Bruges, bridges to business - Enjoy the summer !
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Bruges is recognisable by the typical bridges over the canals. The bridge represents connection. A bridge between history and innovation. In Bruges, we reach out to our (inter)national guests whom we advise and assist to organise a successful seminar, corporate event or team-building activity in our UNESCO World Heritage City.
Curious to find out more? You can read all about it in our summer newsletter. Have a lovely summer holiday!
Meet our new Sales Manager
On 1 March, Kathy Van Wambeke started as Sales Manager at Visit Bruges Convention Bureau. She previously worked as 'Partner and Sector Operations Coordinator' at Visit Bruges and knows the Bruges sector inside and out.
Kathy: 'I'm excited to be part of this fantastic team! I'm looking forward to working with them and you to put our city on the map in a unique and inspiring environment. We'll create a tailored experience for you that meets all your expectations and help you select the right venue, hotels and activities. Together, we'll do everything we can to make your corporate event in Bruges a great success and leave a lasting impression on the participants. Please don't hesitate to contact us for more information or to make an appointment.'
Bruges, bridges to business
Are you planning a corporate event soon? Then Bruges is a logical choice. Our UNESCO World Heritage city combines a historic setting and innovation. Meet in some state-of-the-art venues and stay overnight at exquisite
boutique hotels. Ever thought about a dinner on stage?
Visit Bruges Convention Bureau provides free advice and will put you in touch with the right experts on-site.
Find out what Bruges has in store and register for a site visit here!
DMC Sector Session
We look back with satisfaction on the Sector Session with our DMCs on 13 June at Bourgogne de Flandres Brewery. A think tank where ideas for the future flowed richly. With thanks to Event Mosaïc, True Bruges, Beaubelge-Events, Meet Marcel and Perfect +.
Take a look at our website for the full range of DMC's.
Proud of our Flanders Heritage venues
Three Bruges venues joined the Tourism Flanders' Flanders Heritage Venue 2.0 network: Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre, Concertgebouw Brugge (Concert Hall) and La Brugeoise. Along with the Provincial Court, they put Bruges on the map as an inspiring and high-quality MICE destination. These locations were assessed by Tourism Flanders on a number of criteria, such as sustainability, accessibility, experience and digitalisation, and will be promoted in international campaigns.
Sustainability at its best
Thirteen new Flemish venues, including Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre, Martin's Brugge and Martin's Relais received Green Key, the international sustainability label for accommodation, MICE venues, attractions and restaurants.
The new Green Key-holders are being recognised for their efforts in sustainable and responsible business practices. For example, they keep their carbon footprint low thanks to energy and water-saving measures, offer local, organic and/or vegetarian options at breakfast, avoid disposable packaging and clean with ecological products.
Curious about all the Green Key Mice hotels and venues in Bruges? Take a look at our website
New locations in the spotlight
Port Bleu
Port Bleu is a temporary event venue located in the former Seafront buildings. A product launch, corporate event, seminar or trade show? With 1,600 m2, a ceiling height of 6 metres and a magnificent view of the Zeebrugge marina, this is the unique place for your next event. The event hall has capacity for up to 1,000 people.
Contact Visit Bruges Convention Bureau for a creative format.
Centrum d'Abdij
Meetings in an oasis of peace, reflection and inspiration. Centrum d'Abdij is a meeting place located in the former St Peter's Abbey in Steenbrugge, on the outskirts of Bruges. The site is home to a 180-person theatre-style auditorium, nine break-out rooms and a meeting space on a farmstead amid greenery. The courtyard garden also offers opportunities for receptions.
Contact Visit Bruges Convention Bureau for inspiring proposals.
Cc De Dijk
The De Dijk theatre is situated next to the local branch of the public library. The hall has an area of 200 m2 and is highly suited to plenary sessions of up to 250 people in theatre style.
Contact Visit Bruges Convention Bureau for tailormade advice.
