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Meetings & Incentives
We're here to help! The Belgian Tourist Office (BTO) 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. Tel: (212) 758-8130; Email: info@visitbelgium.com.
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MEETING POINT BELGIUM THE ESSENCE OF EUROPE |
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Budget |
Belgium has competitive pricing compared to major cities in Europe and still expresses a devotion to excellence and service. 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. |
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Experience |
Brussels is the site of 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. |
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Location |
Directflights to Brussels (6 ½hours) can be made from the US with American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Jet Airways, US Airways, and United. Paris, London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt are only a fast train ride away (85 minutes to Paris), making lunch in Belgium, an ideal incentive add-on. |
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Globally |
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. |
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Interesting |
As 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,rich combination of castles,gardens and canals, diversity of architecture,festivals galore and art nouveau make Belgium the perfect meeting choice. |
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Unusual |
Business functions take on a creative flair inunique Belgian settings. Imagine your special event taking place in a medieval moated castle, in a grotto, or in the world’s only comic strip museum which is also an art nouveau building. 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 |
Everytype of gourmet cuisine in the world is on the menu in Belgium. 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 available. Anyway you slice it, everyone leaves the table satisfied. |
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| 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) | The Music Village (40) |
| Manneken (350) | Ommegang (L’) (40) |
| Manneken Pis (100) | Salon 58 (150) |
| Le Portrait de Famille (100) | La Tentation |
| 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 |
| Brussels Hotel Reservation System | |
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Working as a DMC, Admire designs and manages exciting, fun and innovative programs for national and international clients. Their experience includes international meetings, congresses and incentive programs. |
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Offering services for meetings, incentives, tailor made programs, and themed & special events. |
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Specialized in event organization such as team building, themed evenings, business theater & incentives. Have 40 interactive programs most notably, the award winning incentive – Who kidnapped Mannekin Pis? |
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From air assistance only to total organization, BCD specializes in the business of travel management. From large multi-nationals to individual business travelers from small independent concerns, we offer efficient and proven travel programs. |
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Located in one of Europe's unique medieval towns, this DMC specializes in incentives, events, seminars and sports travel in Bruges. |
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Brussels International Travel Service A full service Destination Management Company for incentive & corporate groups, associations, congresses, special interest groups, tourist groups, individual business and/or leisure travelers. Sample programs. |
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Incoming tour operator, DMC and coach company specializing in excursions, meetings, incentives, and unique events. |
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Organizes tailor-made events including team-building, trade exhibitions, product launches, year-end parties etc. Events can be organized for groups of 4 to 1,000 people, lasting from an hour to a day. Sample program. |
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This communication event agency can be your creative partner for team events, road shows or product launches. With over 1200 events under their belt, Event Masters will help turn your event into an unforgettable experience. |
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GET to Belgium Located in Brussels next to the International Airport, the Nato headquater and EU administration, they offer a broad range of services and custom solutions to travel, to visit and to discover Belgium for private and corporate groups. They offer tour packages encompassing Wallonia, the Ardennes, Brussels and Flanders |
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A Destination Management Company specializing in cultural group travel and personal incentives. Services also include congresses, special thematic trips, transfers, and individual hotel-bookings. Sample programs. |
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Providing assistance to clients & colleagues in site selection and contract negotiations, to the benefit of all parties. Handling meetings in Belgium with over 10 participants. |
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An independent service company focusing on conferences, incentives, special events & product launches. |
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A Professional Conference Organizer covering a broad range of conference services, from planning to project implementation and post-analysis of the event. |
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A Belgian Tour Operator specializing in theme-based guided tours, interactive rallies, themed based dinners, behind-the-scene tours, and off the beaten track itineraries. Sample programs. |
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Ovation Ovation Global DMC is a network of DMCs operating in 12 key destinations around Europe and the Gulf States of the Middle East, all under the same ownership. |
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For incentives, wedding and other events; services to organize an unforgettable evening. Sample evenings. Sample programs. |
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Specializing in outdoor activities and events for companies, team building and incentive weekends. Offer action and adventure in a safe and high-quality environment, with respect for nature and culture. Activities include hunting, adventure sports, outdoor climbing and canoeing etc. |
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Perfect+ offers its customers both tailor-made and existing ready-made options for: Corporate & promotional events, conventions, product launches, and presentations. Original activities in Bruges, Brussels, Flanders and the Belgian Coast. |
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Communication event agency located in Antwerp. |
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Organization of meetings and gourmet weekends. Road books available with marked courses and distances. They take care of your entire event everywhere in Belgium and beyond. |
| Transportation Companies |
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A chauffeur driven car service that is available for transport within Belgium and between Belgium and other European cities. |
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A chauffeur driven car service with high end vehicles and minivans which can hold up to 8 passengers and their luggage. |
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Carey Worldwide Chauffeured Services US based company with chauffeur driven car services in Belgium. |
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Exclusive vehicle & chauffeur driven services including super stretch limousines, Jaguars, Mustangs, Mercedes, Lincolns and Cadillacs. |
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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. |
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Custom chauffeur driven tours throughout Belgium. Different itineraries are available, or create your own. |
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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 |
| E-Newsletters |
| From the Belgian Tourist Office : What's new in 2009 for meetings and groups |
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From Brussels & French Speaking Belgium Convention Bureau : Mice June 2008 1 & 2 |
| From Brussels Convention & Visitors Bureau : June 2008 |
| Meetings & Incentives Trade Shows we will be attending: |
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