600 guests
The 200–seat MIM auditorium, on the 8th floor is an ideal host for conferences and lectures. Receptions can be organised in the 10th floor MIM restaurant with a magnificient panorama of Brussels.
some for of conferences the famous:Brussels tapestries). Capacity up to 236 guests. Capacity for receptions : up to 900 guests (i.e. the Cloister, an attractive cloister garden surrounded by a neogothic building containing mediaeval stone sculpture and stained glass windows). Map Europe district Conference & Reception facilities
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BELvue Museum
Bip, house of the capital region
BETWEEN 100 AND 250
BETWEEN 100 AND 250
Rue Royale 2-4 Koningsstraat | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 549 50 68 d.baekelmans@visit.brussels http://bipforrent.brussels
Place des Palais 7 Paleizenplein 7 B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 500 45 54 events@belvue.be www.belvue.be
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BELVUE MUSEUM
BIP, HOUSE OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Prestigious spaces in the heart of Brussels!
A royal venue for your events
Opting for BELvue museum as your choice of venue for your events is opting to travel through history. The BELvue museum lets you discover Belgium and its history through seven social themes and a gallery of over 200 “Belgian” objects.. The museum’s magnificent setting is a former 18th century luxury hotel that has been beautifully renovated and is itself steeped in history. It offers the visitors an exceptional view of the royal palace and its gardens.
In the heart of Brussels, at walking distance from the Grand’Place and the Sablon you can find the Bip, the visitor centre of the Brussels– Capital Region. Bip offers a unique and prestigious setting for all your events : cocktails, press conferences, meetings, seminars, dinners… This neoclassical house opens its courtyard, receptions areas and a variety of new meeting rooms, all trendily decorated and appointed with the latest in design furniture and multimedia.
Possibility to combine with a visit of the archaeological site of the Coudenberg, the remains of the palace of Brussels, one of Charles V’s main residences.
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Prestigious or welcoming, our rooms accommodate groups between 10 and 250 people. Whether you are looking for a hushed atmosphere, a quiet work setting or an exceptional reception area, Bip has it all.
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Maison Grand-Place
Mini-Europe Mini-Europe
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Grand Place 19 Grote Markt | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 359 92 40 brussels@chou.be www.chouxdebruxelles.be
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MINI–EUROPE MINI–EUROPE
Your event on the most beautiful place of the world?
Mini–Europe, thethe most beautiful miniature parkpark in Europe that that givesgives a Mini–Europe, most beautiful miniature in Europe european dimension to your event is situated right next to the famous a european dimensionyou to can yourfind event is situated right next totothe Atomium. In Mini–Europe monuments recreated down the famousdetail Atomium. In Mini–Europe smallest on a scale of 1 / 25th. you can find monuments recreated
Want to impress guests and colleagues? Want to organize an event like no other? Then the « Maison Grand-Place » is made for you. Cocktail, private party or a dinner sitting, this historical place overhanging the GrandPlace will answer all your desires. Let yourself be tempted by the lively atmosphere in the heart of Brussels as we like it.
to the surrounding smallest detail a scale of 1and / 25parking . Indown this unique withon easy access facilities we can you 100 surrounding % exclusivity in 3 different roomsand withparking view on the park. In offer this unique with easy access facilities In total we can welcome up to 650 persons,if you wish to organise an event we can offer you 100 % exclusivity in 3 different rooms with view on for more guests we also have possibilities to provide extra tents. th
the park. In total we can welcome up to 650 persons,if you wish to
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In the evening the park can be illuminated by a thousand and one lights organise an event more an guests we also have possibilities to provide with the possibility to for organise exclusive laser show.
extra tents.
We also offer an outstanding catering service (not obliged) adapted to In the evening the park can be illuminated by a thousand and one your budget !
your budget !
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The Auditorium The International International Auditorium
BETWEEN 250 AND 500
BETWEEN 100 AND 250
Bld B-1210 Brussels Brussels Bld du du Roi Roi Albert Albert IIII 55 Koning KoningAlbert AlbertII-laan II-laan || B-1210 T: +3222224 22402 0299 99 T: +32 +32 2 2 224 224 02 02 54 54 || F:F:+32 reservations@theinternationalauditorium.be reservations@theinternationalauditorium.be www.theinternationalauditorium.be www.theinternationalauditorium.be ■ accessible alone or with assistance
THE INTERNATIONAL AUDITORIUM THE INTERNATIONAL AUDITORIUM
The International Auditorium conference centre is located in the heart of The International Auditorium conference centre is located in the heart Brussels, within walking distance of the Place Rogier metro station, the of du Brussels, within walking ofManhattan the Place Rogier metro station, Gare Nord railway station anddistance Rogier and car parks.
the Gare du Nord railway station and Rogier and Manhattan car parks.
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The theatre style air–conditioned Auditorium provides seating for 200 andThe is equipped with 11 built–in translation booths and an LCD projector. theatre style air–conditioned Auditorium provides seating for Five meetingisrooms, one of which is equipped with 6 built–in 200 and equipped with 11 built–in translation boothstranslation and an booths, offer natural daylight and seats for up to 72 persons. The lobby LCD projector. Five meeting rooms, one of which is equipped with and restaurant complete the picture and make the International Audito6 built–in translation booths, offer natural daylight and seats for up to rium conference centre a highly appreciated seminar and meeting venue.
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72 persons. The lobby and restaurant complete the picture and make the International Auditorium conference centre a highly appreciated seminar and meeting venue.
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Brussels has a wide variety of accommodation solutions for international travellers, from the latest modern design concept hotels, to established, big brand, international hotels. These hotels, with an exceptional variety of venues in their direct vicinity, allow events to be unique.
dense public transport network it is easy to travel
between any hotel and your chosen conference venue
Brussels is positioning itself as an ideal
conference destination with competitive accommodation rates when compared to other major European convention cities
Conference hotels offering a world of possibilities under one roof, including facilities for meetings ofup to 800 delegates, plenary sessions, in combination with numerous satellite rooms, exhibition areas and on-site catering facilities
The proximity of Brussels
International Airport
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High quality hotel infrastructure with over 20,000 budget, boutique and luxury hotel rooms!
Numerous hotels are undertaking a sustainable approach (economic, social and environmental) and are officially recognised through official ecolabels and recognitions (the Green Key label, the Ecodynamic Enterprise label, the EU EMAS, ISO 14001 and ISO 20121). Brussels' eco-hotels are indicated in the following pages. For more information about these labels, please see the Sustainable Events section
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BIKE-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION Cycle tourism is a steadily growing sector in Europe and responds to an actual demand and trend in the market. More and more establishments offer a service for cycle tourists and thus create a network of “bikefriendly” accommodation in Brussels. visit.brussels promotes accommodation with certain services and facilities that cater for
A label of recognition from visit.brussels In collaboration with Pro Velo, visit.brussels carried out an accommodation questionnaire to find out whether whether Brussels' accommodation was suitable for cyclists and could satisfy customers who wanted to discover Brussels by bike. Several criteria were assessed, such as whether or not establishments:
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promote Brussels' bicycle tourism offer (bicycle map, guided bicycle tours…)
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LES CLEFS D’OR®
www.clefsdor.be
Les Clefs d’Or ® (translated as The Golden Keys) is
“The Kingdom of Belgium is waiting for you! WE are waiting for you!
a professional association of hotel concierges, with
Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, Bruges… Our vibrant cities are worth a
approximately 4,000 members working in over 80 countries
visit! Experience our famous and genuine "living together" spirit, the
and 530 destinations, in literally every corner of the globe..
legendary kindness of the Belgian people, our creativity. Belgium's
Easily identified by the golden crossed keys on their lapels,
23 Clefs d'Or concierges will give you the keys to our country, even
these members are an elite fraternity, globally connected,
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www.crowneplaza.com/brusselsbel
106
Le Plaza Brussels
✔
✔
107
Dolce La Hulpe Brussels ❖
✔
✔
Holiday Inn Brussels Airport ❖
✔
Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place
eco labels |
number of rooms |
100 ✔
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hotels
Hotel Hubert Grand Place
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Hilton Garden Inn Brussels City Center
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banquet style |
DISTRICT
Hotel Izan Avenue Louise
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
✔
✔
Parker Hotel Brussels Airport ❖
✔
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
✔
Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport ❖
✔
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi Hotel
✔
✔
The Hotel Brussels
✔
✔
NH Brussels Bloom
✔
✔
Renaissance Brussels Hotel
✔
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
✔
✔
Thon Hotel EU
✔
✔
Van Der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport ❖
✔
✔
✔
190
11
450
700
Grand-Place district
www.leplaza-brussels.be
264
37
570
600
Genval
www.dolcelahulpe.com
310
15
250
500
Airport/NATO District
www.skoj.be
221
6
240
460
Grand-Place district
www.marriottbrussels.com
282
18
300
420
Grand-Place district
www.radissonblu.com/en/royalhotel-brussels
125
10
450
405
Airport/NATO District
www.parkerhotelbrusselsairport.com
454
13
250
400
North district
www.thonhotels.com/brusselscitycentre
315
17
200
350
Airport/NATO District
www.crowneplaza.com/cpbrusselsarpt
237
20
300
340
Midi district
www.pullmanhotels.com/7431
421
12
350
340
Upper Town-Louise District
www.thehotel-brussels.be"
305
12
300
300
North district
www.nh-hotels.com
262
10
200
300
Europe district
www.renaissancebrussels.com
142
9
300
300
Upper Town-Louise District
www.thonhotels.com/bristolstephanie
405
7
240
300
Europe district
www.thonhotels.com/eu
284
14
200
300
Airport/NATO District
www.hotelbrusselsairport.com
100
108
109
The President Hotel Brussels
✔
296
16
400
270
North district
www.presidentbrusselshotel.be
Courtyard by Marriott Brussels
✔
191
10
180
260
Evere
www.courtyardbrussels.com
224
17
130
200
Grand-Place district
www.brusselsgrandplace.hilton.com
65
8
110
180
Grand-Place district
www.nh-hotels.com
Hilton Brussels Grand-Place
✔
NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
✔
Pentahotel Brussels City Centre
✔
202
9
112
160
Upper Town-Louise District
www.pentahotels.com
NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon
✔
✔
192
11
120
150
Grand-Place district
www.nh-hotels.com
NH Brussels EU Berlaymont
✔
✔
214
7
120
140
Europe district
www.nh-hotels.com
Martin's Brussels EU
✔
✔
Novotel Brussels City Centre Hotel
✔
Ramada Brussels Woluwe
✔
The Dominican Brussels
✔
Leopold Hotel Brussels EU
✔
Mercure Brussels Centre Midi
✔
First Euroflat Hotel
✔
✔
✔
✔ ✔
NH Brussels Grand Place Arenberg
✔
Hotel Barsey by Warwick
✔
Progress Hotel
www.martinshotels.com
Grand-Place district
www.novotel.com
161
4
150
120
Woluwe
www.ramadabrusselswoluwe.be
150
3
120
120
Grand-Place district
www.thedominican.be
107
8
200
100
Europe district
www.hotel-leopold.be
72
3
50
100
Midi district
www.mercure.com
133
2
_
80
Europe district
www.firsteuroflathotel.be
2
80
80
Grand-Place district
www.nh-hotels.com
148
7
60
80
Upper Town-Upper Town-Louise District
www.Qbichotels.com
150
3
40
74
Europe district
99
3
80
70
Upper Town-Louise District
warwickhotels.com/barsey/
234
7
140
70
Airport/NATO District
www.nh-hotels.com
246
1
100
70
Upper Town-Louise District
www.nh-hotels.com
57
6
120
66
North district
www.progresshotel.be
3
120
60
North district
www.hotel-le-dome.be
✔
241
6
130
60
North district
www.nh-hotels.com
✔
284
2
140
56
North district
www.brussels-city.hilton.com
141
4
100
50
Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek
www.gresham-hotels-brussels.com
68
2
30
50
Europe district
www.new-hotel.be
✔
NH Collection Brussels Centre Hotel Indigo Brussels City Centre Gresham Belson Hotel Brussels Newhotel Charlemagne
✔
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
✔
Radisson RED Brussels
✔
Le Dixseptième
The Augustin
Europe district
120
125
Hôtel Le Dôme
Pillows Grand Hotel Place Rouppe
120
120
155
✔
NH Brussels Louise
54
11
✔
✔
NH Brussels Airport ❖
6
217
✔
Qbic Hotel Brussels Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU
100
✔
✔
70
2
70
50
Grand-Place district
www.pillowshotels.com/brussels/
149
3
30
35
Europe district
www.radissonred.com/brussels www.ledixseptieme.be
37
3
20
30
Grand-Place district
43
2
80
24
Midi district
www.pillowshotels.com/brussels/
47
1
20
20
Grand-Place district
www.theaugustin.com
101
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hotels
WEB SITE
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DISTRICT
■ EMAS | ❖ outside brussels region |
HOTELS ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪
✔ ✔
Motel One Brussels
✔
490
_
-
Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
✔
310
11
715
✔
Au Repos des Chasseurs
rooms | Bike-friendly | eco labels |
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184
184
-
-
Grand-Place district
ibis.accorhotels.com
-
150
_
-
-
North district
www.meininger-hotels.com
-
-
Grand-Place district
www.motel-one.com
-
560
Grand-Place district
www.hotelbedford.be
110
11
6
150
180
Boitsfort/Bosvoorde
www.repos-des-chasseurs.com
-
140
1
70
150
Anderlecht
www.hotelvanbelle.be
-
Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport ❖
✔
✔
162
9
50
140
Airport/NATO District
www.parkinn.com/hotel-brussels-airport
111
Park Inn By Radisson Brussels Midi
✔
✔
142
7
98
136
Midi district
www.parkinn.com/hotel-brussels
111 110
Mercure Brussels Airport ❖
120
5
120
120
Airport/NATO District
www.mercure.com
Marivaux Hotel Congress and Seminar Center
136
9
175
115
North district
www.hotelmarivaux.be
-
26
5
240
110
Dworp
www.gravenhof.be
-
Novotel Brussels Airport Hotel ❖
✔
209
11
80
110
Airport/NATO District
www.novotel.com
-
ibis Brussels City Centre Hotel
✔
236
2
-
85
Grand-Place district
ibis.accorhotels.com
-
Aqua Hotel Brussels
✔
97
1
30
80
Ixelles/Elsene
www.aqua-hotel-brussels.com
-
Hotel Belvue Brussels
✔
29
2
79
79
Midi District
https://belvuehotel.com
-
Castle Gravenhof ❖
✔
✔
Thon Hotel Brussels Airport ❖
100
2
40
70
Airport/NATO District
www.thonhotels.com/brusselsairport
-
Hôtel des Colonies
97
6
120
66
North district
www.hotel-des-colonies.com
-
Hotel Siru
101
6
120
66
North district
www.hotelsiru.com
-
Chambord Hotel
64
2
-
65
Upper Town-Louise District
www.hotel-chambord.be
-
ibis Brussels Erasmus
81
2
17
65
Anderlecht
ibis.accorhotels.com
-
Best Western Hotel Royal Centre
73
1
-
50
North district
www.royalcentre.be
-
Floris Arlequin Grand-Place
92
1
90
45
Grand-Place district
www.florishotelarlequin.be
✔
Hotel du Congrès
72
2
30
45
North district
www.hotelducongres.be
-
2
_
40
Europe district
www.aloftbrussels.be
-
✔
225
2
_
32
St-Gilles/St-Gillis
ibis.accorhotels.com
-
✔
87
1
-
12
Airport/NATO District
www.pentahotels.com
-
71
1
40
Upper Town-Louise District
www.hotelbrusselsbelgium.com
-
✔
ibis Brussels Centre Gare Midi Hotel pentahotel Brussel Airport ❖ Hotel Brussels
109
150
Aloft Brussels Schuman
✔
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this document was correct at the time of writing. Please contact the venues directly to confirm all information is still valid and to make your booking.
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hotels
number of rooms |
banquet style |
theatre-style seating
Hotel Van Belle
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ibis Brussels Off Grand Place Hotel MEININGER Hotel Brussels City Center
DISTRICT
■ EMAS | ❖ outside brussels region |
HOTELS ✪ ✪ ✪
Hotel Amigo Brussels
Rue de l’Amigo 1-3 Vruntstraat | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 547 47 47 | F: +32 2 513 52 77 events.amigo@roccofortehotels.com www.roccofortehotels.com/hotel-amigo
Hotel Metropole Brussels
Place De Brouckère 31 De Brouckèreplein | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 217 23 00 | F: +32 2 218 02 20 event.mgr@metropolehotel.be www.metropolehotel.com ●
■ accessible alone or with assistance | ■** eco-dynamic company
HOTEL AMIGO, BRUSSELS
HOTEL METROPOLE BRUSSELS
Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel, is located around 56 steps from the magnificent Grand Place and close to the Dansaert shopping street and the European Parliament, offering guests unparalleled service and style. The 173 rooms and suites are individual in style and feature surrealist prints by René Magritte, figurines of Tintin and views of the neighbouring historic buildings - the Town Hall, churches and spires of the city. The Bar Amigo, with its broad selection of cocktails and its music evenings, is ideal for every occasion and a lively place. The award-winning Ristorante BoCConi is dedicated to sumptuous Italian cuisine. Simple yet sophisticated, the authentic menu is created by celebrated Italian Chef Fulvio Pierangelini. Hotel Amigo provides the perfect venue for hosting events for up to 250 guests. From gala receptions to intimate family celebrations, guests can enjoy menus created by the Chefs at BoCConi, in one of the six well-appointed meeting rooms, ballroom or the Royal Suite. Hotel Amigo, which is 20 minutes drive from the Brussels International Airport, 500 meters walk from the Central Station and 10 minutes drive from the Midi Train Station (Thalys/Eurostar), benefits from a strategic location in the heart of the European Capital. Hotel Amigo is a place where history is mixed with contemporary charm, just like Brussels. It’s a place where service is understated and warm, they remain true to their name.
Since its opening in 1895 and with its ideal location in the beating heart of Europe’s capital, Hotel Metropole Brussels is a jewel in itself, surrounded by bars and restaurants and enveloped by Brussels’ historical heritage. When entering the majestic lobby with its original chandeliers, grand wooden reception desk and antique leather sofas, the rich experience commences. At Hotel Metropole Brussels, guests feel history come to life, with the essence of today’s contemporary hospitality.
Conference facilities
Rooms
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms
Rotonde
603
56
4
-
-
65
40
-
Excelsior + Ambassadeur
4,994.45
464
4.21
400
241
450
380
Horta
826
76.7
2.4
45
34
45
40
-
Excelsior
3,422.92
318
4.21
300
183
270
250
-
2,421
225
4
120
100
200
120
-
Ambassadeur
1,585.52
147.3
4.21
125
78
180
120
-
Ambassador A+B
-
Hergé A+B
579
53.8
2.2
26
24
30
32
-
Rubinstein
1,264.75
117.5
6.55
70
48
150
90
-
Van de Velde
554
51.4
2.2
30
-
25
20
-
L’Alban Chambon
1,668.4
155
5.5
120
66
150
90
-
Brel
264
24.4
2.5
-
-
-
8
Bar «Le 31»
Exhibition facilities
Access doors
Rooms Rotonde Ambassador A+B
602
56
4
2,421
225
4
2.25
4
Other facilities: 24-hour room service, complimentary shoe shine, full concierge service, instant message delivery, twice daily servicing, valet parking, valeting and pressing service upon request, cable tv, high-speed internet access, projection, projection screen, slide projector, overhead projector, plasma screen, printers, lcd projector, beamer, flip charts, seminar packages, technical assistance, security service, conference packages, cloak room
1,728.68
160.6
5.98
-
-
150
-
-
Einstein
567.25
52.7
4.28
30
21
40
25
-
Marie-Curie
409.02
38
4.19
24
18
30
18
-
Langevin
894.48
83.1
4.43
60
42
80
60
-
Bourgmestres
888.02
82.5
4.27
60
42
80
60
-
Caruso
330.45
30.7
2.95
-
-
-
10
-
Jean-Marais
329.37
30.6
2.97
-
-
-
10
-
2,152.78
200
2.86
-
-
300
170
-
706.11
65.6
2.86
45
30
80
44
-
Le Jardin Indien Le Jardin Indien Private Corner
Other facilities: bar, restaurant, flip charts, beamer, lcd projector, wireless internet, microphone, overhead projector, slide projector, projection screen, fax, photocopy, satellite tv, break-out rooms, electronic key, meeting rooms, in-room safe, terrace, fitness room, air conditioning, parking, conference package, seminar package, technical assistance, voicemail box
103
hotels
Configuration (Nr of people)
■ accessible alone or with assistance | ■ green key | ■ ecolabels | ■ EMAS | ❖ outside brussels region
Conference facilities
Hotel Metropole Brussels features 251 comfortable accommodations which benefit from a complimentary mini bar and wifi, 11 newly renovated function rooms for up to 400 guests, a fitness room and our mythical Café Metropole where our Executive Chef offers a creative and delightful Belgian cuisine in an Art Nouveau atmosphere. One can choose to sit outside on our heated terrace open all year long while enjoying Brussels’s hustle and bustle.
Sofitel Brussels Europe
Sofitel Brussels Le Louise
Place Jourdan 1 Jourdanplein | B-1040 Brussels T: +32 2 235 51 00 | F: +32 2 235 51 01 H5282-SB@sofitel.com www.sofitel-brussels-europe.com
Avenue de la Toison d’Or 40 Guldenvlieslaan | B-1050 Brussels T: +32 2 549 61 24 | F: +32 2 514 57 44 H1071@sofitel.com www.sofitel-brussels-le-louise.com
●
B r u s s e ls E u r o p e
Bru s s el s Le Lo u i s e
■ accessible alone or with assistance
SOFITEL BRUSSELS EUROPE
SOFITEL BRUSSELS LE LOUISE
Discover the metamorphosis of the hotel after the refurbishment of the meeting rooms, lobby, bar and restaurant led now by famous Top Chef Jean-Philippe Watteyne. Sofitel Brussels Europe is a 5* hotel, ideally located on the lively Place Jourdan, only 10 minutes away from the Grand Place by car and 500 meters from the European Parliament. Whether you are coming for leisure or for business purposes, we have the ultimate venue to offer you. The hotel features 149 contemporary and stylish guestrooms, including 6 Junior Suites, 5 Prestige Suites and a fabulous Opera Suite with a magnifique view on the European Parliament. Each guestroom offers a perfect blend of light-filled space and natural materials, bathrooms with a rain shower system and a host of cutting edge features.
Welcome to the brilliant universe of Sofitel Brussels Le Louise. Discover the charm and allure of the timeless décor created by the artist Antoine Pinto, a captivating blend of dazzling colors and fine materials. Sofitel Brussels Le Louise invites you to live a unique experience in resolutely singular and atypical spaces. Ideally located just off the prestigious Avenue Louise, the hotel is a stone’s throw from the city’s finest luxury boutiques and a short walk from the historic city center. Located just one kilometer from the Gare du Midi train station and about fifteen kilometers from Brussels Airport, the hotel can be reached easily. Sofitel Brussels Le Louise offers 169 guest rooms and suites that have been recently renovated to offer the best comfort and a truly unforgettable hospitality experience. In addition to delightful guest rooms, the hotel features a brand new bar and restaurant open on an amazing terrace. Truly pleasant and enchanting, this is the ideal place to unwind as soon as the first rays of sunshine illuminate the city. A place out of time, where one can organize receptions, cocktails, dinners or just come to enjoy a relaxing moment during the weekend, with the sound of the regular musical animations. On top of that, Sofitel Brussels Le Louise offers exquisite settings for professional and private events. Meeting and reception areas benefit from natural light and include surrealist spaces inspired by René Magritte. The savvy mix of fantasy and reality will inject any event with energy and creativity. Allow our skillful event planning team to help you creating custom-design events and tailor packages, to turn your event into a beautiful success.
Discover as well the 12 recently renovated meeting rooms, with a capacity of up to 225 attendees, all with natural daylight and provided with high-speed and broadband Internet access. The meeting rooms are all located on the same floor below the atrium. Our state-of-the-art audio/visual conferencing equipment and our InspiredMeetingsTM Concierge concept guarantee tailor-made events. Enjoy an extensive selection of beverages and a wide assortment of unique Belgian beers. Savor inspired seasonal dishes, a gourmet tribute to the nearby sunday farmers’ market highlighting selected local products. For a relaxing moment, you can work out in our fitness centre SO FIT, fully equipped with ‘Technogym’ machines, or indulge yourself in our Hammam. Just inside the hotel lobby, you will find our in-house Neuhaus boutique, providing you with Belgium’s nest chocolates. A private parking is available.
hotels
Looking for an amazing Belgian Restaurant? The 1040 is the place to be! In a bright and modern decor, Top Chef Jean-Philippe Watteyne and Mattéo Vannini (know from the San Pellegrino Young Chef Benelux finals) will surprise you with their reimagined Belgian classic dishes with a beautiful twist.
Conference facilities
banquet style | reception | school style
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms
Terrace
3.229
300
-
-
-
300
-
Yes
Rose
1.722
160
2,5
80
-
250
100
Yes
Colombe
861
80
2,5
80
40
60
40
Yes
Paul Henri Spaak I
861
80
2.6
70
48
70
50
Yes
Jungle
861
80
2,5
70
40
60
40
Yes
Paul Henri Spaak II
861
80
2.6
70
48
70
50
Yes
Elephant
861
80
2,5
80
40
60
40
Yes
Paul Henri Spaak III
861
80
2.6
70
48
70
50
Yes
Metamorphose
1.722
160
2,5
170
80
150
88
Yes
Paul Henri Spaak I+II+III
2,583
240
2.6
225
180
250
180
Yes
VIP Corner
699
65
2,5
50
24
50
30
Yes
Schuman
1,980
184
3.28
-
-
90
91
Yes
Toison d’Or
484
45
2,5
20
-
30
18
Yes
Jean Rey I
279
26
2.6
24
-
15
10
Yes
Jean Rey II
279
26
2.6
24
-
15
10
Yes
Jean Rey I+II
559
52
2.6
50
24
40
30
Yes
Franco Maria Malfatti
581
54
2.6
50
24
40
30
Yes
Roy Jenkins I
279
26
2.6
24
-
15
10
Yes
Roy Jenkins II
279
26
2.6
24
-
15
10
Yes
Roy Jenkins I+II
559
52
2.6
50
24
40
30
Yes
Sicco Mansholt
387
36
2.6
30
21
30
30
Yes
Jourdan Lounge
409
38
2.6
-
-
25
10
Yes
Jacques Delors
409
38
2.6
24
18
20
16
Yes
1,237
115
2.6
-
-
-
24
Yes
Konrad Adenauer
Exhibition facilities
Other facilities: bar, restaurant, flip charts, beamer, LCD projector, wireless internet, printers, microphone, plasma screen, closed circuit TV, video, overhead projector, projection screen, IP phone, fax, photocopy, fast speed internet, cable TV.
Access doors
Rooms Foyer Europe
theatre style |
Conference facilities
2,152
200
2.6
1.38
2.10
Other facilities: bar, restaurant, flip charts, white boards, beamer, LCD projector, wireless internet, printers, live streaming, video conference, telephone conference, microphone, plasma screen, closed circuit TV, video, overhead projector, slide projector, projection screen, fax, photocopy, fast speed internet, cable tv, hammam and fitness area, library
104
Steigenberger Wiltcher’s
Warwick Brussels
Rue Duquesnoy 5 Duquesnoystraat | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 505 55 55 info.warwickbrussels@warwickhotels.com www.warwickhotels.com/warwick-brussels
Avenue Louise 71 Louizalaan | B-1050 Brussels T: +32 2 542 48 80 | F: +32 2 542 42 00 meetings.brussels@steigenberger.com www.wiltchers.com
●
●
WARWICK BRUSSELS
The Steigenberger Wiltcher’s embodies a classical yet chic and elegant image that distinguishes it from any other hotel in Brussels.
A luxury hotel in the heart of Brussels, the Warwick Brussels has become the premier hotel amongst refined visitors. By blending classic charm with luxury amenities that are expected from Warwick Hotels & Resorts, guests are treated to the feel of Old World elegance with the added convenience of modern accommodations.
A good place to start: one of the 267 guestrooms - the most spacious of the city - that exudes a sense of calm and serenity. Each of our newly renovated event spaces offers a personality on its own, while providing contemporary and modern features.
The Grand Place, The Square Convention Centre and Manneken Pis are all but a stone’s throw from the hotel’s doorstep, putting guests in the centre of Belgium’s awe-inspiring architecture and welcoming culture. Whether meeting for important business gatherings or a sumptuous Belgian weekend, it’s all here.
Let our dedicated team of conference planners make your vision a reality. The Wiltcher’s benefits from a strategic location: • 20 minutes walk from the Grand Place • 20 minutes drive away from Brussels International Airport Zaventem • 5 minutes drive away from the Gare du Midi (Eurostar / Thalys terminal) • 10 minutes drive away from EU district
Conference facilities
Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms
Rooms Antichambre
Configuration (Nr of people)
205
19
3
8
-
10
10
Ballroom
5,941
552
3.7
600
350
600
528
Ballroom A
1,582
147
3.7
150
72
150
132
Ballroom B
2,777
258
3.7
250
150
250
240
Ballroom C
Suite Grand Place
4,305
400
2.6
-
-
120
-
Westminster A
1,356
126
2.6
100
70
150
80
-
Westminster B
850
79
2.6
85
70
100
40
-
Salon Grand Place
775
72
2.6
-
-
150
110
-
1,582
147
3.7
150
72
150
132
-
Duquesnoy A
775
72
2.4
50
40
50
50
Bellevue
775
72
2.7
70
50
75
60
-
Duquesnoy B
775
72
2.4
50
40
50
50
Bellevue A
387
36
2.7
35
18
35
24
-
Warwick
517
48
2.8
35
24
45
32
Bellevue B
387
36
2.7
35
18
35
24
-
Horta
215
20
2.4
18
12
15
-
Belvédère
775
72
2.7
70
50
75
60
-
Ensor
215
20
2.4
18
12
15
-
Belvédère A
387
36
2.7
35
18
35
24
-
Sax
215
20
2.4
18
12
15
Belvédère B
387
36
2.7
35
18
35
24
-
Meunier
215
20
2.4
18
12
15
-
Boudoir
172
16
3
8
-
10
8
-
Mercator
215
20
2.4
18
12
15
-
Empire
700
65
3
50
45
60
48
-
Rubens
215
20
2.4
18
12
15
-
Hermitage
398
37
2.7
-
-
-
12
-
Vesale
215
20
2.4
18
12
15
-
Honneur
570
53
3
30
24
50
36
-
Printemps
215
20
2.4
18
12
15
-
1,023
95
3
80
30
130
96
-
378
35
2,7
30
-
-
18
-
Foyer Diamant
Other facilities: restaurant, bar, lobby lounge, catering service, meeting rooms, cable tv, high speed internet, photocopy, fax, projection screen, slide projector, video, telephone conference, printers, wireless internet, beamer, flipcharts, terrace, complimentary fitness, in-room safe, electronic key, security service, disabled facilities, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, cloak room, hostesses, parking with direct access to the hotel, air conditioning.
Other facilities: bar, restaurant, flip charts, white boards, slide projector, beamer, wifi, free wifi, printers, IP phone, cable tv, break-out room, meeting rooms, terrace, fitness centre, sauna, in-room safe, electronic key, voice mail box, security service, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, cloak room, lounge, parking, private parking, air conditionning.
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STEIGENBERGER WILTCHER’S
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Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace
Hilton Brussels Grand-Place
Rue Gineste 3 Ginestestraat | B-1210 Brussels T: +32 2 203 62 00 | F: +32 2 203 55 55 info@cpbxl.be www.crowneplaza.com/brusselsbel
Carrefour de l’Europe 3 Europakruispunt | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 548 42 11 | F: +32 2 548 47 35 events.brusselsgrandplace@hilton.com www.brusselsgrandplace.hilton.com
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CROWNE PLAZA BRUSSELS – LE PALACE
HILTON BRUSSELS GRAND PLACE
With a total of 354 rooms and 18 meeting rooms the Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace is a reputable and well known Conference hotel in Brussels.
With its prime location right at the heart of the historic city centre, ideally set between Grand Place and The Square Meeting and Convention Centre, Hilton Brussels Grand Place is the perfect choice for your group or event up to 200 delegates.
Dating back to 1908 and renovated in Art Nouveau style, the hotel is ideally situated : just a short walk from the Grand Place, from the main shopping street, and close to Brussels main train stations. As metro and public transports are accessible in front of the hotel, the major business districts, exhibition centres, and EU Institutions are at easy reach.
• Prime location next to Central Station with direct train access to Brussels airport in 15 minutes and 3-minute walk to The Square Brussels Meeting Centre • 224 rooms and suites • 17 meeting rooms, recently renovated, including two impressive lightfilled ballrooms for up to 200 delegates in theater style with possibility to privatize a whole floor, including the use of a separate entrance
With meeting rooms that have natural daylight and state of the art facilities (integrated screen & projector, sound system, free Wi-Fi) the Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace welcomes events and conferences organised by the EU Commission, Government and major companies active in the pharmaceutical, law, banking or audit industries.
• On-site catering facilities for a delicious and inventive cuisine • Executive Lounge (snacks and drinks all day long for Guests staying in Executive Rooms and Suites) • Restaurant, bar and private dining possibilities • Public underground parking with direct access to the hotel • Other facilities : Fitness (open 24/7)
Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Conference facilities
6,781
630
4
700
426
600
550
on demand
Meeting room 1
807
76
3.1
50
18
60
40
-
Vision + Clarity
3,444
320
3.4
250
250
250
-
on demand
Meeting room 2
850
79
3.1
70
40
60
50
-
Vision
2,120
197
3.4
220
180
200
-
on demand
Meeting room 3
409
38
3.1
20
-
15
12
-
Klimt
2,034
189
4.5
210
174
190
150
on demand
Meeting room 4
409
38
3.2
-
-
-
12
-
Serenity
1,001
93
3
90
54
80
50
on demand
Meeting room 5
430
40
3.2
-
-
-
-12
-
Clarity
1,001
93
3.4
104
72
100
-
on demand
Meeting room 6
344
32
3.2
-
-
-
-
-
Infinity
1,248
116
3.5
69
42
80
50
on demand
Meeting room 7
667
62
3.8
-
-
-
-
-
785
73
3
75
49
70
-
on demand
Meeting room 8
1,528
142
3.8
120
84
120
66
-
1,377
128
3
114
75
100
-
on demand
Ballroom 7+8
2,196
204
3.8
200
120
200
120
-
Exploration
796
74
3
68
50
55
-
on demand
Ballroom 9+10
1,980
184
3.8
180
100
160
100
-
Creativity
581
54
3
60
30
35
-
on demand
Meeting room 11
312
29
2.6
9
9
-
-
-
Innovation
602
56
3
56
25
40
-
on demand
Meeting room 12
323
30
2.6
9
9
-
-
-
Evasion
559
52
3
45
25
30
-
on demand
Meeting room 13
323
30
2.6
9
9
-
-
-
Inspiration
365
34
3
24
10
15
-
on demand
Meeting room 11+12+13
979
91
2.6
70
40
90
60
Grace
376
35
3
12
-
-
-
on demand
Meeting room 14
678
63
2.7
50
24
60
48
|
Rooms
Palace Ballroom I + II
Arabesque
279
26
4
24
9
-
10
on demand
Meeting room 15
247
23
2.7
-
-
-
10
-
reception
hotels
Rooms
Configuration (Nr of people)
Mosaic
322
30
4
32
18
10
20
on demand
Foyer A
366
35
3.1
-
-
45
-
-
banquet style
Harmony Creativity & Exploration
Stoclet Evasion & Innovation
-
753
70
4
72
45
60
50
on demand
Foyer B
1,733
161
-
-
-
100
-
-
1,162
108
3
101
50
70
-
on demand
Foyer C
969
90
3.1
-
-
80
-
-
484
45
2.6
-
-
70
-
-
3,983
370
-
-
-
45
-
-
Foyer D
Access doors
Sentro Lounge & More*
theatre style |
school style
|
Exhibition facilities
Veranda
Rooms Vision + Clarity
3.444
320
3.4
1.5
2.00
Klimt
2.034
189
4.5
1.46
2.77
First floor all rooms + foyer
4.940
459
3
1.9
2.30
Palace Ballroom + Palace lobby
9.752
906
4
1.6
2.00
Alba Breakfast & Dining* Cedra
603
56
3.1
-
-
40
20
-
2,303
214
3.2
-
-
-
110
-
151
14
3.2
-
-
-
5
-
All capacities are calculated excluding any extra furniture (ex: podium) and AV equipment. *Existing set-up of the room
Other facilities: bar, restaurant, flip charts, white boards, beamer, lcd projector, wireless internet, printers, microphone, overhead projector, slide projector, projection screen, fax, photocopy, fast speed internet, cable tv, break-out rooms, electronic key, meeting rooms, in-room safe, sauna, fitness centre, air conditioning, lounge, cloak room, conference package, seminar package, travel info, technical assistance, disabled facilities, security service, voice mail box, free and unlimited high speed Wi-Fi internet, Smart TV’s with complimentary Internet connection
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Other facilities: bar, restaurant, flip charts, white boards, lcd projector, wireless internet, printers, microphone, plasma screen, video, projection, screen, fax, photocopy, high speed internet, cable tv, electronic key, meeting rooms, in-room safe, fitness corner, air conditioning, public parking with direct access, executive lounge, cloak room, conference package
Novotel Brussels Centre Tour Noire
Plaza Brussels (Le)
Novotel Brussels City Centre
Rue de la Vierge Noire, 32, Zwarte Lievevrouwstraat | B-1000 Brussels Boulevard Adolphe Max 118-126 A. Maxlaan | B-1000 Brussels Rue de la Vierge Noire, 32, Zwarte Lievevrouwstraat T: +32 2 505 50 50 | F: +32 2 505 50 00 T: +32 2 278 01 00 | F: +32 2 278 01 03 T: +32 2 505 50 50 F: +32 2 505 50 00 groups.events@leplaza.be www.leplaza.be H2122-sb@accor.com H2122-sb@accor.com www.novotel.com/2122 www.accorhotels.com
B-1000 Brussels
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NOVOTEL BRUSSELS CITY CENTRE
PLAZA BRUSSELS (LE)
accessible alone or with Welcome to n Hotel Le Plaza, an independent Luxury assistance hotel in the heart of Brussels, only a few minutes from the famous Grand’Place, the Royal Palace and major congress centres.
This hotel is situated in the centre of Brussels. It is built around the historical Tour Noire on the Sint-Katelijne square. This stylish neighbourhood is situated at only 800 meters from the Grand’Place. This hotel offers 217 non-smoking rooms including executive rooms and rooms adapted to host disabled people. Each room is nicely decorated and fully equipped. This hotel is situated in the centre of Brussels. It our is built around In all rooms, as well as in all public areas and meeting rooms WI-FI is available. the historical Tour Noire on the Sint-Katelijne square. This stylish
NOVOTEL BRUSSELS CENTRE TOUR NOIRE
With its 11 seminar rooms including its sumptuous Le Plaza Theatre, accomodating up to 700 delegates, supported by a professional and proactive team, Hotel Le Plaza is a landmark of the early 20th century. The 190 guestrooms and suites, each personalized, combine tradition and modernity.
chef offers you a choice of tasty meals in our neighbourhood is situated atOur only 800ismeters from the Grote Markt. Room service available at all times.
L’Estérel Brasserie and bar offers prestigious moments of taste and relaxing.
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Our chef offers you in our Bar & Brasserie choice of tasty meals. Room service is available at all times. Conference facilities
Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Configuration (Nr of people)
The Plaza Theater
4,972
462
9.5
700
350
700
450
on demand
Adolphe Max (A)
2,368
220
4.6
200
130
250
180
on demand
Our conference centre has 11 meeting rooms on offer, including a large room Rooms of 215 square meters ; an excellent accommodation for plenary sessions. Tour Noire 1 484 45 3.05 40 26 40 24 on demand All conference rooms are with daylight and equipped with air-conditioning. Tour Noire 2 538 50 3.05 40 22 40 24 on demand
Versailles (B)
1,248
116
4
100
60
120
80
on demand
Tour Noire 3
Marie-Henriette
452
42
2.8
40
28
40
30
on demand
Tour Noire 4
Elisabeth
452
42
2.8
40
28
40
30
on demand
Paola
484
45
2.8
40
28
40
30
-
Astrid
312
29
2.8
-
16
-
-
-
29
2.8
15
-
15
Rooms
Fabiola
Map Grand-Place district 3.5 180 130 200
10
-
28
3.05
-
-
-
-
on demand
264
160
no
C2 Tour Eiffel 1
301
2,842
301
28
3.05
20
12
20
16
on demand
248
23
2.8
15
10
15
10
yes
Tour Eiffel 2
301
28
3.05
20
12
20
16
on demand
Gallery (C)
3,014
280
4.6
-
-
250
-
yes
Tour Eiffel 1+2
602
56
3.05
50
30
50
24
on demand
Esterel (D)
1,937
180
90
no
Tour de Babel
764
32
on demand
Tour d’Ivoire
301
28
3.05
-
_
-
-
on demand
Tower of London 1 + 2
602
56
2.9
50
30
50
24
on demand
Tower of London 1
301
28
2.9
20
12
20
16
on demand
28
2.9
20
60
12
20
16
on demand
Charleston Louise Marie
290
462 43 3.05 30 20 30 24 on demand To add to an agreeable stay, you can enjoy the sportsand relaxation 387 36 3.05 25 19 25 24 on demand : fully equipped fitness pool, hammam, Tour Noire facilities 1+2+3+4 2,314 room, 215 jetstream 3.05 120 120 120 infra-red 120 on demand Tour Noire 1+2 1,022 95 3.05 80 50 80 48 on demand showers, and relaxation area. Tour Noire 3+4 882 82 3.05 70 50 70 48 on demand
Exhibition facilities
Access doors
Rooms
Rooms (A) + (C)
Conference facilities 4.0 150
5,382
(A) + (C) + (D)
7,320
(A) + (B) + (C) + (D)
8,568
(A) + (B) + (D)
5,554
(A) + (D)
4,306
(B) + (D)
1,937
Tour Noire 1
Tour de Pise
Tower of London 2
484
45
3.05
538
50
3.05
462
43
387
36
2314
Tour Noire 1+2
Tour Noire 3+4
500
Tour680 Noire 2
4.6
301
Configuration (Nr 71 3.05 60 of people) 35 60
60
26
Other facilities: Basic material: LCD beamer, clickshare, paperboard, screen, sweets, paper and pencil. On request: sound equipment, microphone, lecturer, stage.
55
22
3.05
40
3.05
35
215
3.05
1022
95
882
82
Tour de Pise
301
Tour Eiffel 1
301
796
Tour516 Noire 3 Tour400 Noire 4 180
4.0
48 on demand
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Tour Noire 1+2+3+4
Other facilities: restaurant, catering service, cable tv, photocopy, fast speed internet, fax, projection screen, slide projector, overhead projector, plasma screen, microphone, printers, wireless internet, lcd projector, beamer, white boards, flip charts, fitness centre, in-room safe, meeting rooms, electronic key, break-out rooms, security service, hostesses, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, cloak room, lounge, parking, private parking, air conditioning
55
40 on demand
19
40
40 on demand
19
35
32 on demand
225
168
225
168 on demand
3.05
120
58
120
96 on demand
3.05
95
48
95
80 on demand
28
3.05
-
10
-
- on demand
28
3.05
24
13
24
16 on demand
Tour Eiffel 2
301
28
3.05
24
13
24
16 on demand
Tour Eiffel 1+2
602
56
3.05
51
33
51
32 on demand
Tour de Babel
764
71
3.05
86
49
86
56 on demand
Tour d’Ivoire
301
28
3.05
-
10
-
- on demand
301
28
2.9
24
13
24
16 on demand
Tower of London 1
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Our conference has 11 meeting rooms onrooms offer, including This hotel offers 217 non-smoking roomscentre including executive and a large room of 215 square meters ; an excellent accommodation for plenary sesAll conference air-conditioning. rooms adapt to host disabledsions. people. Each rooms roomhave is daylight nicelyand decorated and To add to an agreeable stay, you can enjoy the sportsand relaxation facilfully equipped. In all rooms, as well as in all our public areas and meeting ities : fully equipped fitness room, jetstream pool, infra-red showers, and relaxation area. rooms WI-FI is available.
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The Hotel.
The President Brussels Hotel
Boulevard de Waterloo 38 Waterloolaan | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 504 11 11 | F: +32 2 504 21 11 meet@thehotel.be www.thehotel.be
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THE HOTEL.
THE PRESIDENT BRUSSELS HOTEL
Towering high above the Brussels skyline on the Boulevard de Waterloo, the high-end fashion-shopping street of Brussels, The Hotel lets you escape the city rush and relax. Regularly praised for its impeccable service, elegantly appointed rooms and vibrant atmosphere, guests are invited to enjoy the spectacular views from the iconic building while meeting for business, or indulging in a well-earned treatment in the Spa. The Hotel is superbly located, a few minutes away from the main attractions: the famous Avenue Louise, the historic Grand Place and the European Parliament buildings. 420 bedrooms and suites offer guests an oasis of calm and absolute serenity. Thanks to the unique design of this iconic high-rise and its position in the city, each room is totally private and secluded, offering guests their own breath-taking view of the city. Professional gatherings up to 400 guests – 12 meeting rooms on the 1st, 25th, 26th and 27th Floor. Views are truly awe-inspiring and you will make the right impression before you have even shown your first slide. Other Facilities: High-speed and Free WiFi, 110 Parking spaces, Urban Spa & Fitness, The Bar, The Restaurant by Pierre Balthazar.
The President Brussels Hotel (4*) is the perfect partner in Brussels to organize your events, exhibitions and group stays with its 296 bedrooms and 3000m² unique private garden. Our 2000m² meeting space are spread over 16 meeting rooms from 585m² to 18m², connected F&B areas and private event entrance. Our guests can also benefit from high speed wifi, a breakfast restaurant, a bar and a restaurant with a garden view and a terrace, a fitness center on the roof top and a private parking. When arriving via public transport, the Brussels North train station is only 500m away with international connections, a direct train to/from the airport and a metro/tram stop going straight to the city centre. We are also easily accessible by car (20 minutes to the airport and to the highway) and close to famous convention centres like Tour & Taxis, Square and Brussels Expo.
Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Conference facilities
hotels
Rooms
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms 4,090
380
3.3
400
192
400
300
on demand
Anderlecht
2,443
227
2,6
238
153
220
170
YES
Grand Ballroom 1
882
82
3.3
65
30
80
60
on demand
Berchem
549
51
2,6
40
27
50
30
YES
Grand Ballroom 2
1,851
175
3.3
147
90
200
120
on demand
Evere
549
51
2,6
45
27
50
40
YES
Grand Ballroom 3
1,291
120
3.3
96
54
120
90
-
Etterebeek
4,004
372
3,25
272
168
450
280
YES
Grand Ballroom 1&2
2,800
260
3.3
224
144
280
180
-
Ganshoren
872
81
3,3
80
54
80
60
YES
Foyer / Exhibition Space 1st Floor
3,961
368
3
-
-
-
-
-
Jette
678
63
2,9
63
45
62
40
YES
Park Ballroom
1,829
170
3.3
170
96
250
112
-
Elsene A
797
74
2,6
56
39
75
50
YES
40
30
50
30
YES
570
53
2.58
36
24
-
-
-
Elsene B
527
49
2,6
570
53
2.58
36
24
-
-
-
Elsene C
291
27
2,6
Meet 25.3
1,205
112
2.58
68
33
-
-
-
Elsene D
194
18
2,6
Meet 26.1
1,044
97
2.58
72
54
-
-
-
Elsene E
291
27
2,6
Meet 26.2
635
59
2.58
36
24
-
-
-
Ixelles A
258
24
2,6
Meet 26.3
1,044
97
2.58
72
54
-
-
-
Ixelles B
1044
97
2,6
80
54
90
70
YES
Meet 26.4
635
59
2.58
36
24
-
-
-
Ixelles C
506
47
2,6
32
21
45
30
YES
-
-
-
-
-
100
-
-
Ixelles D
506
47
2,6
|
Meet 25.1 Meet 25.2
Vista `27th floor´
1,389
222
2.95
180
108
160
160
-
reception
banquet style
Grand Ballroom
Boulevard du Roi Albert II, 44 Koning Albert II-laan | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 203 2020 info@presidentbrusselshotel.be www.presidentbrusselshotel.be
Foyer 27th floor
1,087
101
2.95
-
-
90
-
-
Foyer 26th floor
Exhibition facilities
Exhibition facilities Rooms
Access doors
3,961
368
3
-
-
Other facilities: catering service, bar, restaurant, flip charts, white boards, beamer, lcd projector, FREE wireless internet, printers, translation cabins, telephone conference, microphone, video, overhead projector, slide projector, projection screen, ip phone, fax, photocopy, cable tv, break-out rooms, electronic key, fitness centre, air conditioning.
theatre style |
school style
|
Rooms Foyer / Exhibition Space 1st Floor
Access doors
108
Woluwe
6,297
585
3,25
3
2,1
Brussels
1991
185
3
2
2,1
Other facilities: restaurant bar, flip charts, projection screen, beamer, plasma screen, free wifi, break-out rooms, meetings rooms, in-room safe, electronic key, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, private parking, air conditioning.
Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport
Avenue Culligan 4b Culliganlaan | B-1831 Diegem T: +32 2 277 20 00 info@brussels.valk.com www.hotelbrusselsairport.com
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Looking for a unique location to host your meeting? Do not look further; this is the place to be! Always wanted to stay in the heart of Brussels city center? Floris Arlequin Grand Place is situated in the perfect location, offering you immediate access to must-see attractions in Brussels. Only a street away from the vibrant Grand Place, where you will find some of the best things to see when in Brussels in terms of architecture. Visit the famous Atomium, The Royal Museum of Fine Arts or one of the many other Brussels attractions. You will also find easy access to public transport at the Grand Place. All our rooms are decorated with style and equipped with flat-screen tv, telephone, free WIFI and air conditioning.
Configuration (Nr of people)
Conference facilities
Rooms
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms 3,659
340
4.2
250
180
300
200
on request
Ivory
570
53
3.6
40
18
-
40
-
Gold
323
30
3.6
24
12
-
-
-
Pearl
732
68
3.6
50
30
-
50
-
Emerald
538
50
2.7
40
24
40
24
on request
Ruby
538
50
2.7
40
24
40
24
on request
Aquamarine
538
50
2.7
40
24
40
24
on request
Jade
538
50
2.7
40
24
40
24
on request
Sapphire
538
50
2.7
40
24
40
24
on request
Chrystal
646
50
3
-
-
-
-
-
96
3
-
60
-
-
-
Bronze
269
25
2,8
16
8
-
-
-
Titanium
269
25
2,8
-
-
-
-
-
Cashmere
269
25
2,8
16
8
-
-
-
Copper
269
25
2,8
16
8
-
-
-
Boardroom: 18
Exhibition facilities
Council Meeting Room
Rooms 1,722
160
4.2
Loung Ground Floor
1,291
120
3.6
/
Other facilities: bar, catering service, flip charts, beamer, lcd projector, free wifi, printers, fax, fitness centre, electronic key, lounge, air conditioning.
Access doors
Diamond Lounge
45
Board room table max 22 pax
Other facilities: restaurant bar, flip charts, microphone, projection screen, slide projector, beamer, plasma screen, video, fast speed internet, free wifi,photocopy, printers, telephone conference, live streaming, cable tv, closed circuit tv, break-out rooms, meetings rooms, terrace, garden, fitness centre, in-room safe, electronic key, airport shuttle, disabled facilities, hostesses, technical assistance, travel info, seminar package, conference package, cloak room, lounge, parking, private parking, air conditioning.
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FLORIS ARLEQUIN GRAND PLACE
The ‘wow’ effect is guaranteed upon entering the top-notch 7th floor of the Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport. Purposefully built to resemble a control tower it offers commanding views of Brussels Airport and its surroundings. The iconic Atomium is even visible from the Diamond room, one of the 16 meeting rooms located in this 4 star hotel. The meeting rooms have a capacity of 2 to 300 people and are equipped with latest technical amenities, such as built-in beamers, microphones, and air-conditioning. Any other requirements on the technical field can be met. Coupled with friendly service and a warm and modern atmosphere, the hotel’s restaurant Catharina ensures an unforgettable experience. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner everyone will find something to their liking. The Hotel offers a sushi restaurant Pink Ginger with excellent sushis! The 246 deluxe rooms offer a very high level of comfort and fine extras such as a complimentary minibar and free WIFI.
■ accessible alone or with assistance | ■ green key | ■ eco-dynamic company */**/*** | ■ EMAS | ❖ outside brussels region
■ accessible alone or with assistance
VAN DER VALK HOTEL BRUSSELS AIRPORT
Conference facilities
Panoramic
Rue de la Fourche 17-19 Greepstraat | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 514 16 15 arlequin@florishotels.com www.florishotelsarlequin.be
accessible alone or with assistance
Diamond & Lounge
Floris Arlequin Grand Place
Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
Mercure Brussels Airport Mercure Brussels Airport
Rue du Midi 135-137 Zuidstraat | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 507 00 00 | F: +32 2 507 00 10 info@hotelbedford.be www.hotelbedford.be
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n■ accessible accessiblealone aloneororwith withassistance assistance
accessible alone or with assistance
BEDFORD HOTEL & CONGRESS CENTRE
MERCURE BRUSSELS AIRPORT MERCURE BRUSSELS AIRPORT
Located in the heart of Brussels only 450 meters from the famous Grand’Place, close to the Midi and Central Station, the Bedford includes 311 comfortable bedrooms, two restaurants with 250 seats each, a lounge piano bar, a business centre with free Internet access, a car park (200 cars) and a fitness centre with a view over Brussels.
Mercure Brussels Airport is renowned forhospitality its hospitality TheThe Mercure Brussels Airport is renowned for its andand finefine cui-cuisine. sine. Situated between theairport airportand andthe thecity citycentre, centre,next nextto toNATO NATO headquarters, headSituated between the quarters, the hotel is easily accessible by car and public transport and the hotel is easily accessible by car and public transport and has an has an underground car parking, free shuttle towards the airport at fixed underground car parking, free shuttle towards the airport at fixed timetable. timetable. The hotel has 106 comfortable rooms, 7 Executive rooms and 7 The hotel 106 comfortable 7 Executive roomsoffer anda7 business flats business flatshas with kitchenette. A rooms, wine bar and restaurant trendy with kitchenette. winelunch, bar and restaurant offerwork a trendy atmosphere to enjoyAyour dinner and after drink.atmosphere Free Wi-Fi to enjoy your lunch, dinnerthe andhotel. after work drink. Free Wi-Fi available throughout available throughout
With a total of 2,588 m2, the Bedford offers one of the largest spaces in downtown Brussels to welcome conferences from 10 to 1,000 people. The 13 fully–equipped meeting rooms can also be used for breakout rooms.
Ourthe hotel. 3 meeting rooms, totally renovated, on the ground floor can communicate with each other. Withtotally direct renovated, access to the and garden, they all Our 3 meeting rooms, on terrace the ground floor can communicate have daylight, individual air conditioning, audio-visual equipment, Wi-Fi with each other. With direct access to the terrace and garden, they all have and ADSL.
Furthermore, a congress centre of 1,500 m2 is especially suited to tailor– made events. The Armstrong room, well–known for its ‘Art Nouveau’ architecture, is multifunctional, fully renovated in 2016 and can seat up to 650 people in classroom style. The John Glenn and Gagarine rooms can be used for exhibitions, cocktails, coffee breaks, hot and cold buffets and even car presentations.
daylight, individual air conditioning, audio-visual equipment, WIFI and ADSL.
To meet up your needs and satisfactions we guarantee:
To meet up your needs and satisfactions we guarantee:
• A very good quality-price ratio • A very good quality-price ratio • A personalised service from offer till the day of your meeting is our • A personalised service from offer till the day of your meeting is our promise! promise! A quick efficient reaction • A• quick andand efficient reaction • A• professional service A professional service
For any kind of venue, the Bedford perfectly combines the flexibility and the traditions of a privately–owned hotel with the experience and efficiency of a professional staff ! Conference facilities
Map Brussels Region & Around Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
banquet style
hotels
Armstrong & Mezzanine
8,664
805
5.5
650
560
1000
715
John Glenn
3,745
348
2.4
-
-
250
-
Gagarine
3,745
348
2.4
120
100
250
Galileo
2,583
240
2.6
180
150
Christophe Colomb
1,076
100
2.4
97
Da Gama
969
90
2.4
85
St Exupery
764
71
2.4
60
42
-
-
-
Livingstone
764
71
2.4
60
42
-
-
-
Mercure (Fondant-Praliné-Cacao)
Configuration (Nr of people)
138
2.7
120
75
200
90
-
Praliné + Cacao Rooms
818
76
2.7
75
56
65
52
-
-
Fondant(Fondant-Praliné-Cacao) Mercure
656 1485 61
1382.7
45 2.7
30 120
60 75
28 200
- 90
-
250
-
Cacao+ Cacao Praliné
462
818 43
762.7
40 2.7
25 75
50 56
2465
- 52
-
78
-
-
Praliné Fondant
365
656 34
612.7
30 2.7
16 45
30 30
1860
- 28
-
68
-
-
Cacao
462
43
2.7
40
25
50
24
-
Praliné
365
34
2.7
30
16
30
18
-
-
-
Lindbergh
387
36
2.4
34
20
-
-
-
Armstrong
8,664
805
5.5
450
400
-
-
-
Exhibition facilities
Other facilities: catering service, bar, restaurant, cable tv, fast speed internet, photocopy, fax, projection screen, slide projector, video, closed circuit tv, plasma screen, microphone, telephone conference, printers, wireless internet, lcd projector, beamer, white boards, black boards, flip charts, terrace, garden, fitness centre, in-room safe, meeting rooms, electronic key, break-out rooms, airport shuttle, voice mail box, security service, disabled facilities, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, cloak room, lounge, parking , private parking, air conditioning
Access doors
Rooms 805
5.5
-
-
|
8,664
Configuration (Nr of people) 1,485
Other facilities: catering service, bar, restaurant, flip charts, black boards, white boards, beamer, lcd projector, wireless internet, printers, telephone conference,microphone, plasma screen, video, overhead projector, slide projector, projection screen, fax, photocopy, fast speed internet, cable tv, electronic key, meeting rooms, air conditioning, private parking, conference package
theatre style |
school style
|
reception
p. 54
Conference facilities Rooms
Rooms
Armstrong
Avenue Jules Bordet 74 Jules Bordetlaan | B-1140 Brussels Avenue Jules Bordet 74 Jules Bordetlaan | B-1140 Brussels T: +32 2 726 73 35 | F: +32 2 726 82 95 T: +32 2 726 73 35 | F: +32 2 726 82 95 h0958@accor.com • www.mercure.com h0958@accor.com www.mercure.com
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Park Inn By Radisson Brussels Midi
Place Marcel Broodthaers 3 Marcel Broodhaersplaats | B-1060 Brussels T: +32 2 535 15 17 | F: +32 2 535 14 01 meetings.brussels-midi@parkinn.com www.parkinn.com/hotel-brussels accessible alone or with assistance | Green Key | safe hotels
Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport
Grensstraat 3 B-1831 Diegem T: +32 2 302 75 00 info.brussels.airport@parkinn.com www.parkinn.com/hotel-brussels-airport accessible alone or with assistance | safe hotels | green key
PARK INN BY RADISSON BRUSSELS MIDI
PARK INN BY RADISSON BRUSSELS AIRPORT
Located in a quiet inner courtyard away from the street, the Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi offers 142 guest rooms and suites. Guests will enjoy the lovely inner garden, free high speed Wi-Fi, laundry services, top floor bright fitness area and secured underground parking.
The Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport, located in the Diegem Business District, places guests in a prime area of the city near European and NATO headquarters. We are also just 5 kilometres from Brussels National Airport and offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the hotel along with underground secure parking.
This property is a perfect base to connect with Eurostar, Thalys and ICE rail terminals: Gare du Midi / Station Brussel-Zuid, the city’s largest train station lies across the street, and the city center is only a 5-minute tram ride away. Brussels Airport (BRU) is just a 20-minute train ride from the hotel.
Our 162 guest rooms feature bright décor, flat-screen TVs, a safe, and free high-speed wireless internet. For a fabulous dining experience, visit our on-site RBG Grill Restaurant including an stylish Bar & Lounge. Take advantage of dedicated business services such as laundry, business centre, printer or a 24h Hungry Kiosk.
The RBG Bar & Grill offers an extensive breakfast buffet, a weekly lunch menu made with fresh local ingredients as well as international and Belgian dishes available for dinner.
Meeting Rooms
Conference facilities
Conference facilities
Configuration (Nr of people)
Configuration (Nr of people)
Rooms
Rooms Ground Floor – Meeting rooms Meet-In Box 1
110
10
-
-
-
-
-
Meet-In Box 2
110
10
-
-
-
-
-
ICE
615
57
52
42
42
28 / 42
-
Eurostar
430
40
32
24
25
-
-
Thalys
378
35
28
18
20
-
-
Eurostar+Thalys
810
75
64
48
45
35/56
-
ICE+Eurostar
1045
97
88
72
77
49/70
-
ICE + Eurostar + Thalys
1420
132
136
108
97
70/98
-
7 floor – Rooftop Meeting Rooms th
Horta 1
270
25
27
12
12
-
-
Horta 2
485
45
45
24
18
-
-
Horta 1 + 2
790
70
72
48
24
-
-
Meet-Inn Lounge
540
50
-
-
40
-
-
RBG Seminar Restaurant
485
45
-
-
60
48
-
RBG Grill Restaurant
861
80
-
-
-
52
-
RBG Seminar + Grill
-
-
-
-
125
100
-
Lobby Lounge
-
-
-
-
125
-
-
Ground Floor – Banquet & Event spaces
RBG Bar
-
-
-
-
75
-
-
Patio Terrace
-
-
-
-
140
-
-
Vasco de Gama
334
31
2.5
35
15
30
-
-
Tasman
248
23
2.5
25
12
25
-
-
Calamity Jane
248
23
2.5
25
12
25
-
-
Gerlache 1
258
24
2.5
25
12
25
-
-
Gerlache 2
248
23
2.5
25
12
25
-
-
Gerlache 1 + 2
506
47
2.5
55
25
50
-
-
Magellaan 1 + 2
506
47
2.5
55
25
50
-
-
Magellaan 1
258
24
2.5
25
12
25
-
-
248
23
2.5
25
12
25
-
-
Colombus
Magellaan 2
1,410
131
2.5
140
80
140
60
-
Marco Polo
1,432
133
2.5
140
80
140
60
-
Pre-function
1,615
150
2.5
-
-
160
-
-
Other facilities: restaurant, bar, flip chart, microphone, projection screen, LCD projector, beamer, free wifi, photocopy, printers, break-out rooms, meeting rooms, terrace, fitness, infra-red sauna, in-room safe, electronic key, airport shuttle, disabled facilities, technical assistance, seminar package, conference package, lounge, private parking.
Other facilities: restaurant, bar, flip-chart, microphone, beamer, mobile TV stands, photocopy, printer, break-out rooms, meeting rooms, terrace, fitness, in-room safe, in-room tea and coffee facilities, seminar package, conference package, lounge, private parking, by-the-hour meeting room rental
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hotels
Meetings & Events With 5 flexible meeting spaces located on the ground floor and 2 bright meeting rooms overviewing Brussels from the 7th floor, you can welcome up to 136 conference delegates.
■ accessible alone or with assistance | ■ green key | ■ ecolabels | ■ EMAS | ❖ outside brussels region
• 9 flexible meeting rooms with capacity up to 170 delegates • Dedicated breakout room for coffee breaks, lunches and receptions and private terrace • Natural daylight in all meeting rooms • Equipped with latest audio-visual technology • Creative and healthy food offer according to our Radisson Meetings concept
For groups, the chef suggests various catering packages.
CONCERTS SHOWS EXHIBITIONS THEATRE NIGHTLIFE CINEMA
Discover Brussels’ cultural offer on www.agenda.brussels !
One of the best restaurant scenes in Europe
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Restaurants descriptions
119
venues
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Facts and figures
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Belga Queen
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One of the best restaurant scenes in Europe
4 ,000+ restaurants and 4,250+ bars to choose
from: an incredible variety, modernity and world-class cuisine at sensible prices, within a vast selection of places to eat
Where else but Brussels? A wide choice of
Gastronomy in Belgium is an "art de vivre". And Brussels has a recognised gastronomic heritage to experience. From street foods like chips or waffles to traditional dishes like schrimp croquettes, stoemp or mussels, not to mention Michelin-starred restaurants, world cuisine and gourmet restaurants. The choices are endless ! With Brussels being such a popular destination for meetings and events of all types, choosing the right caterers and dining spaces is an important decision that can set the tone for your whole event.
60 restaurants capable of catering for larger group dining
- more than 100 guests
To organise something truly unique, Brussels offers
many renowned activities
for gourmets’ groups: beer tastings, brewery experiences, chocolate workshops, cooking classes, tastings ‌ (See the LEISURE IDEAS section)
The Brusselicious label on page 118 lists
the best spots that honour Belgian cuisine
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professional caterers,
provide catering for all kind of events, of all sizes, be they for 5 people or for several thousand. Whether it's for a walking reception, a seated dinner, a conference lunch, a food corner reception, a conference break or an original concept, Brussels has it all, including sustainable meetings caterers!
Lists of caterers and restaurants for groups available at www.visit.brussels/en/ category/professionalservice-providers
food & dining
Brussels has more than
This list includes Brussels’ restaurants offering a capacity for large groups (100+ guests)
food & dining
RESTAURANT
SEATS
DISTRICT
WEB SITE
PHONE
CUISINE
Chez Léon, Friture Bruxelloise (page 120)
420
Grand-Place district
www.chezleon.be
+32 2 511 14 15
Belgian
La Maison du Cygne
350
Grand-Place district
www.lamaisonducygne.be
+32 2 511 82 44
French
Le Bistrot du Cygne
300
Grand-Place district
www.lamaisonducygne.com
+32 2 511 82 44
Brassery
Chalet Robinson
300
Louise district
www.chouxdebruxelles.be
+32 2 359 92 40
Brassery
Cité du Dragon (La)
300
Uccle/Ukkel
www.citedudragon.be
+32 2 375 80 80
Chinese
Salon 58
300
Heysel/Heizel
www.salon58.com
+32 2 479 84 00
French | Asian
Auberge de Boendael
260
Ixelles/Elsene
www.aubergedeboendael.be
+32 2 672 70 55
French
Cook & Book
250
Woluwe
www.cookandbook.be
+32 2 761 26 00
French | Italian
Manufacture (La) (page 121)
250
Grand-Place district
www.manufacture.be
+32 2 502 25 25
Fusion
Magellan (Le) (Hotel Bedford)
240
Grand-Place district
www.hotelbedford.be
+32 2 507 00 00
French
Park Side Brasserie
220
Europe district
www.restoparkside.be
+32 2 238 08 08
Brassery
Quincaillerie (La) (page 121)
215
Louise district
www.quincaillerie.be
+32 2 533 98 33
Brassery
Autoworld Restaurant
200
Europe district
www.autoworldbrasserie.be
+32 2 732 22 87
French
Callens Café
200
Louise district
www.callenscafe.be
+32 2 647 66 68
French | Belgian
Chalet du Laerbeek
200
Jette
www.restauration-nouvelle.be
+ 32 2 381 03 22
Belgian
La Fabbrica
200
Rogier district
www.lafabbrica.be
+32 2 428 50 26
Italian
Scheltema (page 122)
200
Grand-Place district
www.scheltema.be
+32 2 512 20 84
Seafood
Belga Queen Brussels (page 119)
180
Grand-Place district
www.belgaqueen.be
+32 2 217 21 87
Belgian
Chalet de la Pede
180
Anderlecht
www.chaletdelapede.be
+32 2 521 50 54
French
Old Wild West
180
Grand-Place district
www.oldwildwest.be
+32 2 513 63 96
World | Latino | American
Repos des Chasseurs (Au)
180
Boitsfort/Bosvoorde
http://au-repos-des-chasseurs.be/en/
+32 2 660 46 72
French | Italian
Armes De Bruxelles (Aux) (page 119)
170
Grand-Place district
www.auxarmesdebruxelles.be
+32 2 511 55 50
Belgian
Le Vignoble
170
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
www.levignoble.be
+32 2 318 46 72
French
Brasserie des Etangs Mellaerts
150
Woluwe
www.restauration-nouvelle.be
+32 2 779 36 19
French | Brassery
Brasserie du Heysel
150
Heysel/Heizel
www.restauration-nouvelle.be
+32 2 460 47 75
French | Belgian
Chalet de la Forêt
150
Ixelles/Elsene
www.lechaletdelaforet.be
+32 2 374 54 16
French | Belgian
Hard Rock Cafe Brussels
150
Grand-Place district
www.hardrock.com/cafes/brussels/
+32 2 546 16 60
US
Les Jeux d’Hiver
150
Ixelles/Elsene
www.jeuxdhiver.be
+32 2 649 08 64
French | Belgian
Moulin De Lindekemale
150
Woluwe
www.lindekemale.be
+32 2 770 90 57
French | Belgian
Nemo33 Diving Centre
150
Forest/Vorst
www.nemo33.com
+32 2 332 33 34
Thai
Nouveau Taste (Hotel Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace)
150
Rogier district
www.crowneplazabrussels.be
+32 2 203 62 00
World
Renaissance Brussels Hotel
150
Europe district
www.renaissancebrussels.com
+ 32 2 505 29 29
French | Belgian
Taverne du Passage
150
Grand-Place district
www.taverne-du-passage.be
+32 2 512 37 31
French | Brassery | Belgian
Teatro
150
Boitsfort/Bosvoorde
www.leteatro.be
+32 2 672 00 13
French
The Avenue - Warwick Barsey Hotel Brussels
150
Louise district
www.warwickhotels.com/barsey
+32 2 641 51 11
World | Belgian
Vert de Gris
150
Grand-Place district
www.vertdegris.be
+32 2 514 21 68
French
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SEATS
DISTRICT
WEB SITE
PHONE
CUISINE
Objectif (L’) (NH EU Berlaymont Brussels)
140
Europe district
www.galahotels.com
+32 2 231 09 09
French
Musical Instruments Museum (MIM)
130
Grand-Place district
http://www.mim.be/fr/le-restaurant
+32 2 545 01 30
Brassery
Bazaar
120
Midi district
https://bazaarbrussels.be
+32 2 511 26 00
World | French
Brussels Grill
120
Grand-Place district
https://brussels-grill.be/en
+ 32 2 219 12 19
Belgian
Esprit de Sel Brasserie (L’)
120
Europe district
www.espritdesel.be
+32 2 230 60 40
Brassery
La Brasserie du Prince d'Orange
120
Uccle/Ukkel
www.restauration-nouvelle.be
+32 2 375 23 05
Brassery
Meat Me (Marivaux Hotel)
120
Rogier district
www.hotelmarivaux.be
+32 2 227 04 00
Brassery
Midtown-Grill (Marriot Brussel Hotel)
120
Grand-Place district
www.midtowngrill.be
+ 32 2 269 77 44
Brassery
La Fabrique en Ville
120
Louise district
www.lafabriqueresto.be/la-fabrique-en-ville
+32 2 513 99 48
Contemporary
Rose Blanche (La)
120
Grand-Place district
www.roseblanche.be
+32 2 513 64 79
Belgian
Volle Gas
120
Ixelles/Elsene
www.restaurant-volle-gas-bruxelles.be
+32 2 502 89 17
Belgian
Bocconi (Hotel Amigo)
110
Grand-Place district
www.roccofortehotels.com
+32 2 547 47 15
Italian
Kwint Brasserie
110
Grand-Place district
www.kwintbrussels.com
+32 2 505 95 95
French
Roy Espagne (Le) (page 122)
110
Grand-Place district
www.roydespagne.be
+32 2 513 08 07
Brassery
Villa Lorraine
110
Uccle/Ukkel
www.villalorraine.be
+32 2 374 31 63
French
Cospaia (page 120)
100
Ixelles/Elsene
www.cospaia.be
+32 2 513 03 03
French | Belgian
Spirito Brussels
100
Ixelles/Elsene
www.spiritobrussels.com
+ 32 483 58 06 97
Fusion
Victor Bozar
100
Grand-Place district
www.victorbozarcafe.be
+32 2 213 19 19
French | Belgian
La Place (Hilton Brussels Grand-Place Hotel)
80
Grand-Place district
www.brusselsgrandplace.hilton.com
+32 2 548 47 16
French
Bozar Restaurant
70
Grand-Place district
www.bozarrestaurant.be
+32 2 503 00 00
Belgian
Le Fils de Jules
65
Louise district
www.filsdejules.be
+32 2 534 00 57
French
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this document was correct at the time of writing. Please contact the restaurants directly to confirm all information is still valid and to make your reservation.
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RESTAURANT
THE BRUSSELICIOUS LABEL
food & dining
Ample and convivial, Belgian cuisine is rich in tradition and age-old recipes. Its roots lie in the land and the sea. Its signature products are chocolate, beer and chips, accessible to, and enjoyed by, just about everyone. The selection of Belgian/ Brusselier restaurants is particularly vast in the capital. The Brusselicious label lists the best spots that honour this Belgian cuisine. Each certified establishment has its own personality but all endeavour to defend the values of local cuisine: simple, convivial and tasty. The final selection was conducted by a panel of culinary journalists, who have considered the presence of distinctive dishes on the menu, ingredients used, overall quality and service.
RESTAURANT
DISTRICT
WEB SITE
PHONE
CUISINE
1040 (Le)
Europe
www.the1040.be
0032 2 2355123
Belgian
Au Grand Forestier
Boitsfort/Bosvoorde
www.augrandforestier.be
0032 2 672 57 79
Belgian
Au Savoy
Ixelles district
www.ausavoy.be
0032 2 3443210
Belgian
Au Vieux Bruxelles
Louise district
www.auvieuxbruxelles.com
0032 2 503 31 11
Belgian
Au Vieux Saint-Martin
Grand-Place district
www.auvieuxsaintmartin.be
00322 512 64 76
Belgian
Aux armes de Bxl (p.119)
Grand-Place district
www.auxarmesdebruxelles.be
0032 2 5115550
Belgian
Ballekes
Louise district
www.ballekes.be
info@ballekes.be
Belgian
Belga Queen Brussels (p. 119)
Grand-Place district
www.belgaqueen.be
0032 2 217 21 87
Belgian
Belle Maraichère (La)
Grand-Place district
www.labellemaraichere.com
0032 2 512 97 59
Belgian
Brasserie de la Gare
Berchem
www.brasseriedelagareberchem.be
0032 2 469 10 09
Belgian
Brasserie Ploegmans
Grand-Place district
www.ploegmans.be
0032 2 503 21 24
Belgian
Brigittines (Les)
Grand-Place district
www.lesbrigittines.com
0032 2 512 68 91
Belgian
Canterbury (Le)
Ixelles/Elsene
www.lecanterbury.be
0032 2 646 83 93
Belgian
Chez Léon (p. 120)
Grand-Place district
www.chezleon.be
0032 2 511 14 15
Belgian
Chou De Bruxelles (Le)
Ixelles/Elsene
www.lechoudebruxelles.be
0032 2 537 69 95
Belgian
De Noordzee - Mer du Nord
Grand-Place district
www.vishandelnoordzee.be
0032 2 880 80 98
Belgian
Friture René
Anderlecht
0032 2 523 28 76
Belgian
Le Relais Saint-Job
Uccle/Ukkel
www.relaisstjob.be
0032 2 375 57 24
Belgian
Le Zinneke
Schaarbeek district
www.lezinneke.be
0032 2 2450322
Belgian
Petit Palais (Le )
Grand-Place district
www.lepetitpalais.be
0032 2 512 10 12
Belgian
Pistolet Original
Grand-Place district
www.pistolet-original.be
0032 2 2450322
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Restaurant François
Grand-Place district
www.restaurant-francois.be
0032 2 511 60 89
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Restaurant Vincent
Grand-Place district
www.restaurantvincent.be
0032 2 511 26 07
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Restobières
Grand-Place district
www.restobieres.eu
0032 2 511 55 83
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Roue D'Or (La)
Grand-Place district
www.resto.be/rouedor
0032 2 514 25 54
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T Kelderke
Grand-Place district
www.restaurant-het-kelderke.be
0032 2 513 73 44
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Taverne du Passage (La)
Grand-Place district
www.taverne-du-passage.be
0032 2 512 37 31
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T'Potverdoemmeke
Schaarbeek district
www.tpotverdoemmeke.be
0032 2 2452507
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Viva M'Boma
Grand-Place district
www.vivamboma.be
0032 2 512 15 93
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BELGA QUEEN
Rue des Bouchers 13 Beenhouwersstraat I B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 511 55 50 welcome@adb1921.com www.auxarmesdebruxelles.com
Rue du Fossé aux loups 32 Wolvengracht I B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 217 21 87 info@belgaqueen.be www.belgaqueen.be
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BELGA QUEEN
In our private dining rooms hosting from 12 to150 people, we cater for both private receptions and business dinners. A dining hot spot, our establishment is brimming with 100-years history and offers elegant, classic home cooking and authentic traditional Belgian recipes.
Antoine Pinto’s desire to create getaway spaces which offer a gastronomic trip throughout Belgium is the foundation of the Belga Queen brasserie adventure.
From express lunches to full menus, everything is considered to make every visit a delicious culinary experience.
In a landmark building dating from the 18th century (previously housing the Hôtel de la Poste and then the Crédit du Nord bank) Antoine Pinto created an establishment breaking away from the traditional brasserie, elbow-to-elbow style. Contemporary architecture and gastronomy meet each other in an amazing way.
With traditional, homely yet elegant Brussels décor, quality service, a friendly setting steeped in history and a wide range of menus specially developed by our chef.
At Belga Queen the Belgian cuisine is adapted to today’s taste, lightened and given a very national touch through the addition of beer to numerous dishes.
Aux Armes de Bruxelles is one of your unmissable culinary stops in Brussels!
Original, high-quality products are chosen with care from Belgian artisans who still have respect for the soil. The wines come from Belgian producers and the Ponti coffee is from a selection of ‘pure Arabica’ coffee beans from various continents and roasted locally. All these characteristics make the brasserie Belga Queen the ambassador of “made in Belgium”.
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Chez Léon
Cospaia
Rue des Bouchers 18 Beenhouwersstraat | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 511 14 15 | F: +32 2 514 02 31 welcome@leon1893.com www.chezleon.be
Rue Crespel 1 Crespelstraat B-1050 Brussels T: +32 2 513 03 03 info@cospaia.be www.cospaia.be ●
CHEZ LÉON
COSPAIA
Within a stone’s throw from the Brussels’ Grand’Place, CHEZ LEON features 420 seats located in 9 historical houses and is Belgium’s largest restaurant.
Cospaia: since 2005 an ‘international style’ restaurant with a lovely French-Belgian cuisine but also with the best cocktailbar in Brussels.
Its banquet rooms situated on the 1rst floor have a seating capacity of 18 up to 232 people.
Located on the famous Boulevard Toison d’Or near Avenue Louise.
It all started in 1893 with just five tables, but through its simplicity, its direct and warm welcome and its picturesque atmosphere, CHEZ LEON has won the hearts of the national and international public with its Belgian cuisine.
The interior design is by Marcel Wolterinck. It’s concept is unique and mysterious
Not to be missed, the blond and generous ‘LEON Beer’, brewed in Belgium exclusively for our restaurant in the heart of Brussels.
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Open 7/7 days non-stop from 11h30 until 23h00 (week) and from 11h30 until 23h30 (friday and Saturday).
Drinks - receptions - walking diners - diners - business activities - weddings - parties. It is possible to privatize one or more rooms for communions, weddings, birthday parties and business events. Louise district
• Salon Cospaia (private room for up to 50 persons) • one of the 2 rooms in the restaurant (Baroque up to 60 persons and Silver up to 30) • our cosy bar (up to 150 persons standing) • The terrace: 150m2 open space in Summer, covered and heated in Winter! 80 persons dinner or 200 standing Cuisine: Belgian - French, International - Fusion Large cocktail bar - cosy lounge seating - Terrace Contemporary surroundings, Air conditioning, Disabled Access, Parking Open Monday - Saturday from 18h till closing At noon on Monday till Friday from 12-14
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Quincaillerie (La)
Rue Notre-Dame du Sommeil 12-20 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van La Manufacture B-1000 Brussels Vaakstraat | B-1000 Brussels +32 2 502 2527 2515 T:T:+32 +3222502 50225 2525 25 F: | F: +32 2 502 info@lamanufacture.be info@manufacture.be • www.lamanufacture.be www.manufacture.be
Rue du Page 45 Edelknaapstraat | B-1050 Brussels T: +32 2 533 98 33 info@quincaillerie.be www.quincaillerie.be
LALA MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURE
LA QUINCAILLERIE
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Located in a 20th century hardware store designed by a disciple of Victor Horta, La Quincaillerie is the perfect restaurant for either a romantic dinner or a business lunch in the city centre. The restaurant is well-known for its delicious dishes of fresh food inspired by a trusted network of suppliers. Our ingredients are either homegrown and -bred or hand-picked from skilled producers who take pride in keeping their family traditions alive. La Quincaillerie is open from Monday to Sunday and serves lunch and dinner. We also offer banquets and catered events for up to 215 people. Private rooms are available upon request. Book a table via 02 533 98 33, info@quincaillerie.be or online at quincaillerie.be.
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Le Roy d’Espagne
Brasserie Scheltema
Grand Place 1 Groote Markt I B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 513 08 07 info@roydespagne.be www.roydespagne.be
rue des Dominicains 11 I B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 512 20 84 info@scheltema.be www.scheltema.be
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BRASSERIE SCHELTEMA
Le Roy d’Espagne is an unforgettable address and definitely worth the visit. Perfectly located in the historic center of Brussels, 1 Grand Place, le Roy d’Espagne bar and tavern features 320 seats with its typical Breughelian historical setting, offer visitors a wide range of beer and traditional Belgian dishes.
Located in the heart of the historic center of Brussels, a few steps from the famous Grand Place, the Schelte-ma is’ since 1972, a real institution in the district of the Ilot Sacré. Brasserie Scheltema has 3 available event spaces to organize business dinners, banquets, meetings and seminars. Room 2 : capacity of 60 people
Its wonderful view over one of the world’s finest marketplaces (as written Victor Hugo), sunny terrace and excellent service will make your visit to this establishment one of the high- lights of your stay in Brussels.
Room 3: capacity of 45 people – this room can be privatized for a group of minimum 30 people.
On the 1st floor, its banquet room, the Estaminet which looks like 19’s century street with an amazing view on the Grand Place with a seating capacity of 120 people and 150 people in a walking dinner.
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Why don’t you let yourself tempted by La Roy, a lager blond beer brewed exclusively by the owner and Jandrain jandrenouille for our restaurant.
Upstairs room: capacity of 80 people – this room has a hi-fi system, a projection screen and a microphone. We are also specialized in fresh fish and seafood. Large choice of mussels preparations and Belgian specialities. We offer a high quality of home made cooking. Close on Sunday.
Do not miss, The Brussels Food & Beer Roy tours an amazing walking gourmet guided tour around the historic center with six beers and six most famous traditional Belgian dishes. During this experience your five senses will be stimulated, and you won’t ever taste a beer the same way! More info: https://brusselsbeertour.be/index.php Open 7/7 days non-stop from 8h00 until 0:00.
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Experience the many possibilities in Brussels
What to tell your delegates while in Brussels We all know how difficult it is to capture the essence of a city in just a few hours. We have prepared a selection of easily available and seasonal things to do in Brussels that will correspond to your delegates' interests – there's no time for boredom!
This section aims to enable you and your participants to discover Brussels through various inspiring programmes that will appeal to all tastes.
Brussels is a city where business, urban spirit cosmopolitan atmosphere, and leisure activities, blend harmoniously.
Discover a surprising side of Brussels or motivate your team with a group activity
Our proposals cater for all types of people, from creative free spirits and sports enthusiasts to scientific researchers and traditional business travellers. They offer a range of activities that run from discovering the city, to role playing and movie making.
Contacts and links to find out more • Index of proposed professional services partners in the following pages
We are eager to share our passion for Brussels with you!
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Brussels' cultural agenda: www.agenda.brussels
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Museums and exhibitions, or activities for professionals: www.visit.brussels
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Group activities, social programmes, incentives and team-building activities, for your participants
When it comes to leisure activities and experiencing Brussels’ iconic landmarks and attractions, your participants will not be disappointed. Discover the many incentives and team-building options for groups, or go the extra mile, for delegates who choose Brussels as their destination. p ages 134-152
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@dmire - Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events (page 159)
www.admire.be
Action Team Training
www.actionteamtraining.com
Alleluias Events
www.alleluias.com
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Annapurna Consult
www.annapurna.be
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ARAU
www.arau.org
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Arkadia
www.arkadia.be
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Atelier Isabelle de Borchgrave
www.isabelledeborchgrave.com
AviaSim (Flight Simulator)
www.aviasim.com/
Beer Storming
www.beerstorming.net
Beaubelge
http://beaubelge.be/fr/
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www.belgiumbeerdays.com
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Belgian Chocolate Village
www.belgianchocolatevillage.be
Belgian Comic Strip Center
www.cbbd.be
Boa Karaoké Room
https://boakaraokeroom.com
Bravo Discovery
www.bravodiscovery.com
Brewspot
www.brewspot.com
Brilliant Belgium
www.xoprivate.com/destinationmasters/brilliant-belgium/
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www.brilliantideas.travel
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www.brukselbinnenstebuiten.be
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www.beerproject.be
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www.brusselsbywater.be
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www.brusselschatterguides.be
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www.ecbru.be
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www.bruxellesbavard.be/fr/accueil
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Cactus
www.cactus.brussels
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www.lechampignondebruxelles.be
Choco-Story Brussels
www.choco-story-brussels.be
Choux de Bruxelles
www.chouxdebruxelles.be/fr/ traiteur/cours-de-cuisine-lesateliers-tourtaxis/
City Golf
www.city-golf.be
City Run
www.cityruns.net
Concept Chocolat
www.conceptchocolate.eu
Delvaux
www.delvaux.com
Deep Dinner (underwater restaurant)
www.nemo33.com
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www.dinnerinthesky.be
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www.discover-belgium.be
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www.discover-b.be
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https://groupes.lesdebrouillardes.be
Ecco La Luna (page 132)
www.eccolaluna.be
E-guides
www.e-guides.be
Enygma
www.enygma.be
Escape Prod
www.escapeprod.com
Escape Rush
www.escaperush.com
Esebo
www.esebo.be
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www.dinnerinthesky.com
Explore.Brussels
www.explore.brussels
Fabienne Delvigne Création
www.fabiennedelvigne.be
Fais le trottoir
www.faisletrottoir.com
FCM Travel Solutions
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www.eventmosaic.be
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www.frajlick.com
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www.funquest.be
Futurist Games
https://futuristgames.be/
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https://globalenterprises.be/
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www.groovybrussels.com
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www.guidesbrussels.be
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www.inandout.be
Itinéraires Sentier de l'Histoire
www.itineraires.be
Kizombalove Academy dance
kizombalove.com
Klare Lijn
www.klarelijn.be
Koezio
www.koezio.be
Konki
www.konki.be
Korei
www.korei.be
La Cuisine de Flore
www.lacuisinedeflore.com
Lasergame
www.lasergamebrussels.com
Laurent Gerbaud Chocolate Workshop
www.chocolatsgerbaud.be
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www.sortilege.be
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www.echappee-biere.com
Les Bijoux de Marie-France
www.lesbijouxdemariefrance.eu
Les Secrets du Chef
www.lessecretsduchef.be
Let me out
www.letmeout.be
Little Food
www.littlefood.org
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www.liveescapegames.be
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www.livescope.be
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https://magic-escape.be/
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www.carinegilson.com
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www.natan.be
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www.manacoach.com
Mixua
www.mixua.be
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www.mmmmh.be
Nemo33 Diving Centre
www.nemo33.com
Ocean Diva Belgium
www.oceandiva.be
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www.oh-chef.be
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www.onceinbrussels.be
Organization Services
www.organization-services.com
Papabubble
www.papabubble.be
Perfect Plus Events
www.perfectplus.be
Permafungi
www.permafungi.be
Personal Shopper
www.personalshopping.brussels
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www.lesfilles.be
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www.sasasa.be/cours-decuisine/
Sem'On Business
www.semonbusiness.com
Sterkmans Events
www.sterkmansevents.eu
Swing'n Cook
http://swingncook.be/
The Brussels Journey
www.thebrusselsjourney.com
The Escape Hunt Experience
www.brussels.escapehunt.com
The Good Time Company
www.thegoodtimecompany.com
The Rage Room (Shattering Room)
https://rage-spaces.com/
Tomahawk Axe Throwing
www.tomahawkaxe.com
Town Hall guided tour
www.visit.brussels/en/event/ Innerrooms-of-the-Town-Hall-ofBrussels
Turpitour
www.turpitour.be
Verhulst Events
www.verhulst.be
Virtual Room Brussels
www.virtual-room.com
Vizit
www.vizit.be
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www.vroumekes.com
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www.waffleworkshop.com
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www.wannapplay.com
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www.wemakeyouhappy.be
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www.quiveutpisterbruxelles.com
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www.promoevents.be
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www.provelo.org
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www.xception.be
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www.60minutes.be
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ecco la luna
Rue Bara 175 Barastraat | B-1070 Brussels T: +32 2 560 21 16 start@wannapplay.com www.wannapplay.com
vluchtenboerstraat 27A | B-9890 Gavere T: +32 9 245 82 88 geert@eccolaluna.be www.eccolaluna.be
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ECCO LA LUNA
Are you planning a meeting in Brussels in the near future and would like to take advantage of it to carry out an activity for your teams or colleagues? wannapplay offers you 15 team building concepts and works on customized pitch as well.
Creative, playful and sometimes very simple. Whether it’s a team event, seminar or an incentive for your company, school or group of friends, the activities of Ecco La Luna bring out the best in every participant!
Urban rallies, escape games for up to 150 participants, collaborative virtual reality games, co-creation activities, quizzes during your business meals, etc .
Choose a sparkling program, a custom-made event or a fun standard format. We have a wide range of activities: such as a mobile escape box, city games in a city by choice, Indoor tablet games, 2CV tours, tours with different means of transport, tandem quests, different workshops and so much more. Every format is a fun combination of original, creative and intellectual challenges, served with a culinary twist. Team spirit, cooperation, perseverance, speed, agility, tactical insight…
Wannapplay is at your service to offer you the opportunity to discover the city in a playful, interactive and funny way. During a city play, the must-see in Brussels will be reviewed via our mobile application. We can adapt the content of our courses to your group.
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Wannapplay won an award from the Brussels Enterprise Agency (HUB.brussels) in 2019, a testament to its professionalism and the quality of its know-how.
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TRAM EXPERIENCE Have you seen it go past? This white tram that runs through the streets of Brussels, recognised by foodies from the capital and elsewhere, has welcomed more than 70,000 people aboard since it began. Having offered seven years of gastronomic discoveries in a modern, stylish setting, the Tram Experience is now undergoing a complete metamorphosis.
Coming back soon!
The menu will feature originality, elegance and pleasure for the taste buds. In the heart of a totally redesigned setting, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the living memory of traditional Belgian cuisine, given a new twist by chefs from our three regions, and producing an unprecedented contemporary gastronomy experience. See you soon on board the brand-new Tram Experience! To stay up to date of all the Tram Experience news: contact tramexperience@visit.brussels You can also book the tram for your own private function j.vanderdonckt@visit.brussels
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Visiting Brussels Multiple ways of discovering the city Brussels is a hub of creativity, arts and culture. You can make your event truly memorable by choosing from programmes that will interest all your participants, whatever their interests.
“Our guide had a wonderfully unique way of recounting
For groups or individual delegates, you are spoiled for choice with themes such as Art Nouveau, the European Quarter, culinary adventures (beer and chocolate tastings or waffle and chocolate workshops), modern art and architecture, iconic cartoons, street art, ecology and sport.
the stories and anecdotes of Brussels’ Grand-Place and its surrounding area. I would definitely highly
Transport options in Brussels are among the most varied and convenient in the world. You can walk and jog, cycle on traditional and electric bikes, take a bus, Segway, boat or a waterbus. You can even choose a horse-drawn carriage, vintage cars or a tuk-tuk!
Evelyne G. (France)
Last but not least, and depending on your programme choice, you will be accompanied by a guide who speaks your language. Do it your way! Brussels is full of surprises – for everybody!
Discover the city with a guide: ●
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For your first visit, take a hop-on hop-off bus tour: the pleasant bus tour around Brussels will give you a great overview of the city and its attractions
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Discover Brussels’ famous characters: meet Jacques Brel, Victor Hugo or Solvay, in a different, exciting way
Main partners are listed in the previous pages
For groups: organisations proposing standard or themed visits, in over 15 languages are gathered in a dedicated online tool and in the Sales Guide: www.visit.brussels/en/toursforgroups (translated in 5 languages) ●
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For individuals: daily or weekly public tours are recommended here: www.visit.brussels/en/guided-tour (translated in FR, NL and EN)
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recommend these places.”
Famed for its legendary Grand-Place (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998) and the no less famous Manneken-Pis, who is undeniably part and parcel of Brussels’ cultural heritage, the capital of Europe is also one of the cradles of Surrealism, of which René Magritte is a figurehead, and Art Nouveau. By 1890, Horta, Hankar, Cauchie and Blerot were breaking boundaries to create a total and organic art, deploying its curves and arabesques in magnificent townhouses, furniture, decorative objects, and crockery. This movement, as creative as it was shortlived, was to evolve into the sleeker and more geometric Art Deco of which many listed examples adorn the streets of the city. With its rich heritage, Brussels also boasts a wealth of museums that criss-cross its territory and are real tourist hubs.
AN EXPERT TIP! The Sewers Museum offers an extraordinary trip into a very hidden side of Brussels. The sewer network under the city is nearly 350km long!
UNIQUE EVENTS IN 2020 Beethoven
Visit of the Royal Palace
www.bozar.be | 14.10.2020 - 17.01.2021
www.monarchie.be | 22.07.2020 - 15.09.2020
Museum Night Fever
Flower Carpet
www.museumnightfever.be | 14.03.2020
www.flowercarpet.brussels | 13 - 16.08.2020
The Royal Greenhouses
Heritage Days
www.monarchie.be | mid-April – mid-May 2020
mid-September 2020
Carolus V Festival
Winter Wonders
www.carolusfestival.brussels May - September 2020
www.winterwonders.be end November 2020 - January 2021
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With its particularly rich historical and artistic heritage, Brussels continues to surprise and move visitors from all over the world.
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Book a private guided tour to visit the heart of Brussels and its remarkable downtown sites located between the Central Station, the Cathedral, the Royal Saint Hubert galleries, the Beguinage, the former old port and the GrandPlace
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Discover Brussels' majestic Town Hall and combine the guided tour with a cocktail reception
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Let an expert guide you throught the city's authentic old dead-end streets: narrow alleyways that used to be home to small street trades (ragmen, scrap dealers, knife sharpeners, lace makers and many others)
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Roleplay: meet Brussels’ most famous "ketje" while playing “Who has kidnapped Manneken Pis?”
Belgian National Day www.sibp.be | 21.07.2020
“Our overall experience in Brussels was fantastic! We saw several museums and spent time in the areas that are full of heritage houses. It’s a memorable city.” Franz B. (Germany)
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For an incredible panoramic view of the city, head to the Palace of Justice esplanade
Atomium Popular, world-famous and one-of-a-kind landmark www.atomium.be
Maison du Roi, Brussels City Museum History of the city www.brusselscitymuseum.brussels
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Discover the inside of Brussels' Town Hall thanks to guided tours every Wednesday afternoon or all day Sunday
BELvue Museum Discover the intense history of Belgium www.belvue.be
AfricaMuseum Immerse yourself in Africa’s natural diversity and culture www.africamuseum.be
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Stroll around the historic city centre which bears witness to its rich cultural past. It will take you from the upper part of the city and the Royal district, down to the old streets and markets of the city centre in the lower part of the city Go for a ‘City Run’ or ‘Sight-jogging’ for a guided run with a personal trainer
Centre for Fine Arts – BOZAR Home to all artistic disciplines www.bozar.be Halle Gate Last of the city's preserved 14th century gates www.kmkg-mrah.be/halle-gate
Old Masters Museum Fines arts from the 15th to the 18th century www.fine-arts-museum.be Musée Magritte Museum A fascinating way to discover the painter www.musee-magritte-museum.be Sewer Museum Unusual trip into a very hidden side of Brussels www.sewermuseum.brussels
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The Royal Palace
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Royal greenhouses
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In Brussels, the streets speak for themselves: it is a city where the creative genius of the fin-de-siècle bloomed, often understated, in the shadow of Europe’s other great metropolises. And yet, it is here that Art Nouveau remains inspired, unaffected, and immortal and shows its complex and exquisite beauty to the public. Join us to commemorate the work of this extraordinary architect!
AN EXPERT TIP! Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart: the fifth biggest church in the world and the largest Art Deco building ever constructed. It also offers you a breathtaking panoramic view of the city
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The legacy of Art Nouveau (and to a lesser extent, Art Deco which developed in the 1920s) lives on in Brussels and flourishes with buildings in each of its neighbourhoods, particularly the well-to-do communes of Ixelles and Saint-Gilles. These houses – some 500 intact buildings including shops, cafés and private houses – can be found across the city. Belgium’s most prominent architect, Victor Horta, had caught on to the style just as it emerged and began to design brick-and-stone artworks of his own, which bore Art Nouveau's characteristics inside and out. The spiralling staircases resembled curving shells, the windows took their shapes from flowers and cosmic geometrics, the columns and walls seemed to dance to a harmony of colours and parabola.
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Why not plan, during the BANAD festival in March or by private appointment, a guided tour of an exceptional Art Nouveau interior which is normally closed to the public
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Organise a cocktail-reception in a marvellous Art Nouveau interior such as the Max Hallet House or Dine into Art Deco interiors like the lovely Taverne du Passage
UNIQUE EVENTS IN 2020 Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco Festival
Artonov Festival
www.banad.brussels | 14 - 29.03.2020
www.festival-artonov.eu | October 2020
Exceptional opening of the Horta town houses
Heritage Days Mid-September 2020
www.explore.brussels | 11.01.2020 - 05.12.2020
“We could not have dreamed of a better way to discover Brussels’ Art Nouveau jewels: an Art Nouveau walking tour with an exceptional visit to Solvay House.” Diane P. (Australia)
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To discover Brussels’ Art Nouveau buildings, there are of course the museums (the Horta Museum, MIM, etc.), but we also suggest a walk in one of Ixelles' neighbourhoods like Bailli/ Châtelain
Horta Museum
The Van Buuren Museum and Gardens
The house and studio of architect Victor Horta www.hortamuseum.be
Living Art Deco Academy www.museumvanbuuren.be
MIM - Musical Instruments Museum
Comics Art Museum
A jewel of the Art Nouveau style www.mim.be
A magnificent Art Nouveau building www.comicscenter.net
Go for a stroll through SaintGilles, one of the city's most eclectic communes, where you will find a great concentration of architectural masterpieces
Fin-de-siècle Museum
Centre for Fine Arts – BOZAR
Crossroads of Europe at turn of the century www.fine-arts-museum.be
An impressive Art deco building www.bozar.be
Maison Autrique
Koekelberg Basilica
A major site of Brussels’ architectural heritage www.autrique.be
The world's fifth largest church www.basilicakoekelberg.be
Get hold of the Art Nouveau itinerary maps by explore.brussels or ARAU, and enjoy your own themed walk
Boghossian Foundation - Villa Empain An Art Deco masterpiece www.villaempain.com
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Hotel Hanon
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The announcement of the opening of the brand new Kanal-Centre Pompidou art platform, built in the former Citroën warehouse - an imposing 38,000-square-metre ‘glass cathedral’ Art Deco building - is going to play a major role in the presence and growth of contemporary art in Brussels. In terms of creation, Brussels has many assets: the streets are dotted with countless galleries, collectors and art centres to please an ever-increasing international audience. Lots of international artists have made the Belgian capital their home. Not a day goes by without an event coming to stimulate its cultural scene: the opening of an exhibition, a fair or trade show, a conference or themed guided tour… Contemporary art is alive and evolving in all its forms. It’s even spilling out onto the streets and walls of the city. Numerous players contribute to this richness. Brussels has a lively design and fashion scene, and a style all of its own. There are also original programmes for exclusive gala evenings, fashion shows and private shopping.
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Brussels is fast becoming an international centre for modern and contemporary art. The cultural landscape is changing the face of the city. New museums and exhibitions are making the Belgian capital one of Europe’s top destinations.
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Visit the studio of a Brussels artist with Arkadia or Itinéraires
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Watch an art performance at Villa Empain during your private cocktail reception
UNIQUE EVENTS IN 2020 Brussels, Dance!
Partcourt - Parkunst
www.brusselsdance.eu | 01.02 - 04.04.2020
www.partcourt-parkunst.com | 22.04 - 01.07.2020
Festival Up!
Festival International des Brigittines
www.festival.be | 19 - 29.03.2020
www.brigittines.be | 14.08 - 29.08.2020
Art Brussels
Brussels Gallery Weekend
www.artbrussels.com | 23 - 26.04.2020
www.brusselsgalleryweekend.com | 03 - 06.09.2020
Balakan Trafik
Art on Paper
www.balkantrafik.com | 23 - 26.04.2020
www.artonpaper.be | October 2020
Kunstenfestivaldesarts
Brussels Day of Renaissance
www.kfda.be | 08.05 - 30.05.2020
www.bozar.be | May > September 2020
EXPERT TIPS! Don’t miss the view from Wiels! The view on the MIMA’s terrace also provides a wonderful panoramic view of the city. Make sure you that you go to BOZAR’s Walther König bookshop, it's the perfect place to find an original gift!
“The Biennale Contemporary Art exceeded our expectations. It was fantastic, with friendly guides and outstanding organisation. The exhibitions in the Wiels and the MIMA were stunning.” Greta W. (The Netherlands)
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CIVA Architectural landscape and urban culture www.civa.brussels
Wiels A leading institution for contemporary art in Europe www.wiels.org
CAB FOUNDATION Projects and exhibitions in contemporary art www.fondationcab.com
CENTRALE For Contemporary Art View the work of local artists with an international perspective. An art space that's open to the world www.centrale.brussels
NECA New Exhibitions Of Contemporary Art www.neca.be Kanal – Centre Pompidou A brand new art platform in the heart of the city www.kanal.brussels
Boghossian Foundation - Villa Empain A dialogue between Oriental and Western cultures www.villaempain.com
La Loge High-quality calendar that plays a critical role in today’s culture www.la-loge.be
MIMA, Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art Explores the history of culture 2.0 www.mimamuseum.eu
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ADAM - Brussels Design Museum Dedicated to plastic art and design www.adamuseum.be
Boghossian Foundation - Villa Empain
Art Brussels
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Brussels' quirky streets hide many art galleries, eclectic exhibitions and, above all, original new architecture that perfectly melts into the urban fabric. Head down-town, to the Louise neighbourhood or to Ixelles and you'll find them with the neca.brussels map
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Vanhaerents Art Collection Unique collection of contemporary art www.vanhaerentsartcollection.com
BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts and architectural masterpiece by Victor Horta www.bozar.be
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EXPERT TIPS! Start your visit to the European Parliament in Brussels at Europa Station (Place du Luxembourg) for detailed information about the activities organised and the visits on offer
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Get documentation about the EU at the Infopoint Europa
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“It was wonderful to discover that Brussels is such a walkable open-air market on Sundays,
Enjoy a spectacular view of the European Quarter and the whole of Brussels by visiting the Triumphal Arch of the Cinquantenaire (access via the Army Museum)
all the things that are available.”
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Discover the heart of European democracy thanks to a combined tour at the European Parliament Hemicycle, the Parlamentarium and House of European History
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Meet an EU official of one of the five major institutions and enjoy a general or tailor-made presentation about the EU or a specific EU subject that concerns your personal interest
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Visit the Europa building and admire the magnificent ‘lantern’ and the interior design where European heads of states and ministers meet to make life changing decisions that affect the whole of Europe
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Take advantage of the neighbourhood to visit the Art & History Museum, Autoworld, with its exceptional old timers and, finally, The Royal Museum of the Army and Military History.
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Have an exclusive guided tour of an Art Nouveau or Art Deco interior in the European Quarter (Hôtel van Eetvelde and Maison Cauchie).
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Explore the European Quarter in a whole new way by taking up challenges at must see locations. Thanks to Wanna-Play, try a guided interactive city game on a tablet that combines the real world and the virtual world
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The “Brussels, a world in a city” workshop with, for the European Quarter, focus on Saint-Josses’ “Petite Anatolie”, a Turkish neighbourhood next to the European quarter
city. Go to Place Jourdan for its
Don’t miss out on the following public spaces and architectural attractions: Station Europe, Esplanade Solidarnosc, the Europa building, the Paul-Henri Spaak building and the Berlaymont
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Brussels is the bustling capital of 500 million Europeans and also the second most cosmopolitan city in the world, where no less than 184 different nationalities live and mingle. Nowhere is this multicultural microcosm more palpable than in the European Quarter. Its imposing architecture, its countless restaurants, cafés, bookshops, grocery shops – worthy representatives of all EU countries, as well as interesting visits to important EU institutions and an array of international first-rate museums attract more and more visitors each year. The cultural offer reflects its intrinsic and colourful diversity: Europe is your oyster!
where people just walk around leisurely browsing and taking in
Ken K. (Canada)
Plunge into the European Quarter and stroll around the neighbourhood streets
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UNIQUE EVENTS IN 2020 YoFest
Election night
www.yofest.eu | April 2020
www.europarl.europa.be | May 2020
Open Day of the European institutions
Jubelfestival
www.europa.eu.european-union | May 2020
www.jubelfestival.eu | September 2020
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Parlamentarium Europe’s largest parliamentary visitor centre www.europarl.europa.eu
The European Parliament Visit the hemicycle www.europarl.europa.eu
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Join the daily tour of the European Quarter which starts at the Mont des Arts at 13:00
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Take a cultural break during lunch time on Tuesday: each week the House of the European History provides a lunch tour
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Join Loïc’s tour and learn about lobbies
MUSEUMS AND REMARKABLE SITES ABOUT EUROPE
MUSEUMS IN THE EU DISTRICT
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Ride in a Citroën 2CV to explore the European Quarter and the Cinquantenaire with Brussels on Wheels
Mini-Europe A whistle-stop tour around Europe www.minieurope.com
Natural Sciences Museum www.naturalsciences.be
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The House of European History A journey through Europe’s history www.historia-europe.ep.eu
Art & History Museum www.artandhistory.museum
Station Europe A gateway to explore Brussels www.europarl.europa.eu
Discover this quarter, made up of lively squares (Place du Luxembourg, Place Jourdan, Rondpoint Schuman and Place Jean Rey), original shops, exceptional green spaces, world-renowned museums and incredibly interesting building from the European institutions
Autoworld www.autoworld.be
Kennedy Piece John F. Kennedy on the Berlin wall https://visit.brussels/en/place/Kennedy-Piecethe-Berlin-Wall
Royal Museum of the Army and Military History www.klm-mra.be Wiertz www.fine-arts-museum.be
The Europa Building Visit the magnificent House of Member states, an architectural gem www.consilium.europa.eu/en/contact/address/ council-buildings/europa-building/
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FIND OUT ABOUT THE CAPITAL OF 500 MILLION EUROPEANS
Natural Science Museum A must-see for children and adults www.naturalsciences.be
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European Parliament
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House of European History
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Entrance of the European Parliament
Whether it is gastronomy, organic restaurants, trendy canteens, food trucks, chip shops or anything else that you can imagine, it’s here for you in Brussels.
AN EXPERT TIP! The Brusselicious label throws the spotlight on all of Brussels’s restaurants serving quality Belgian cuisine. It also singles out the best chip shops. This label is awarded to restaurateurs by a
Learn how to smell, touch, taste and make your own chocolate with a master chocolatier during a chocolate-making workshop or discover the inner workings of a real chocolate factory
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Organise a dive into Brussels' brewing universe and a visit of breweries or organise a team building and become a brewer!
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Combine flavour & heritage: experience in the historical city centre a mix of Chocolate & Beer tastings, in museums as well as taverns
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City Game Brussels with culinary touch: follow the guide and complete various missions of the game in teams: city quiz, photoshoot, puzzle, food tasting ... and taste a delicious 3 course menu served in 3 different restaurants
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Organise a cooking course with a renowned Michelin-starred-chef
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Dine around: stroll through a Brussels neighbourhood with a guide sharing anecdotes and heritage discoveries while making 3 typical foodie stops: either for starter, main course or dessert
jury of independent journalists. You can therefore trust it. A list of restaurants with this label is available in section "food and dining".
UNIQUE EVENTS IN 2020 Salon du Chocolat
BXLBeerFest
www.brussels.salon-du-chocolat.com | 14 16.02.2020
www.bxlbeerfest.com | 22 & 23.08.2020
Dinner in the Sky
www.eat.brussels | 03 - 06.09.2020
eat! BRUSSELS, drink! BORDEAUX
www.dinnerinthesky.be | 11 – 21.06.2020 or upon request for groups
“The warm welcome in some places and restaurants was really great. Excellent gastronomy and inventive dishes.” Alessandro G. (Italy)
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Its varied gastronomy can be found in both Michelin-starred restaurants and dozens of establishments that come recommended for their innovative ideas.
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With its mussels, crunchy chips, hypnotically aromatic chocolate, delicious waffles and bitter and subtle beers, Brussels provides foodies and hedonists of all origins a variety of reasons to stick around.
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large variety of beers with nice cheese plates and the decor was very typical” Mikis H. (Greece)
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Take part in a chocolate workshop or discover Brussels beers through unique tasting experiences
Discover Brussels’ high cuisine in the most extraordinary manner with Dinner in the Sky: a table suspended at a height of 50 metres with a Michelin-starred chef. (only in June)
Have a deep dinner in the 1st permanent underwater restaurant in the world at Nemo33 (max 2 persons)
The new TRAM EXPERIENCE (reopening spring 2020) featuring Brussels' culinary heritage while a two-hour’ ride: For over 7 years now, this unique tram from the 1960s has been crossing the streets of Brussels while surprising its passengers with wonderful dishes. We would like to thank the 64,000 travellers and 35 chefs from all over the world for their confidence!
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“I enjoyed a moment spent in an "estaminet" just in front of the Manneken Pis. They served a
Simply go for a stroll through the streets in the heart of the city: kiosks, shops and food trucks serving different flavours perfume the streets of Brussels' city centre. Let your taste-buds be your guide
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This has been confirmed by Brussels' appearance in the Global Destinations Sustainability Index's ranking n°13 sustainable cities in the world, thanks to a focused approach to sustainability initiatives over the last few years (in November 2019). Needless to say, there are many opportunities to experience nature, have outdoor adventures or experience innovative, sustainable campaigns individually or in a group. Sustainable features are everywhere in Brussels: on its roofs (such as the KBR - Royal Library’s urban allotment and the institutions’ beehives), in its Good Food restaurants, in its ecocertified accommodation and on Europe’s largest pedestrian area. This sustainable mindset enables objects to enjoy several lives, thanks to the composting workshops, “repair cafés” and vintage boutiques.
UNIQUE EVENTS IN 2020 Royal greenhouses of Laeken open doors www.monarchie.be | End of April > mid-May 2020
Floralia Brussels www.floralia-brussels.be | 04.04.2020 - 03.05.2020
Environment Festival www.festival.environnement.brussels Begin June 2020
Flowercarpet www.flowercarpet.brussels | 13 - 16.08.2020
Bike Brussels www.bikebrussels.be | September 2020
Bucolic Brussels www.bucolic.brussels | September 2020 Mobility Week and Car-Free Sunday www.mobilmix.brussels | September 2020
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Every year, Peregrine Falcons nest at the top of the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula, in the heart of Brussels. You can follow their nesting cycle during the day and at night, from the hatching of the nestlings to their first flight!
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Discover the Sonian forest and become aware of your own ecological footprint
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Discover the innovation of smart. city initatives, for instance on the Tour & Taxis site
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Surprise your delegates and serve insects for dinner. Thanks to the ecological touch and engagement of Little Food, a Brussels company specialising in crickets for consumption
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Visit urban farms and go local and sustainable with www.lechampignondebruxelles.be www.permafungi.be https://bigh.farm/fr/ferme-abattoir/
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Go on a cruise and discover the Canal neighbourhood with Brussels by Water
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Discover Brussels' eco-lifestyle initiatives with an expert guide thanks to Mixua
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Get on a bicycle or electric bike for a cultural guided tour with Pro Vélo, Cactus or Once in Brussels
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But it is also the city where major sustainable meetings take place, where international organisations for renewable energies are established. Moreover, the city undertakes many concrete sustainable actions and is working towards having a circular economy.
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“Going for a stroll through Cinquantenaire Park, with its quiet and peaceful atmosphere only a stone’s throw from the European Quarter is unique. There are parks dotted all over Brussels where you can stretch out on the lawns.” Bernardo M. (Mexique)
BIGH Abattoir Farm A unique urban farm and aquaponic system www.bigh.farm COOP Experience Brussels's canal neighbourhoods www.coop.brussels MicroMarché A sustainable economic model supporting initiatives to do with the circular economy www.micromarche.com BEL A place to meet, eat, gather information and take action for the environment www.bel.brussels BEL EXPO Interactive experiences of urban living in the city of tomorrow www.belexpo.brussels
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UNIQUE EVENTS IN 2020 The 40th annual Brussels 20km www.20kmdebruxelles.be| 31.05.2020
Memorial Van Damme www.sport.be.aginsurancememorialvandamme | 04.09.2020
AN EXPERT TIP! Download the “Running City” app, which enables you to discover cities through running. Brussels is on there: www.runnincity.world
Brussels marathon and half-marathon www.sport.be.brusselsmarathon | October 2020
“Brussels was hosting a European Aikido competition and we were very pleasantly surprised by all the infrastructure that was at our disposal. We will be coming back in 5 years’ time.” Edouard B. (Irlande)
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However, your options are not just limited to going for a walk in the capital! You can go out jogging in a green oasis, swim lengths inside breath-taking architecture, keep fit in one of the many 5-star hotels and fitness clubs, hit some golf balls at a club in or around Brussels, train for a winter-sports getaway on an all-year dry ski slope, dive into the second deepest swimming pool in the world, have a go at indoor climbing and much more. In Brussels you're spoilt for choice!
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A VIBRANT DESTINATION FOR LGBT BUSINESS TRAVELLERS, TOURISTS AND RESIDENTS Hip neighbourhoods, art, cuisine, nightlife and a proud and large LGBT presence. This is what Brussels is all about. Brussels offers a rainbow-coloured spectrum of Iconic experiences and unique events.
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Brussels Rainbow village, the beating heart of Brussels’ gay community Rue du Marché au Charbon and rue des Pierres (Grand-Place neighbourhood) offer a great diversity of hip, busy or intimate restaurants, cafés and bars. Everybody is welcome! PrideFestival from 8 to 24 May connects Brussels' different communities Every year, LGBTQI+ artists, activists, allies and themes are highlighted. This festival connects the city's various communities for
events, debates, themed evenings and literary cafes. Pride, from 21 to 24 May, when the city turns into one giant parade Colours. Music. Celebration. Community. Dancing. Parade. Pride - a major annual event – welcomes no less than 100,000 visitors to the heart of Brussels for two days of street parties. 10 times a year @LA DEMENCE: by far, one of the most important gay parties! A huge monthly gay party, great music, renowned DJs, an
international crowd, no less than 2.000 people, and a variety of styles and ages! LA DEMENCE stands out from any other party. LA DÉMENCE’s yearly main show is amazing: 60 dancers, go-go’s and artists on stage in the superb Palais 12. 10,000 people from all over the world and 100 nationalities expected to attend every year for the main party of the anniversary weekend! The Belgium Bearpride Brussels from 3O September to 4 October 2020 During the election of Mr Bear
Belgium 2021 and on their way to bear pride venues, international guests will discover the heart of Brussels, its dynamic gay life and enjoy delicious food. And that’s not all: there will be many more LGBT events in 2020 To name but a few: Massimadi (queer black movie festival in May), Brussels Games (European LGBT sports tournament in September), Pink Screens festival (November), L festival (lesbian festival in November), Chez Maman Anniversary weekend (December), etc.
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Brussels’s commitment to diversity, tolerance, inclusion and openness. Much more than just the capital of Europe, Brussels is above all known as the capital of diversity. Belgium's non-discriminatory legislation upholds the spirit of freedom that prevails throughout the city. Brussels takes pride in being one of the most gay-friendly capitals in Europe, which makes it an attractive place
When it comes to music, evenings and nightlife, you’re going to love Brussels! Today it is a vibrant jazz city, as evidenced by daily live concerts in bars, clubs and bigger venues. Sometimes it’s an exotic, trendy or lounge setting; sometimes it’s a swanky setting for music lovers or foodies. Jazz has always been part of Brussels’ DNA. great names like Adolph Sax, Toots Thielemans and Django Reinhardt have shaped the history of jazz. With its jazz concerts, rooftop parties, gay-friendly events, club nights, festival-closing parties or jams until the small hours, Brussels is brimming with wonderful events in an electric and friendly atmosphere.
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Street art, tattoo parlours, skate parks, record stores, streetwear shops, break dance battles, rap & slam contests, hip-hop scenes, beatbox workshops… Now more than ever, urban culture is a subject that has grabbed the imagination of young people (and those who are young at heart) all over the world. Not surprisingly, Brussels is keeping up with the trend. Here, street artists exhibit their work in public spaces, in plain view of all those with a keen eye who can spot it.
UNIQUE EVENTS IN 2020 Jazzuary (3 jazz festivals)
Roller Bike parade
www.jazz.brussels | 09.01 – 25.01.2020
www.rollerbikeparade.be | June - September 2020 (Fridays)
Festival Lezarts Danses Urbains
Nuits Sonores and European Lab
www.lezarts-urbains.be | 07.03 – 08.03.2020
www.nuits-sonores.be | 01 – 04.10.2020
Listen festival!
International Tattoo Convention
www.listenfestival.be | 25.03 – 29.03.2020
www.brusselstattooconvention.be | November 2020
Brussels Jazz Weekend
Happy Brussels
www.brusselsjazzweekend.be | 29.05 – 31.05.2020
www.happy.brussels | 31.12.2020
La Fiesta des Ursulines www.sk8boarders.be|fete-des-ursulines | May 2020
“Piknik Elektronik every Sunday during the summer had a relaxed atmosphere, positive vibes and, of course, great music. Wow!” Paul K. (Austria)
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MUSEUMS & REMARKABLE SITES MIMA, Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art The history of culture 2.0 www.mimamuseum.eu Manufacture 111 Exhibitions, concerts, live paintings, conferences www.manufacture111.com Many venues Jazz Clubs, karaoke Bars, cabarets, dancing Bars, casino, Hard Rock Café
EXPERT TIPS! Discover all Brussels evening events with www.agenda.brussels app and find out further information about jazz in Brussels on the www.jazz.brussels platform.
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As you wind your way along the streets and alleyways, comic strips are everywhere in Brussels! And it’s no wonder since many authors from Brussels have contributed to its rapid growth in popularity worldwide. Several museums, galleries, markets, festivals, team-building activities and specialist stores are entirely dedicated to the comic strip. Welcome to the land of Tintin, the Smurfs and many more heroes of the ninth art! Brussels is the unchallenged capital of the European comic strip and we have a selection of individual and group incentives and team-building activities that pay homage to one of our country's greatest exports. You won’t be disappointed!
AN EXPERT TIP! The comic strip trail (the murals walk): meet Tintin, Astérix, Blake & Mortimer, Bob & Bobette (Spike & Suzy) or Lucky Luke as you wander down a street, around a museum or simply past a café. As you come across sixty or so monumental murals you’ll get to know these legendary characters and their talented authors. The only walk of its kind! The itinerary is available at visit.brussels' tourist information centres.
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Where else than in Brussels can you celebrate comic strip and cartoon art?
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Comic strip tour on Segways: Meet comic strip personalities all over the city such as Natacha, The Smurfs, and others.
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MUSEUMS & REMARKABLE SITES Comic Art Museum Discover Belgian comic strips at their best www.comicscenter.net
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MOOF – Museum of Original Figurines Over 1,000 collector figurines www.moof-museum.be Hergé Museum A journey through the life and work of Hergé www.museeherge.com
UNIQUE EVENTS IN 2020 Pico Bogue and his family www.cbbd.be | 10.12.2019 - 31.05.2020 Juanjo Guarnido www.cbbd.be | 24.03.2020 - 23.08.2020 Little Furry www.cbbd.be | 16.06.2020 - 22.11.2020 Brussels Comic Strip Festival www.comicsfestival.brussels | 11.09.2020 13.09.2020
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“The comic strip walking tour took us to lots of really different neighbourhoods we'd never explored before. It was an amazing experience.” Brenda K. (Poland)
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A host of excellent professionals are available in Brussels to assist with every aspect of your next event planning, be it a meeting or a conference, a themed dinner for thousands or a large-scale convention and exhibition.
The best Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) collaborate with national and international associations to provide end-to-end planning, organisation, logistics, financial management as well as delegate and sponsorship acquisition
Communication agencies
specialise in the creation and delivery of all aspects of your event, including strategic marketing, branding and communication
Hosting the EU drives us to offer the best translation
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Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and incentives, team buildings and social programmes organisers
specialise in the delivery of events, tours, staffing and transport, utilising extensive local knowledge, expertise and resources. These partners also listed in the ‘Leisure ideas’section will provide you with plenty of unforgettable memories
Public Affairs professionals undeniably
have their place in Brussels’ international, political and social landscape. They will defend your interests with policy-makers, advisors and other stakeholders
For free and impartial advice, to be connected with local professionals CONTACT visit.brussels Convention Bureau meetings@visit.brussels +32 (0)2 549 50 15
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Brussels’ unique concentration of international organisations is a highly favourable environment for world-class convention services
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@dmire (page 159)
PCO
Gemeenveldstraat 93 | 1650 Beersel T: +3 2 2 361 65 59 | F: +32 2 361 65 58 | events@admire.be | www.admire.be
Advanced Fair
PCO
Rue du Collège Saint-Michel 11 Sint Michielscollegestraat | 1150 Brussels T: +32 2 732 94 56 | F: +32 2 732 03 41 | bg@advancedfair.com | www.advancedfair.com
AIM Group International (page 159)
PCO
Grensstraat 7 B9 | 1831 Diegem T: +32 2 722 82 30 | F: +32 2 722 82 40 | brussels@aimgroup.eu | www.aimgroupinternational.com
Artexis Group
Event Organiser
Rue St-Lambert 135 Sint-Lambertusstraat | 1200 Brussels T: +32 2 740 10 11 | F: +32 2 740 10 10 | info@artexis.com | www.artexis.com
BBDO
Communication Company
Rue de l’Escaut 122 Scheldestraat | 1080 Brussels T: +32 2 421 22 00 | info@bbdo.be | http://bbdo.be
Cecoforma sa (Head office)
PCO
Rue Léon Frédéricq 14 | 4020 Liège T: +32 4 344 15 62 | F: +32 4 344 28 08 | info@cecoforma.com | www.cecoforma.com
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Clouds
Communication Company
Dok Noord 4D/003 | 9000 Gent T: +32 491 08 66 62 |matthias@weareclouds.be | www.weareclouds.be
Co-mana (page 160)
Event Organiser
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Conceptum Communication
Event Organiser
Brusselsesteenweg 539 | 3090 Overijse T: +32 2 741 61 70 | F: +32 2 732 05 09 | info@conceptum.eu | www.conceptum.eu
Conrad Consulting
Communication Company
Veldstraat 147 | 3511 Kuringen T: +32 11 85 04 10 | F: +32 11 87 20 34 | info@conrad-consulting.be | www.conrad-consulting.be
Cum Laude
Communication Company
Edenplein 17 | 2610 Antwerpen T: +32 3 829 09 53 | F: +32 3 825 58 27 | info@cum-laude.be | www.cum-laude.be
Destrée Organisation (page 160)
PCO
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Rue de la Longue Haie 35-39 Langehaagstraat | 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 512 44 42 | F: +32 2 502 44 43 | partners@destree.be | www.destree.be
Event Organiser
Rue des Anciens Etangs 55 Oude Vijversstraat | 1190 Brussels T: +32 2 340 86 50 | F: +32 2 343 60 83 | info@ddmc.eu | www.ddmc.eu
DM&S Communications
Communication Company
Rue Vésale 31 Vesaliustraat | 1000 Brussels T: +32 70 21 01 10 | info@dms.be | www.dms.be
Downtown Europe (page 161)
PCO
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Avenue A.J. Slegers 397 A.J. Slegerslaan | 1200 Brussels T: +32 2 732 35 20 | F: +32 2 736 89 30 | info@downtowneurope.be | www.downtowneurope.be
Event Organiser
Avenue Leonard Mommaerts 24 Leonard Mommaertslaan | 1140 Brussels T: +32 2 730 06 11 | F: +32 2 730 06 00 | info@d-sidegroup.com | www.d-sidegroup.com
Eurobussing / De Boeck
DMC/Transport
Avenue De Béjar 1 | 1120 Brussels T: +32 2 652 11 11 | info@deboeck-incoming.com | www.deboeck-incoming.com
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Escape Events
Communication Company
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CONTACT Aarschotsebaan 89 | 1910 Kampenhout T: +32 16 47 04 80 | info@escape-events.be | www.escape-events.be
Event Masters
Communication Company
Venusstraat 7 | 2830 Willebroek T: +32 3 860 60 80 | F: +32 3 860 60 89 | info@eventmasters.be | www.eventmasters.be
Event Mosaic
Communication Company
Koning Albert I laan 40 | 8000 Brugge T: +32 50 39 15 89 | hello@eventmosaic.be | www.eventmosaic.be
Fast Forward Events
Communication Company
Sint Salvatorstraat 20 A | 9000 Gent T: +32 9 330 56 32 | F: +32 9 330 56 29 | pascal@ffwdevents.be | www.fastforwardevents.be
FCM Events & Incoming Services (page 164)
DMC, Event Organiser
Vilvoordelaan 192 | 1930 Zaventem T: 32 2 719 90 97 | www.fcmtravel.com/en-be
FISA
Event Organiser
Route de Lennik 451 Lennikstraat | 1070 Brussels T: +32 2 663 22 40 | F: +32 2 660 10 28 | www.fisa.be
ICF Next (page 163)
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Itinéraires (page 163)
Event Organiser
Rue de l’Aqueduc 171 | 1050 Brussels T: + 32 2 541 03 77 | T: +32 496 38 85 94 | info@itineraires.be | www.itineraires.be
JADA Events
Communication Company
Scheldestraat 57 | 2000 Antwerpen T: +32 3 257 09 13 | F: +32 3 216 00 27 | info@jada-events.be | www.jada-events.be
Kellen
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Avenue de Tervueren 188a | 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre T: +32 2 761 16 00 | info@kellencompany.com | www.kellencompany.com
MCI - Brussels Office (page 161)
PCO/AMC
Boulevard du Souverain 280 Vorstlaan | 1150 Brussels T: +32 2 320 25 03 | F: +32 2 743 15 50 | brussels@mci-group.com | www.mci-group.com
MeetMarcel
Communication Company
Muntplein 5 | 8000 Brugge T: +32 50 40 00 40 | F: +32 50 40 00 44 | info@meetmarcel.be | www.meetmarcel.be
Meet U There
PCO
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Val des Seigneurs 4 Herendal | 1150 Brussels T: +32 2 771 43 00 | F: +32 2 791 56 00 | p.claeyssens@meetuthere.be | www.meetuthere.be
Microson (page 164)
Equipment
Rue du Dobbelenberg 103 | 1130 Haren T: +32 2 216 42 42 | F: +32 2 245 65 69 | info@microson.be | www.microson.be
New Balls Please
Communication Company
Stapelplein 70/102 | 9000 Gent T: +32 9 265 98 00 | F: +32 9 265 98 09 | hello@newballsplease.be | www.newballsplease.be
OONA
Communication Company
Rijnkaai 22 | 2000 Antwerpen T: +32 3 213 99 90 | oona@oona.be | http://oonablog.com
Ovation
DMC
Boulevard du Souverain 280 | 1160 Brussels T: +32 2 739 30 22 | www.ovationdmc.com
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Perfect Plus Events
Communication Company
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CONTACT Geerwijnstraat 9 | 8000 Brugge T: +32 50 347608 | F: +32 50 344924 | events@perfectplus.be | www.perfectplus.be
Pracsis
Event Organiser
Avenue Herrmann Debroux 44 Herrmann Debrouxlaan | 1160 Brussels T: +32 2 345 91 00 | info@pracsis.be | www.pracsis.be
Profirst
Communication Company
Chaussée de Lasne 42 | 1330 Rixensart T: +32 2 344 20 46 | F: +32 2 344 20 86 | profirst@profirst.com | www.profirst.com
Secondfloor
Communication Company
Chaussée de Waterloo 870 Waterloosteenweg | 1180 Brussels T: +32 2 340 86 00 | F: +32 2 346 90 88 | info@secondfloor.be | www.secondfloor.be
Semico - Seminar & Congress Organisation Office (page 162)
PCO
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Communication Company
Dijkstraat 44 | 3150 Haacht T: +32 2 16 61 80 80 | info@sylvesterproductions.be | www.sylvesterproductions.be
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Tellus
Travel Agent
Avenue de la Basilique 353 | 1081 Koekelberg
The Oval Office
Communication Company
Herrystraat 15 | 2000 Antwerpen
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T: +32 2 414 64 03 | info@tellus.be | www.tellustravel.be
T: +32 3 204 10 90 | F: +32 3 320 84 41 | info@theovaloffice.be | www.theovaloffice.be To the point events
Communication Company
Kempische Steenweg 293 | 3500 Hasselt T: +32 11 39 70 80 | info@tothepointevents.be | www.tothepointevents.be
Triumph Benelux (page 162)
PCO
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www.triumphgroupinternational.com info.benelux@thetriumph.com
Verhulst Events
Communication Company
Jan Lindtstraat 10 | 1560 Hoeilaart T: +32 2 657 90 70 | F: +32 2 657 35 38 | info@verhulst.be | www.verhulst.be
Voice
Communication Company
Avenue Van Volxemlaan 281 | 1190 Brussels T: +32 2 290 31 00 | hello@voice.be | www.voice.be
VO Communication
Event Organiser
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Avenue Van Volxem 281 Van Volxemlaan | 1190 Brussels T: +32 2 340 04 74 | F: +32 2 340 04 89 | info@vo-group.be | www.vo-communication.com
Communication Company
Luikersteenweg 23 | 3500 Hasselt T: +32 11 77 15 50 |info@way2events.be | https://way2eventsblog.wordpress.com
We Make You Happy
Communication Company
Raas Van Gaverestraat 83 | 9000 Gent T: +32 9 335 85 18 | hello@wemakeyouhappy.be | www.wemakeyouhappy.be
White Rabbit
Communication Company
Dok Noord 4E 002 | 9000 Gent T: +32 9 233 05 14 | info@white-rabbit.be | www.white-rabbit.be
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this document was correct at the time of writing. Please contact the services providers and agencies directly to confirm all information is still valid and to make your reservation.
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Rue Ortélius 22 Ortéliusstraat | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 537 87 01 | F: +32 2 537 87 16 moreinfo@co-mana.com www.co-mana.com
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MCI Brussels
PCO - DMC - Event Organiser
Boulevard du Souverain 280 Drukpersstraat B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 320 25 03 Antony.Jean-Mertens@mci-group.com www.mci-group.com ●
MCI BRUSSELS
DOWNTOWN EUROPE
Inspire, enhance and develop your business performance with MCI Brussels. With an office of more than 100 highly skilled employees and a multicultural environment bringing different perspectives, MCI Brussels can produce outstanding events for your business. Our MCI Brussels office delivers world class PCO, Corporate and AM&C services for all types of clients all over the world. Our Group network of 60 offices across 31 countries allows us to operate globally and to support events of all sizes and formats. MCI’s moto “When people come together, magic happens” inspires all that happens within the Brussels office – this magic is at work when we support our clients and their innovative ideas. The industries we have become specialized in range from automotive to nonprofit organizations and more. Allow MCI Brussels to find the solutions for your company and create an unforgettable event for you.
Established in 1991, Downtown Europe specialises in the organisation of large congresses and tailor-made conferences allowing communities to gather, grow and evolve together. Share knowledge, develop policies, increase visibility… whatever your objectives are, we will help you achieve them. Our responsive team runs outstanding events, getting every single detail right and continually innovating. Our acute care for dedicated approach makes the difference. It’s all about building a meeting to be proud of !
Services • Event concept, planning & coordination • Legal, fiscal & insurance consultancy • Quality control & risk mitigation • Sponsorship & exhibition development • Press liaison & arrangements
Staff: 90
• Abstracts & programme management
Type of company:
PROFESSIONAL CONGRESS ORGANISERS
• Registration services & hotel rooms reservation • Venues, staff, suppliers & logistics sourcing & supervision • Protocol & security • On-site management • Reports & post conference services
Type of company:
PCO, DMC, Event Organiser, Hotel Reservation
Membership(s) professional bodies: MPI, BAPCO, ICCA, SITE and PCMA
Assets • Full service coverage • Commitment and reliability • Corporate social responsibility • 29 years of international experience
Behind each name, there is a human being ... That’s why, at Downtown Europe, we care!
For more information: www.downtowneurope.be Contact us: conferences@downtowneurope.be
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Staff: 8
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Korte Meer 16-20 | B-9000 Korte Meer 16-20 | B-9000Gent Gent T:T: +32 9 233 8686 6060 | F: 9797 +32 9 233 | F:+32 +329 9233 2338585 info@semico.be • www.semico-brussels.be info@semico.be www.semico-brussels.be
Triumph Benelux
PCO
Rue de la Presse 4 Drukpersstraat B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 227 27 92 info.benelux@thetriumph.com www.triumphgroupinternational.com
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TRIUMPH BENELUX is part of Triumph Group International – an international network of companies active in event management and communication. We are a growing group delivering creativity, innovation and bespoke event design for over 30 years.
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Triumph Group has offices in Italy (Rome|Milan), Belgium (Brussels), United Kingdom (London), China (Shanghai) and Malta (La Valletta). We are also active in the USA (New York), France (Paris), Germany (Berlin), Qatar (Doha) and Indonesia (Jakarta) through partnerships with more than 150 staff.
Our International teams in Brussels and Ghent are dedicated to the Our International teams in Brussels and Ghent are dedicated to the success of your corporate event, conferences & meetings of all sizes, success of your corporate event, conferences & meetings of all sizes, from national meetings to international congresses, from associations to corporate meetings. is a full-service PCO, handling all aspects from national meetingsSemico to international congresses, from associations of your event meetings. and offering a wide of solutions services to corporate Semico is range a full-service PCO,and handling all: prefinancing, financial management, planning, coordination, organization, aspects of your event and off ering a wide range of solutions and pre-, post- and during event (partially or complete), consultancy, scientific services : pre-fi nancing,abstract financial management, planning, coordination, programme assistance, handling, fundraising and sponsorship, exhibition management promotion. organization, pre-, post-and and during event (partially or complete),
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Staff: 7 Staff: 7 Type of company: Type of company: Professional Congress organiser Professional Congress organiser Services for both Associations and Services for both Associations and Corporations, Corporations, Event organizer Event organizer Membership(s) professional bodies: Membership(s) professional bodies: IAPCO, BAPCO IAPCO, BAPCO
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Our core business is the organisation of corporate and governmental conferences and international congresses in Europe and all over the world. Our clients include national and international associations, governmental organisations, corporate and private companies as well as the European institutions. Brussels office: Contact : d.dubru@thetriumph.com
We do like to: International invest in your upcoming project, even at the stage of the References Medical & Non-medical Congresses, Corporate first contacts, by offering the potential client Ministerial a completeMeetings financial and Events, Association Management, European Governmental Events the last 21 years. practical roadmap ofin the congress concerned, and this without any
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Addresses References: : International Medical & Non-medical Congresses,
1030 Brussels Tel : 02 880 99 90 Fax : 02 880 99 91 info@semico.be www.semico-brussels.be
• Association Management
Type of company:
Membership(s) professional bodies:
Corporate Events, Association Management, European Ministerial
Brussels Office Ghent Office : Meetings Governmental Events in the last 21 years. Rue Albertand De Latour 92 Korte Meer 16-20 1030 Brussels 9000 Ghent Tel : 02 880 :99 90 Tel : 09 233 86 60 Addresses Fax : 02 880 99 91 Fax : 09 233 85 97 Brussels Office : Ghent Office : info@semico.be info@semico.be Rue Albert De Latour 92 Korte Meer 16-20 www.semico-brussels.be www.semico.be
Our services:
MPI, ICCA, SITE, FEDERCONGRESSI
• Event Design and Management • Sponsorship and Exhibition Management • Press and Media Coverage/Management • Website Design and Maintenance • Budget and Financial Management • Marketing, Communication and Promotion Service • Accommodation and Catering Support • Strategic Advice • Medical and pharmaceutical Congresses
9000 Ghent Tel : 09 233 86 60 Fax : 09 233 85 97 info@semico.be www.semico.be
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Event Organizer
Rue de l’Aqueduc 171 Waterleidingstraat | B-1050 Brussels T: +32 2 541 03 77 | Mob: + 32 496 38 85 94 info@itineraires.be www.itineraires.be ●
ICF Next Avenue Marnix 17 Marnixlaan | B-1000 Brussels T: +32 2 275 01 00 icfnextbrussels@icfnext.com www.icf.com/next ●
ITINERAIRES
ICF NEXT
CULTURAL EVENTS SINCE 1986
At ICF Next, we do more than just organise your event. We create a memorable journey, making your brand or organisation stand out in a sea of sameness.
Are you looking for fresh and creative incentive, team-building, or social programs for your clients? Contact us and find out what’s on the “menu”:
Discover our unique ‘Smart Events’ approach, using insights, creativity and technology to design experiences that move, inspire and engage your audience.
• UNFORGETTABLE RALLIES: NEW! “Bloody inquiry, become one of our most famous detective” -> On foot, tuk tuk, old street car,... • DINE AROUND (3 courses in 3 differents venues). Best of version: with a chocolat workshop at Laurent Gerbaud
The ICF Next difference
• Private Castles for exclusive events & atmosphere and exclusive tours
A highly reputable agency with vast experience in coordinating large scale and high-level events
• THEMATIC DINER: Ex: Art Nouveau Possibilities of : costumed guides, Live band, a Jacques Brel singer,...
TYPE OF COMPANY Cultural event/ guided tours/ animation Team bulding/ incentive Thematic diner/ cultural programs for congress Provider of guide for museum
PCO
Creating unique and innovation design concepts and event formats
Accelerated change. Beautifully delivered.
• CUSTOM-TAILORED ITINERAIRIES: Art Nouveau, Trendy Antwerp, Brel and Brussels by night, Beer and chocolate, another Bruges, Simenon and Maigret, Fashion workshops, design, Sex and the city, gay, “Who killed Sir the Count?”
Staff: 150
In Brussels and all Belgium. Our programs are exclusive and interactive.
Type of company:
OUR TEAM: • 4 specialists who ensure that your program meets your objectives and exceeds your clients expectations.
PCO, Event organizer, DMC
Eco label: ISO 14001
• 200 multilingual guides, entertainers, coordinators, hotesses, ... specialists in Belgium’s off the beaten path treasures. • We answer 7 days a week • Our aim: to live art as an “Art de Vivre”
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360-degree communication linked with your event (digital and offline media, audio-visual, public relations and more)
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Itinéraires
Microson
Interpretation - Equipment
FCM Events & Incoming Services
DMC - Event Organiser
Vilvoordelaan 192 B-1930 Zaventem T: + 32 2 719 90 97 events@be.fcm.travel www.fcmtravel.com/en-be
Rue du Dobbelenberg 103 Dobbelenbergstraat B-1130 Brussels T: + 32 2 216 42 42 info@microson.be www.microson.be
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MICROSON
Leading provider of simultaneous interpretation equipment in Belgium with 40 years of experience
Inspirational & memorable events for companies worldwide. FCM Events & Incoming Services will create a lasting impression for every meeting, incentive, conference or corporate event in Brussels or in Benelux.
Do you need to organize a conference or an event? We provide help and support for your conference or event, finding solutions together to make them successful. We offer you all the audiovisual services needed, such as sound systems (for your audience), simultaneous translations in case of multilingual audience, video projection (of content), stage lighting or ambiance lighting, and more if needed.
Whether you want to boost your team spirit or celebrate with customers, each event is viewed by FCM as an opportunity to grow your business. With 30 years of experience, creativity and eye for detail, FCM is your perfect partner, whether your event is for 15 or 2.000 guests. We source, contract & manage:
Our team of skilled and motivated professionals is at your disposal for your project.
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Up-to-date venues
Our quality of service will surprise you.
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Group travel
Word of mouth is our best advertising « Small enough to care, large enough to make it happen »
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Staff:
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Type of company:
Type of company:
DMC, Event Organiser, Hotel Reservation, Transport
Rental & Sales : audiovisual and interpretation equipment
Membership(s) professional bodies: SITE, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence
FCM crafts events that will capture what your business is about and the goals you want to achieve. From the sourcing of venues, accommodation and suppliers to the delivery of the event itself and the post-event debriefing, our specialized team is an extension of yours. Contact: Geneviève Asselberghs, Sales & Account Manager MICE genevieve.asselberghs@be.fcm.travel +3227194848
Leading provider of simultaneous interpretation equipment in Belgium with 40 years of experience Technical audiovisual and interpretation support for meetings and conferences. www.microson.be
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Gemeenveldstraat 93 | B-1652 Beersel T: +32 2 361 65 59 events@admire.be www.admire.be
AIM GROUP BELGIUM
PCO
Grensstraat 7 B9 | B-1831 Diegem T: +32 2 722 82 30 brussels@aimgroup.eu www.aimgroupinternational.com
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@dmire a leading reference in Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg.
AIM GROUP BELGIUM We are experts in the fields of :
The only organization DMCP certified!
• Professional congress organizing
@dmire, as a DMC, delivers the highest level of knowledge and commitment to the destination management profession for national and international clients. We offer complete management services from planning to completion, ranging from International meetings and congresses to large scale events to incentive programmes. We listen to your ideas and assist you in shaping the vision and the concept for your event . We deliver something that is unique and distinctive using our knowledge, the latest technology to design, produce and manage your event, our expertise and over 30 years of experience.
• International business travel • Hotel Accommodation and Housing Contracting • Worldwide destination management • Destination management • Healthcare meeting planning • Medical education
• International Business Travel
• Conference and incentive management
• Destination Management Company
• Event and promotion services
• Professional Congress Organizer
• AIM Sport events
• Transfers and transportation
• Association management
Staff: 9 Type of company:
PCO, Incentive House, Event Organizer, DMC
Membership(s) professional bodies: MPI, SITE, ADMEI, Febelux
• Offsite events • Tours and activities • Teambuilding and Incentives • Dining and Gala dinners • Themed décor and entertainment
Staff: 10 Type of company:
Local Expert with Global Reach.
PCO, Meeting Planner, Event organizer, Exhibition management, DMC, Incentives, Incoming
International representation with Hosts Global, UniqueWorld, DMS, 1DMCWorld, Evintra
Membership(s) professional bodies:
• Hospitality staff
INCON, ICCA, IATA, SITE, MPI and IAPCO
Certifications: CMP – Certified Meeting Professional CMM – Certificate in Meeting Management DMCP – Destination Management Certified Professional CIS – Certified Incentive Specialist EDC – Event Design Certificate EPCP – Emergency Preparedness Certificte BBE -Belgian Business Excellence Awards
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AIM Brussels Part of AIM Group International
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• Event design and management
Your visitors will feel at home in Brussels thanks to its compact, guest-friendly and cosmopolitan nature.
Compact city with a
neighbourhood feeling everywhere you go
Bilingual
2,400 km
French/Dutch with English and other languages widely spoken Main airport is just 20 minutes by train from city centre
1,500 km
600 km
High-speed train station in city centre Easy tram, bus
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❘ GENERAL INFORMATION Geographical info Area Brussels : 162 km².
Population
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• Belgium has more than 11 million inhabitants • Brussels has 1,187,890 inhabitants, including many people from other EU countries.
L anguage • Bilingual (French/Dutch) in Brussels • Dutch in Flanders (the North of Belgium) • French in Wallonia (the South of Belgium) • German in the East of Belgium • English is widely spoken and understood.
Climate
Visa Nationals of the European Union (excl. UK and Ireland) and Switzerland will need an identity card. Nationals of the UK and Ireland, and countries outside the EU, need a valid passport.
Cash points Automatic cash machines can be found in all parts of the city. Cash withdrawals may be made using your credit card. The logos of cards accepted are shown beside the machine. Banks are usually open from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 16:00. Some are also open on Saturday mornings.
Shops
• Rue Neuve & surroundings : Basic shopping, clothing boutiques, multi-brand department stores and large stores. • Rue du Midi & surroundings : Comic strips, stamps, coins and second-hand outlets. • Sablon, Marolles & surroundings : Antiques, chocolates, second-hand & decorative outlets, art galleries. • Porte de Namur/Place Louise & surrounding: Top quality clothes, accessories, home design • Rue des Tongres : Eclectic shops in the European Institutions area. • Place Brugmann & surroundings : Trendy shops, patisseries and restaurants
Public holidays 2019 • 1 January
New Year's Day
• 13 April
Easter Monday
• 1 May
Labour Day
• 21 May
Ascension Day
Time
Shops are usually open from 10:00 to 18:00 or 19:00. from Monday to Saturday. On Fridays, some stores stay open until 20:00 or 21:00. In many districts, some stores are also open on Sunday and/or in the evening.
• 01 June
Whit Monday
• GMT +1 in winter GMT +2 in summer
• 21 July
National Day
The main shopping areas
• 15 August
Assumption Day
• Grand-Place & surroundings : Souvenirs, chocolates, lace and crystal.
• 1 November
All Saints' Day
• 11 November
Armistice Day
• Rue Antoine Dansaert & surroundings: Fashion and design boutiques.
• 25 December
Christmas Day
• Brussels has a temperate, maritime climate. • The average temperature in summer is 18° Celsius (64° Fahrenheit). • The average winter temperature is 3° Celsius (37° Fahrenheit).
Money Unit of currency is the euro (€). There are coins of €1 and €2, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. Notes are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and €500.
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• Direct flights from 200 destinations • Only 20 mins and 12 km from city centre • 70% of passengers are business travellers
Train
www.brusselsairport.be
20-minute journey from airport to Brussels city centre: “Airport City Express” links airport to Brussels North, Brussels Central and Brussels Midi stations up to 6 trains an hour from 06:00 to 24:00.
reception & services Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Emergency • Ambulance/Fire
dial 100
• Police
dial 101
• European emergency call
dial 112
• On-call dentists
T: +32 2 426 10 26
• On-call doctors
T: +32 2 479 18 18
• All-night pharmacy
T: 070 66 01 60
• STIB-MIVB
dial 1707
Tips & service • Hotels service included • Restaurants service (12%) and VAT are included (tip for exceptional service) • Cloakroom attendant €1.25 to €2.50 per person
Access
Information desk
The airport train station is located below the terminal (basement level-1).
www.sncb.be or www.railtime.be
Brussels Airport information desk is located in the arrivals hall. T: +32 2 753 77 53 (from abroad) or T: 0900 70 000 (€ 0.50/min.)
Welcome services for professional
Taxi Airport drop-off points at Arrivals and Departures halls. Taxi pick-up point outside Arrivals hall. www.taxi.irisnet.be
organisers
Special facilities and services Information and reservations visit.brussels : T: +32 2 549 50 35 - F: +32 2 549 50 59
Public transport
VIP services
Bus 12 (Line 21 during the week-end, on Public Holidays and after 20:00)
Personal welcome
The Airport Line is a 30-minute express service between Brussels Airport and the European district. 3 times/hour
Buy your ticket from the GO ticket vending machines before boarding.
Hostesses Multilingual hostesses available
Tickets bought from the driver are more expensive.
Corporate event facility
Airport bus station is situated below Arrivals hall and can be accessed by lifts and elevators via the Diamant zone.
Announce your event with banners, panels or mobile stands !
www.stib.be - T: 070 23 20.00
• Cinema €1.00 if usherette service is provided
Car
• Public toilet
Via Brussels Ring; follow signs for Airport or Zaventem
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Amsterdam Düsseldorf London Paris Roma
> 00h45 > 00h50 > 01h10 > 01h00 > 02h10
Motorways are toll-free.
parking
Parking for 12,000 vehicles, 10,800 of which are within walking distance from the terminal building.
Brussels Airport
Parking, boarding and disembarking facilities for people with reduced mobility, including wheelchair facilities in terminal and at boarding gates.
www.brusselsairport.be
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Practical amenities Car rental In the arrivals hall you will find the desks of the major car rental companies. Open from 06:30 to 23:00
Low Emission Zone (LEZ)
Brussels South Charleroi Airport www.charleroi-airport.com
Antwerp Airport (Deurne) www.antwerp-airport.be
L anguage Depending on the region, road signs are in French, Dutch or both
• Speed limits Built-up areas 50 km/h and 30 km/h zones
Meeting rooms - Wireless Internet access, copy service, fax service, telephones, etc.
Other roads 70 km/h and 90 km/h, motorways 120 km/h
T: +32 2 714 02 00
Antwerpen / Amsterdam
Luggage www.aviapartner.aero and www.flightcare.be
As of 1 January 2018, the use of the most polluting vehicules is prohibited in the Brussels LEZ. • Vehicules registered abroad must be registered before entering the territory of Brussels. • Check if your vehicule is allowed within the LEZ: www.lez.brussels
Safety
Business services
Baggage handling terms and reservations:
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Oostende / London
Liège / Düsseldorf
Left luggage facilities on Level 0 (near bus terminal)
• Seat belts Must be worn by both front and rear seat passengers. • Maximum blood alcohol The maximum blood alcohol level is 0.5 grams per litre. Drivers must give way to all vehicles (including trams and buses) coming from the right, except when the road they are driving on has priority.
Namur / Luxembourg
Mons / Paris
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Central Station
Midi Station
Belgian Railways (SNCB/NMBS) SNCB Europe information service: The Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, France, Great Britain, Switzerland and Austria T: + 32 70 79 79 79 (€0.30/min). Weekdays: from 8:00 to 20:00
Event signs
Coach
Announce your event with signs on platforms and in the station, banners at exits or mobile stands in the Thalys Hall.
Access Rue de France.
1h22 > Paris - 24 trains per day 1h50 > Amsterdam - 13 trains per day
www.thalys.com
Tickets
www.eurostar.com
www.belgianrail.be www.b-europe.com www.railtime.be
Brussels Midi/Zuid Brussels Midi/Zuid is the main interchange for international services and offers a full range of amenities and services for the international traveller.
VIP services Meeting rooms: choice of various capacities and technical equipment, available by the hour or per day. Personal welcome: available for members of Frequent Traveller, Golden Card, etc.
Parking (1,650 places underground) access:
• Thalys:
• Eurostar:
Available at station ticket counters and via internet. Discount fares available for selected tourist excursions and in conjunction with certain major events.
Car
Access by train
Weekends and public holidays: from 9:00 to 16:30
Authorised parking up to 60 min.
2h01 > London - 11 trains per day
• TGV (high-speed trains) www.b-europe.com • ICE (European Inter City)
www.b-europe.com
Taxi 3 pick-up points at Brussels Midi station : Place Horta/Rue de France/Rue Couverte.
www.taxi.irisnet.be
Rue de France or Tour du Midi.
Practical amenities • Airport timetable Flights indicated on electronic board. Air France office for international flights T: +32 2 526 12 79 • Car rental Rental companies located in the central concourse • Luggage Porters available. • Left luggage Reservations at the left-luggage centre (paying service). Automatic and manual, 24h/24. Business services • Wireless Internet access • Shopping Shopping gallery open from 07:00 to 19:00.
Public transport Metro: access Rue Couverte. Tram: access Rue de France and Rue Couverte. Bus: indicated at the station.
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Stib/mivb This is the name of the Brussels public transport company. (metro, tram and bus) Rue Royale / Koningsstraat 76 | 1000 Brussels T: 070 23 20 00 (€0.30/min.)
www.stib.be
SPeCiAl CongreSS PASSeS STIB Contact: b2b@stib.irisnet.be
tiCketS Available from metro stations, STIB / MIVB “Bootik”, selected new agents and Tourist Information Centres.
CoSt Three elements make up the price of a taxi ride : » Price per km : €1.80 within Brussels €2.70 outside the 19 Brussels municipalities
» Waiting charge/hour : €30 Fares are displayed on the meter and include service. Tips are up to you but are always well received. Average fare city-centre - airport is €40. Some taxi companies offer special rates.
Attention The taximeter must be switched on at the start of the ride. You will be provided with a printed receipt at the end of the ride. Only taxis with the official sign of the Brussels Region are allowed to pick you up (unless you have made a reservation).
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• Taxis Ucclois: T: +32 2 374 20 20 • TaxiBus for persons with reduced mobility: T: +32 2 515 23 65 www.taxibus.be
taXi info Brussels-Capital Region T: 0800 94 001 E-mail: taxiservice@mrbc.irisnet.be
www.taxi.irisnet.be
You must reserve your journey at the latest 20 min. before your desired departure The price of the journey inside the Brussels Region is € 6.00.
» Pick-up charge : €2.40 during the day €4.40 at night
• Single ticket (outside vehicle) €2.10 • Single ticket (inside vehicle) €2.50 • 5-journey card €8.00 • 10-journey card €14.00 • 24 hour unlimited journey card €7.50 • 48 hours unlimited journey card €14.00 • 72 hours unlimited journey card €18.00 • Airport Line Ticket (outside vehicle) €4.50 • Airport Line Ticket (inside vehicle) €6.00 • Noctis Night Network apply day fares (only Friday and Saturday night) Free metro maps are available from metro stations and Tourist Information Offices.
Is a collective taxi service in the Brussels Region every day between 23:00 and 6:00.
bruSSelS tAxi ComPAnieS • Autolux: T: +32 2 411 41 42 • Taxis Bleus T: +32 2 268 00 00 • Taxi Capital T: +32 2 427 77 77 • Taxis Verts: T: +32 2 349 49 49 Adapted vehicule for people with reduced mobility
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biKe rentinG villo Villo! is a service for hiring bikes, available in the 19 Brussels municipalities, including the City of Brussels, with 360 stations and 5,000 cycles throughout the region. T: +32 78 05 11 10 • Rent a bike at 360 points in the city, every day, 24h/24. • 1,800 electric units. • The ticket, valid 1 or 7 days, is aimed at occasional users. CoSt
1-day ticket €1.60 7-days ticket €8.20 delAy
• The first 1/2 hour is free. • The second 1/2 hour costs €0.50. • Beyond: €2 by 1/2 hour of overtime.
www.villo.be
blue bike Available at Brussels' South, Central, North and Luxembourg SNCB train stations.
www.blue-bike.be
www.brusselstaxi.be For any complaints, first of all note the registration number of the taxi
shared electric bicycles (free-floating)
T: 0800 94 001
billy bike
ColleCto
www.billy.bike
www.collecto.org
JumP (uber)
T: +32 2 800 36 36
www.jump.com
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❘ INTERESTING WEBSITES BRUSSELS www.visit.brussels/meetings
visit.brussels and The Brussels Convention & Visitors Bureau
EN - FR - NL
www.visit.brussels/sustainablemeetings
Brussels sustainable ideas, tips for meeting organisers
FR - NL - EN
www.visit.brussels/qualitydestination
Comments to improve destination quality
FR - NL - EN
www.bookingdesk.brussels
Official hotel reservation
EN
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www.brussels.be
City of Brussels website
EN - FR - NL
www.be.brussels
Brussels Capital Region website
FR – NL - EN
www.micecalendar.be
visit.brussels MICE calendar of professional meetings and events
EN
www.commissioner.brussels
Brussels Commissioner single point of contact for all European institutions and international organisations, including expat welcome desk
EN - FR - NL
www.beci.be
Brussels Enterprises Commerce and Industry
FR - NL
www.invest-export.irisnet.be
Customised assistance for exporters
EN - FR - NL
www.abe-bao.be
Brussels Enterprise Agency
FR - NL - EN
www.agenda.brussels
Brussels events, theatre, exhibition, concerts, shows and cinema agenda
FR - NL - EN
www.handy.brussels
Travel guide for travelers with disabilities
FR - NL - EN
www.brusselsmuseums.be
Council of the Brussels Museums
FR - NL - EN
CONVENTION & TOURISM SITES FOR FLANDERS AND WALLONIA www.belgiumconventionbureau.be
Flanders-Brussels Convention Bureau
EN - NL
www.meetingpointbelgium.be
Wallonia-Brussels Convention Bureau
EN - FR - NL - DE - ES
www.walloniebelgiquetourisme.be
Wallonie Belgique Tourisme
EN - FR - NL - DE - ES - IT
www.visitflanders.com
Tourism in Flanders and Brussels
EN - FR - NL - DE - ES - IT
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS www.accbelgium.be
ACC, Association of Communication Companies
FR - NL
www.venues.be
Brussels Special Venues
EN - FR - NL - DE
www.europeancitiesmarketing.com
ECM, European Cities Marketing
EN
www.febelux.com
Febelux, Federation of fairs and exhibitions in Belgium and the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg
EN - FR - NL
http://faib.org
FAIB, Federation of European and International Associations based in Belgium
EN – FR – NL - DE
www.mpiweb.org
MPI, Meeting Professionals International
EN
www.siteglobal.com
SITE, Society of Incentive & Travel Executives
EN
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UIA, Union of International Associations
EN
www.iccaworld.com
ICCA, International Congress & Convention Association
EN
www.esae.org
ESAE, European Society of Association Executives
EN
www.pcma.org
PCMA, Professional Convention Management Association
EN
www.aivfc-congres.com
AIVFC, International Association of French-Speaking Conference Cities
FR
www.iaee.com
IAEE, International Association of Exhibitions and Events
EN
www.cvent.com
Event management, online event registration, venue sourcing
EN
www.destinationmarketing.org
DMAI, Destination Marketing Association International
EN
www.europa.eu
The official site of the European Union
All official European languages
www.europarl.europa.eu
The multilingual website server of the European Parliament
All official European languages
❘ MEET IN BELGIUM BRUSSELS visit.brussels Brussels Convention & Association Bureau
bip - Rue Royale/Koningsstraat 2-4 B-1000 Brussels
T +32 2 549 50 51 F +32 2 549 50 59
www.visit.brussels/meetings meetings@visit.brussels
visit.brussels Tourism Office
bip - Rue Royale/Koningsstraat 2-4 B-1000 Brussels
T +32 2 513 89 40 F +32 2 513 83 20
www.visit.brussels info@visit.brussels
Flanders-Brussels Convention Bureau
Grasmarkt 61 B-1000 Brussels
T +32 2 504 04 35
www.visitflanders.com congres@conventionbureau.be
Toerisme Vlaanderen
Grasmarkt 61 B-1000 Brussels
T +32 2 504 03 00 F +32 2 504 03 77
www.visitflanders.com info@toerismevlaanderen.be
FLANDERS
WALLONIA Wallonia-Belgique Convention Bureau
www.meetinbelgium.com meetings.incentives@opt.be
Wallonie-Belgique Tourisme - WBT
www.belgique-tourisme.be
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ABOUT EUROPE
â?˜ USEFUL AND FREE APPS IN BRUSSELS transportation to and in brussels
We’ve rounded up a selection of useful, free and rock solid apps to help you, or your event participants, in Brussels
Brussels Airport Use the flight tracker NMBS/SNCB (Belgian Railways) Plan your trip, set reminders, and get notified
Discover all the mobility services useful in Brussels to move around in a smart way
www.mobilite-mobiliteit.brussels
STIB/MIVB (Public transportation in Brussels) Travel by bus, metro or trams
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sport and MoVe in the city
Bappz Download and use the Brussels metro map
AllBikesNow (by Villo) Bike one of the 5.000 self-service bikes (360 stations)
Waze (GPS Navigation) Get directions, traffic and alerts from the community BePark Find the nearest public parking to your destination
Bird, Cambio, Billy Bike, Ubeeqo, Troty, Lime, Dott, Go Poppy, Scooty: All your apps to scoot the city!
eCab Request, ride and pay your taxi via your mobile phone
Brussels Garden (By Brussels Environment) Discover the 8,000 hectares of parks and woodlands
UberX Check rating and hire a private professional driver Splyt (by Taxis Verts) Share a taxi and pay up to 40% less
SityTrail (by Geolives Belgium) Make the use of this GPS for outdoor activities
Collecto (by Taxis Verts) Use a collective or shared night taxi service
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eatinG and GoinG out Resto.be Experience restaurants in town
Resto Lastminute Reserve the same day and get 20% to 50% off
The Fork (by tripadvisor) Search and book a restaurant
Fritkot (‘Des frites à Bruxelles’) Best guide to the best chip (French Fries!) shops
Too good to go
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The best app to fight food waste and save great food!
discoVer the city and its hidden stories visit.brussels mobile site Use the official mobile website for Brussels activities
agenda.brussels mobile site Use the official mobile calendar of cultural activities
Tales & tours Tourguide with maps, tours, images, audios, videos
365.be Discover Belgian tourist attractions and museums
Tripadvisor Use the largest travel site in the world
Manyguide Get recommendations from 600 locals, on demand
Around me Identify your position and choose places around you Most apps are for iPhone and Android effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this document was correct at the time of writing. Please check the apps specifications directly before installing them.
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Basilica Koekelberg 56, 61, 74, 139 Bazaar 116 B-19 77 BBDO Belgium 156 Beaubelge 126 BeCentral 79 Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre 102, 110 BE-HERE 74, 147 BEL.Brussels 75, 87 Belga Queen 116, 118, 119 Belgium Beer Days 126 Belgian Beer Palace 73 Belgian Chocolate Village 126 Belgian Comic Strip Center 61, 76, 94, 126, 139, 152 Belle Maraîchère 118 Bellone (La) 77 BePark 176 BELvue & Coudenberg (Museums) 59, 92, 137 Best Western Hotel Royal Centre 102 Beursschouwburg (De) 77 Bibliotheca Wittockiana 77 Bike-friendly 46, 49, 98 Bike Renting (Villo) 173 BIP, house of the capital region 26, 78, 92 Bird 176 Birdy 75 Birmingham Palace 56, 67, 74 Bloody Louis 75 BLOOM (NH Brussels) 100 Blue Elephant 116 Blu Royal Hotel (Radisson) 58, 100 Bluepoint Brussels 75 BMW Brussels 77 Boa Karaoké Room 126 Bocconi 116 Botanique 61, 75 BOZAR 56, 57, 59, 74, 80, 137, 139, 141 BOZAR Brasserie 116 BOZAR Victor 117 Bravo Discovery 126 Brasserie de la Gare 118 Brasserie de l’Ommegang 116 Brasserie des Etangs Mellaerts 116
Brasserie du Heysel 116 Brasserie Ploegmans 118 Brasserie du Prince d’Orange 116 Brewspot 126 Brilliant Belgium 126 Brilliant ideas 126 Bronks Brussels 76 Brukselbinnestebuiten 126 Brussels Airport 169 Brussels Booking Desk (BBD) 99 Brussels By Water 78, 126, 146 Brussels Chatterguides 126 Brussels Choco Story 127 Brussels Event Brewery 56, 67, 74 Brussels Expo 56, 69, 73, 74 Brussels Games 149 Brussels Garden 176 Brussels Grill 116 Brussels Hotels 99 Brussels Kart Expo 56, 69, 74, 81 Brussels Performance Incentives 127 Brussels44Center 74 Brussels segway 127 Brussels Sightjogging 127, 148 Brussels South Charleroi Airport 169, 170 Brussels Special Venues (BSV) 74, 174 Bus Bavard 127 Business Faculty 76 Business Services 16, 170, 171 C Cactus 127, 146 Callens Café 116 Cambio 176 Carrefour de l'Europe (NH Brussels) 101 Carrérond 79 Casino Brussels - Viage (Grand) 75, 88 Castel Gravenhof 78, 89, 102 Castle of Val-Duchesse 77 Catering 115 Cauchie House 79, 142 Cecoforma 156 Cellars/Caves/Kelders (Cureghem) 75 CEN CENELEC Management Centre 77 Centrale for Contemporary Art 79, 141
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Cercle de Lorraine 63, 75 Cercle Royal Gaulois 76 Ceria campus 74 Chalet de la forêt 116 Chalet de la pede 116 Chalet du Laerbeek 116 Chalet Robinson 76, 90, 166 Chambord Hotel 102 Charles of Lorraine (Palace – La Rotonde) 76 Châtelain (le) 100 Chaufferie (la) 77 Chez Léon 116, 118, 120 Chez Maman 149 Choco-Story 127 Chou de Bruxelles 118 Choux de Bruxelles 127 CIVA 63, 77, 141 Cinémas Kinepolis 75 Cirque Royal 56, 61, 74 Cité du Dragon 116 City Golf 127 City Run 127 Climate 168 Claridge 75 Clefs d’or 98 Clouds 156 Colonies (hotel) 102 Collecto 173, 176 Co-mana 156, 160 Conceptum 156 Congrès (Hotel du) 102 Concept Chocolat 127 Concert Noble 75 Contact us 31 Conrad Consulting 156 Constant Vanden Stock Stadium (Lotto Park) 56, 67, 74 Convention Bureau 33, 38, 40, 174, 175 Cook & Book 116 Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria 5, 6 Co-Space 4, 17, 37 Cospaia 116, 120 Costermans 78 Coudenberg 78, 137 Cour (La) 79
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A Academy of Belgium (Royal) 76 Accorhotels 102 Action Team Training 126 ADAM Art &Design Museum Atomium 6 9, 141 Admire 126, 156, 159 Advanced Fair 156 Agenda.brussels 9, 125, 174, 177 Aim Group Belgium 156, 159 Albert Hall Complex 75 AllBikesNow 176 Alleluias Event 126 Aloft Brussels Schuman Hotel 102 Amigo Brussels Hotel 60, 100, 103, 116 Ancienne Belgique AB 59, 74 Anchor Brussels Event 76 Annapurna Consult 126 Antwerp Airport (Deurne) 169, 170 Appart’City 5 Aqua Hotel 102 ARAU 126, 139 Area 76 Arkadia 126, 140 Armes de Bruxelles (Aux) 116, 119 Army and Military History (Royal Museum of) 56, 65, 74, 142, 143 Arriving by air 170 Arriving by car 170 Arriving by train 171 Around me 177 Arsenal (L’) 75, 83 Arsene 50 112 Art and History (Royal Museum of) 75, 91 Art Nouveau (incentive) 6 3, 65, 132, 134, 163 Artexis Group 156 Atelier Isabelle de Borchgrave 63, 76, 126 Atomium 33, 69, 73, 76, 85, 137 Auberge de Boendael 116 Autoworld 56, 57, 65, 74, 80, 142, 143 Autoworld Restaurant 116 AviaSim 126
Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU 101 Courtyard by Marriott Brussels 101 Co.Station 79 Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace 100, 106 Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport 100 Cultural centres : Auderghem/Oudergem 75 Bellone (La) 77 Jacques Franck 76 Uccle/Ukkel 74 Vaartkapoen 78 Cum Laude 156 (Cureghem) Cellars 67
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D DM&S Communications 156 d-side group 156 DDMC 156 De Boeck Incoming and Events 156 Deep Dinner 127 De Linde 78 De Markten 78 Delvaux 127 Démence (La) 149 Demeure Abbatiale de Dieleghem 77 Destrée Organisation 156, 160 De Zeyp 78 Dinner in the sky 127, 144, 145 Discover-B (incentive) 127 Discover Belgium 127 Districts : 53 > 58 -Grand’Place -Rogier -Louise -Europe -Midi -Heysel DigitYser Dixseptième Hotel Do it Yourself Docks Dome Dolce La Hulpe (Hotel) Domaine Allard
58-59 60-61 62-63 64-65 66-67 68-69 77 101 127 56, 61, 74, 81 100 77
Dôme Hotel Dominican Hotel (The) Downtown Europe
101 101 156, 161
E Ecab 176 Ecco la Luna 127, 132 Ecodynamic Company 48 Ecolabels 46, 97 Edificio 75, 77 Egmont Palace 59, 75 E-Guides 127 Elzenhof 79 EMAS 46, 48, 97 Enygma 127 Esebo 127 Escape Events 157 Escape Prod 127, 152 Escape Rush 127 Espace Leopold S. Senghor 77 Esprit de Sel Brasserie (L’) 116 Eureka Events 127 Eurobussing (Keolis/ De Boeck) 156 Eurostars Montgomery Hotel 94 100 Event Hall 10, 56, 69, 74 Event Lounge 74 Event Masters 128, 157 Event Mosaic 128, 157 Events in the Sky (Dinner in the sky) 128 Everna 78 Experience Brussels 59, 70 EXPO (BRUSSELS) 56, 69, 73, 74 F Fabbrica (La) 116 Fabienne Delvigne Création 128 Factory Forty 77 Fast Forward Events 157 FCM Events & Incoming Services 128, 164 Fédération of Enterprises in Belgium – FEB 76, 87 Ferme Rose (La) 78 Fermette (La) 78 Fils de Jules (Le) 116 Fine Arts (Royal Museums of)
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30, 55, 59, 75, 86, 137, 139, 141 First Euroflat Hotel 101 FISA 157 Flagey 63 Floris Hotel Arlequin Grand Place 102, 109 Fonderie (La) 78 Forêt de Soignes (sport centre) 79 Forest National 56, 63, 67, 74 Food & Dining 109 Frajlick 128 Fritkot 177 Friture René 118 Fun Quest 128 Futurist Games 128 G Galeries Ravenstein 78 Gare maritime 6, 7, 56, 73 Gastronomy 115 Gay-Friendly 149, 150 Global Enterprises 128 Go Poppy 176 Grand Forestier (Au) 118 Grand-Place (Maison) 77, 93 Gravenhof (Castel) 78, 89, 102 Green Key 46, 48, 97 Gresham Belson Hotel Brussels 101 G-STIK 32, 33 H Halles Saint-Géry 76 Halles de Schaerbeek 74 Handy.brussels 49, 174 Hard Rock Café 76, 88, 116, 151 Hergé (Museum) 152 Hilton Brussels Grand-Place 101, 106, 116 Hilton Garden Inn Brussels City Center 100 Hof ter Musschen 76 Holiday Inn Brussels Airport 100 Horta (Museum) 63, 79, 139 Hotel de la Poste 73 Hotel (the) 100, 108 Hotel /House (Mansion) : - Autrique
79, 139
- Cauchie - Max Hallet Hotels Hotel Solvay Hotel (The) Hubert Hotel Grand-Place
79, 142 63, 79, 138 97 63, 79, 100, 108 100
I IAC International Association Centre 76 Ibis Brussels Centre Gare du Midi 100 Ibis Brussels City Centre Hotel 102 Ibis Brussels Erasmus 102 Ibis Brussels Off Grand-Place 102 ICAB Business & Technology Incubator 79 ICF Next 157, 163 Indigo Brussels City 5, 101 International Auditorium (The) 77, 94 In & out 128 ISO 14001 46, 48, 97 ISO 20121 46, 48, 97 Itinéraires (Event Organizer) 128, 140, 157, 163 Izan Avenue Louise Hotel 100 J Jacques Franck (Cultural Center) Jada Events Jazz Station Jeux d’Hiver (Les) Jewish Museum
76 157 78 116 78
K Kaaitheater 75 Kanal – Centre Pompidou 56, 73, 75, 140, 141 Karreveld (Castle) 76 KBR - Royal Library of Belgium 76, 146 Kellen 157 King Baudouin Stadium 69, 75 Klare Lijn 128 Koezio 128 Konki 128 Korei 128 KVS 61, 75 Kwint Brasserie 116
M Maalbeek (De) 78 Madeleine (La) 30, 74, Magellan (Le) 116 Magritte (Musée/Museum) 59, 73, 75, 86, 137 Maison (La) : - de la Poste - de l’Automobile - des Brasseurs - du Cygne - Grand-Place - Notre-Dame du Chant d’Oiseau - Maison Carine Gilson - Maison NATAN - Maison Particulière
6, 75, 82 76 78 116 77, 93 77 129 129 63
Magic Escape 129 Malou Castle 79 Manacoach 129 Manufacture (La) 116, 121 Manufacture 111 - 151 Manyguide 177 Marivaux Hotel, Congress & Seminar Centre 102 Marriott Hotel (Grand-Place) 100 Maps 173 Markten (De) 78 Martin’s Brussels EU 101 Martin’s Château du Lac & Manoir 100 Max Hallet Hotel 63, 79, 138 MCI Group 157, 161 Meat Me 116 Medecine Museum 78 MeetMarcel 157 Meet U There 157 MEININGER Hotel Brussels City Center 102 Mercure Brussels Airport Hotel 102, 110 Mercure Brussels Centre Midi 101 Metropole Executive Centre 75 Metropole Brussels (Hotel) 100, 103 Microson 157, 164 Midi station – South station 63, 169, 171 Midtown Grill (Marriott Brussels Hotel) 116 Mill & Food Museum (Brussels) 79 MIM (Musical Instruments Museum) 59, 77, 91, 117, 139 MIMA (Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art) 61, 77, 141, 151 Mini-Europe 69, 76, 93, 143 Mixua 129 Modern Event 75 Money 168 Monnaie (La)/De Munt Opera House 56, 57, 59, 74 MOOF (Museum of Original Figurines) 59, 76, 152 Motel One Brussels 102 Moulin de Lindekemale 116 Muntpunt 79
Museum : - of the Armed Forces and Military History (Royal) 56, 65, 74, 142, 143 - of Art & History (Royal) 75, 91 - BELvue & Coudenberg 59, 92, 137 - Clockarium 79 - Fine Arts of Belgium (Royal) 30, 55, 59, 75, 86, 137, 139, 141, - Magritte 59, 73, 75, 86, 137 - Musical Instruments 59, 77, 91, 117, 139 Music Village (The)
78
N Natural Sciences (Museum of) 65, 77, 143 Nekkersdal 77 Nemo33 Diving Centre 77, 117, 127, 129, 145 New Balls Please 157 NewHotel Charlemagne 101 NEO 7, 56, 73 9Hotel Chelton 5 NH Brussels Airport Hotel 101 NH Brussels Bloom 100 NH Brussels EU Berlaymont 101 NH Carrefour de l’Europe 101 NH Collection Brussels Louise 101 NH Grand Place Arenberg 101 NMBS 171, 176 Noordzee – Mer du Nord 118 Nouveau Taste (Crowne Plaza) 117 Novotel Brussels Airport 102 Novotel Brussels Centre Midi Station Hotel 100 Novotel Brussels off Grand Place 100 Novotel Brussels City Centre 101, 107 O Objectif (L’) Ocean Diva Belgium Old Wild West Ommegang Once in Brussels OONA Op Weule Orangerie du Parc d’Egmont
181
117 129 117 9 129, 146 157 77 117
Organization Services Oval Office (The) Ovation Belgium
129 158 157
P Palais des Académies 76 Parc (Théâtre Royal du) 75 Park Atrium (Regus) 79 Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport Hotel 102, 111 Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi Hotel 1 02, 111 Park Side Brasserie 117 Parker Hotel Brussels Airport 100 Patinoire Royale (La) 76 Petit Palais (Le) 118 Pentahotel Brussels city centre 101 Pentahotel Brussels Airport 102 Perfect Plus Events 129, 157 Personal (shopper) 129 Philanthropy House 79 Pianofabriek (De) 78 Pink Screens Festival 149 Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre 101 Pillows Grand Hotel Place Rouppe 101 Pistolet Original 118 Planetarium 69, 77 Planète Chocolat 129 Plaza Brussels (Le) 100, 107 Plaza (Théâtre Le) 74, 84 Porte de Hal (Musée) 66, 67, 76 Poseidon sport centre 78 Poste (Maison de la) 6, 73, 75, 82 Practicalities 167 > 173 Pracsis 158 President Hotel 5, 101, 108 Pride 9, 149 Pride Festival 9, 149 Profirst 158 Progress Hotel 101 Promo Events 130 Pro Velo 98, 130, 146 Public (Le) 76 Public holidays 168 Public Transport 173
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L Laerbeek (Chalet du) 116 La Manufacture 116, 121 La Quincaillerie 117, 121 Lasergame 128 Laurent Gerbaud Chocolate Workshop 23, 128 L42 Business Center & Workspaces 78 L Festival 149 L'Echappée Bière 129 Le 202 76 Le Canterbury 118 Let me out 129 Leopold Hotel 101 Le Sortilège 128 Les Bijoux de Marie-France 129 Les Brigittines (brasserie) 118 LGBT 149 Lime 176 Little Food 129, 146 Live Escape Games 129 Livescope 129 Loft (The Manufacture’s) 79 Loft Boat 79 Lounge Club 76 Luggage 170, 171
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi Hotel Pure Liner Q QBic Hotel Brussels Quay 01 Queer black movie festival Quincaillerie (La) Qui veut pister Bruxelles
100 77
5, 101 76 149 117, 121 130
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R Radisson Blu Royal Hotel 100 Radisson Red Hotel Brussels 101 Ramada Brussels Woluwe 101 Recyclart 78 Regus Schuman 79 Regus Stephanie Square 79 Relais Saint-Job (Le) 118 Renaissance Brussels Hotel 100, 117 Renewable Energy House 79 Rental (car) 164, 165 Repos des Chasseurs 102, 117 Residence Palace 77 Restaurant François 118 Restaurant Vincent 118 Restauration Nouvelle 116, 117 Resto.be 171 Resto Lastminute 177 Restobières 118 Ric’s Art Boat 77 Ric’s River Boat 78 RiverTours 130 Rivieren Castle (De) 78 Robinson (chalet) 76, 90, 166 Rose Blanche (La) 117 Rotonde of the Woluwe Football Stadium 77 Rotonde - Former Palace of Ch. de Lorraine 76 Roue D'Or (La) 118 Royal Museum of Art and History 75, 91 Royal Museums of Fine Arts 30, 55, 59, 75, 86, 137, 139, 141 Roy d’Espagne 117, 122
S Sainte-Anne Castle 76 Saint-Géry (Halles) 76 Saint-Gilles Town Hall 77 Saint-Michel (Théâtre) 56, 65 Salon 58- 117 Savoy (Au) 118 Scheltema 117, 122 Scotland Europa 77 Scooty 176 Secondfloor 158 SEMICO – Seminar & Congress Organisation Office 158, 162 Sem’On Business 130 SNCB 171 Senghor (Espace) 77 Sheds (Les) (Tour & Taxis) 56, 61, 82 Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel 100 SILO Brussels 6, 75, 84 SityTrail 176 Siru Hotel 102 Sofitel Brussels Europe 100, 104 Sofitel Brussels Louise 100, 104 Solitude (Château) 78 Solvay Library 77 Solvay (Hotel) 63, 79 Space Fun game 128 Spirito Brussels 78, 117 Splyt 176 SQUARE - BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE 56, 59, 63, 73, 74, 82 Stadium Constant Vanden Stock (Lotto Park) 56, 67, 74 Stadium King Baudouin 69, 75 Stanhope Brussels Hotel 100 Steigenberger Wiltcher’s 100, 105 Stepman House 78 Sterkmans Events 130 Sticky Dot 79 Sustainable 3, 4, 24, 25, 35, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, Swing‘n Cook 130 Sylvester Events 158
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T Tangla Hotel 100 Tales & Tours 170 Tanneurs (Ateliers des) 67, 76 Taverne du Passage (La) 117, 118, 138 Taxi 167, 169, 173, 176 Team building (incentive) 126 > 131 Teatro 117 Tellus Destination Management Company 158 Ten Weyngaert 76 Theatres : - Marni - de la place des Martyrs - National - Royal du Parc - Le Plaza - Le Public - Saint-Michel - Vaudeville - Teatro
76 75 74 75 63, 74, 84 76 56, 65 75, 90 117
The Augustin 101 The Avenue 117 The Egg Brussels 74 The Escape Hunt Experience 130 The Fork 171 The Good Time Company 130 The Hotel. 100, 108 The International Auditorium 77, 94 The Rage Room 130 The President Hotel 5, 101, 108 Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie 100 Thon Hotel Brussels Airport 102 Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre 100 Thon Hotel EU 100 Tier 170 Timmermans (Brewery) 79 T’Kelderke 118 T’Potverdoemmeke 118 Tomahawk Axe Throwing 130 Tour & Taxis Event (Les Sheds) 7, 9, 56, 61, 74, 82, 146 To the point events 158
Too Good to Go Town Hall Guided tour TownHall Europe Toy Museum Train (Arriving by) Train World Tram Experience Tram Museum Transforma BXL Transport & travel Tripadvisor Triumph Benelux Troty Turpitour
177 130 77 78 171 75, 89 133 75 77 169 > 172 177 158, 162 16 130
U Ubeeqo 176 Uber X 176 Uccle/Ukkel (Cultural Centre) 74 ULB - Université Libre de Bruxelles 56, 63, 74 University Foundation 77 V Vaartkapoen (cultural centre) 78 Val Duchesse (Castle of) 77 van Buuren Museum 79, 139 Van Belle Hotel 102 Van der Valk Brussels Airport Hotel 101, 109 Vaudeville (Théâtre) 75, 90 Vénerie (La) 76 Venues 73 > 94 Venues for +1000 persons 74 Venues between 500 & 1000 persons 74, 75 Venues between 250 & 500 persons 75, 76 Venues between 100 & 250 persons 76, 77, 78 Venues for less than 100 persons 79 Verbond van Belgische Ondernemingen 76, 87 Verhulst Events 130, 158 Vert de Gris 117 Viage (Grand Casino Brussels) 59, 75, 88 Vieux Bruxelles (Au) 118 Vieux Saint-Martin (Au) 118 Vignoble (Le) 116
Villa Empain Villa Lorraine VillAttitude Villo Visa Viva M'Boma Vizit Volle Gas VO Communication Voice Vroumekes 130
78, 139, 140, 141 117 78 49, 98, 173, 176 168 118 130 117 158 158
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W W:Hall 75 WaBo 79 Waffle workshop 130 Wannapplay 130, 132 Warwick Brussels 100, 105 Warwick (by) Hotel Barsey 101 Way2Events 158 Waze 176 We Make You Happy 130 West Midlands in Europe 78 White Rabbit 158 WIELS, Contemporary Arts Centre 67, 79, 141 Wild Gallery 74, 83 Wiltcher’s (Steigenberger) 100, 105 Wolubilis 75, 85 Woodcutter 131 Why Brussels : 13 > 25 X Xception Events 131 Z Zaabär 131 Zeyp (De) 78 Zinneke (le) 118 1040 (Le) 118 365.be 171 60 minutes 131
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