The Tourist Office for Flanders, Belgium

has just published 2 new guides!

 
                     
           The Official Meeting Guide to Belgium 2010 (Flanders and Brussels)  150 pages.  This guide contains a wealth of information about planning your meeting in Brussels and Flanders, Belgium.  This comprehensive guide contains information about hotels, conference centers, special venues, meetings & incentive organizers, event organizers, audio visual support, catering, coach companies, stand construction and translation services.
                                             
          
 
     The Official Incentive Guide to Belgium 2010 (Flanders and Brussels) 58 pages.  This guide contains 100 incentive ideas in Brussels and Flanders.  The programs last from a couple of hours to a few days, from intense physical challenges to pure simple indulgence, for any sized budget.  There are 5 categories of incentives: gastronomy, city games, action outdoors, “zen” activities (spiritual, mind/body) and high end luxury incentives.
    
 
 
To order your copies, please contact:
 
Julie Davidson
Meetings, Incentives & Trade Manager
   
P: 212-584-2336 ext. 3007
F: 212-575-3606
 
 
            Tourist Office for Flanders, Belgium
The New York Times Building
620 Eighth Avenue, 44th Floor
New York, NY  10018
 
 

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The Tourist Office for Flanders, Belgium provides information on accommodations, meeting facilities, incentive programs, contacts with local suppliers, high resolution images, DVD's, videos, shell-folders and brochures. We also provide assistance for sight inspections to individual meeting/incentive planners.

Email:
julie@visitflanders.us


 

 

 

 

FLANDERS, BELGIUM - THE ESSENCE OF EUROPE

B

 

Budget

Friendly

Belgium has competitive pricing compared to major cities in Europe. All hotels, from small charming properties to international chain hotels, assure that a quality experience awaits you, whether you organize an event, a business meeting or an incentive program.

E

 

Experience

Brussels hosts more than thousands of international meetings each year. A network of professionals accustomed to organizing events and conferences are on hand to take care of your function while you take care of business.

L

 

Location

Direct flights to Brussels (6 ½ hours) can be made from the US with American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Jet Airways, US Airways, and United. Major European cities are only a fast train ride away: Paris (85 min), London (1h 51 min), Amsterdam (2h 30 min).

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Globally

Recognized

Brussels, the Capital of Europe, is headquarters to the European Union (EU), NATO and Belgium is home to more than 1000 American companies including DHL, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson and Estee Lauder. With this much international activity it is no wonder that English is widely spoken.

I

 

Interesting

Culture

The meeting point of Europe, Belgium is a melting pot of modern European and old world cultures. Medieval cities, incredible collections of Flemish Art, numerous museums make Belgium the perfect meeting choice.

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Unusual

Venues

Belgian settings add a creative flair to your business events. Imagine your special event taking place in a medieval castle, an art nouveau building or in the world’s only comic strip museum. Add-ons to your event can include anything from a tasting at an authentic Belgian brewery to a diamond cocktail party.

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Mouthwatering

Cuisine

You can delight in fine chocolates, munch on Belgian fries with mayo, savor fresh mussels from the North Sea and then wash it all down with the country’s diverse variety of beer – over 400 different beers are available. However you slice it, everyone leaves the table satisfied.



 

Restaurants for Groups

 

 

 

With Live Entertainment

Brussels

Venue & Capacity

Belga Queen  (188) Alban Chambon (L’) (70)
La Belle Maraichere (50) Ateliers De La Grande Ile (Les)(130)
Bonsoir Clara (110) Bazaar (Le)(100)
Bruneau (138) Biberium (140)
Le Chelsea (150) Bla Bla & Gallery (90)
Chez Leon (400) Breughel (90)
Comme Chez Soi (65) Cave Du Roy (60)
Drug Opera (350) Corbeau (Le) (110)
L'Ecailler du Palais Royal Dona Flor (69)
Hotel Orts (250) Halloween (Brasserie) (140)
L'Idiot du Village Khnopff (140)
Le Loup Galant Magic Rubens (The) (240)
Maison du Cygne (100) Majestic (Le) (120)
Manneken (350) The Music Village (40)
Manneken Pis (100) Ommegang (L’) (40)
Le Portrait de Famille (100) Salon 58  (150)
La Quincaillerie (240)  
Roy d'Espagne (110)  
Royal Museum of Fine Arts (600)  
Les Salons de l'Atalaide (350)  
Le Scheltema (200)  
Sea Grill (2 Michelin stars)  
Sister Act (100)  
Tasso (200)  
La Tour d'y Voir (80)  
La Truffe Noire (1 Michelin star)  
La Vieux Bruxelles (120)  
La Villa Lorraine  

 


Useful Contacts




 

 

 

Audio & Visual Equipment

Abbit Meeting Support

A company that works for meeting planners only: IT, pharmaceuticals, medical, finance, consulting etc. Offering creative and technological support, creative production, computer rental, office equipment, sound & lighting etc.

Cerix

ICT rental & solutions for events including hardware set up & rental, software solutions, badges, and more.

Eventattitude

Specialize in inventing photo animations, so that photography becomes an integral part of the event and the message it is communicating.

Microson

Sound equipment rental, technical support, data projection, simultaneous translation - located in Brussels.

 

Transportation Companies

Avis Limousine

A chauffeur driven car service that is available for transport within Belgium and between Belgium and other European cities.

Brussels Limousine

A chauffeur driven car service with high end vehicles and minivans which can hold up to 8 passengers and their luggage.

Carey Worldwide Chauffeured Services

US based company with chauffeur driven car services in Belgium.

JRLines

With offices in Brussels, Bruges and Antwerp, they provide chauffeur driven services with cars or minivans.

Limo Rental

Exclusive vehicle & chauffeur driven services including super stretch limousines, Jaguars, Mustangs, Mercedes, Lincolns and Cadillacs.

Modern Car

Alongside their fleet of limousines, Modern Car can also provide a selection of luxurious and very comfortable minibuses and coaches equipped with a bar, air conditioning and many other modern conveniences.

Sacca Tours

Custom chauffeur driven tours throughout Belgium. Different itineraries are available, or create your own.

Euro Travel Star

Coach busses, minivans and cars with drivers. All coach busses are modern luxury vehicles with GPS and air conditioning.

 

Interpretation Agencies
Conference Interpreters International
Dixit Interpreters & Translators

 

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