Did you know that...

Bruges is home to three of the eight five-star hotels in Flanders?
Bruges is a very accessible city, where you can easily reach hotels and venues on foot?
Bruges offers access to a wide network of experts in growth sectors such as tourism, culture, logistics, healthcare, mechatronics, and ICT?
The Visit Bruges Convention Bureau team acts as your sparring partner and takes care of the hard work for you?
After conference hours, Bruges offers a wealth of heritage charm and relaxing experiences?

This spring edition of our newsletter takes a closer look.

Warm regards,
Kathy Van Wambeke

Visit us at IMEX Frankfurt

Come and meet our team and partners from the Provincial Palace, Historium, Bruges Beer Experience and Radisson Blu Hotel Bruges from 20 to 22 May at stand 8-E140. The Visit Bruges Convention Bureau represents the entire local sector and offers expert advice to help you find the perfect venue, accommodation, social programme locations, and specialists. Together with our partners, we’ll make sure your conference in Bruges is a truly unforgettable, all-in experience.

Book your appointment with Kathy Van Wambeke today.

Explore Bruges in 360°

This digital 360° tool lets you explore Bruges from ultra-modern congress centres to hidden gems tucked away in medieval alleys, all within easy walking distance in this dream destination for your next conference or business event.

Bruges, a sustainable conference city

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor when choosing a conference destination, which is why we help our partners actively engage with sustainability. No fewer than 12 MICE venues in Bruges hold the Green Key eco-label – most recently joined by the Concertgebouw Brugge, Novotel Brugge Centrum, and B&B Royals Swans.

See all Bruges MICE venues with the Green Key label here.

Complementary venues – the key to a successful conference

Our conference calendar for this year is again well filled.

When Professor Desmet from the VUB University proposed hosting the International Symposium on High Performance Liquid Phase Separations and Related Techniques (HPLC) in Bruges for around 1,000 delegates (15 to 19 June), it once again demonstrated how smoothly Bruges venues work together and combine synergies.

The opening ceremony and reception will take place in the stunning Concert Hall of the Concertgebouw Brugge, while the scientific programme, including plenary sessions, exhibition stands and networking space, will be held in the BMCC. Both venues are just a short walk apart and perfectly complement one another. For the conference dinner, the industrial heritage site La Brugeoise is a striking setting.

Why everyone feels at home in Bruges

Our UNESCO World Heritage City Bruges is delightfully compact, so you can easily walk from the train station to your venue while enjoying centuries-old sights in a green and safe environment. Did you also know Bruges scores 8.6 for hospitality and friendliness?(*)

Barbara Jamison-Woods, Chair of CityDNA: “We held our GDS Forum & CityDNA Autumn 2024 Conference in Bruges. We would choose the same venue again, as we were impressed with the UNESCO World Heritage setting, outstanding gastronomy, easy rail access, compact layout, and the warmth of the people."

(*) Source: 2023 City Survey – Visit Flanders

In the spotlight

Hotel De Tuilerieën awarded fifth star

Hotel De Tuilerieën has officially received its five-star rating from Visit Flanders. Now the third five-star hotel in Bruges, and the eighth in Flanders, this recognition honours its exceptional hospitality, luxury, and daily commitment to outstanding service. The hotel is housed in an elegant 15th-century mansion overlooking the De Dijver canal,

where it offers 41 rooms combining modern comfort with authentic charm.
With solar panels and EV charging stations, the hotel's commitment to sustainability is clear.
Enjoy a gourmet breakfast in our completely refurbished breakfast area.
The ‘Jan Van Eyck’ meeting room accommodates up to 40 guests in a theatre style.
Our in-house restaurant Mémoire has been awarded a Michelin star and boasts a Gault&Millau Belux score of 14.5/20.
Proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World since 1998.

Have you already seen our revamped meeting rooms at Hotel Le Bois de Bruges?

The Oak meeting room can accommodate up to 220 guests, and be divided into three smaller rooms:

Oak 1: 82 m² with natural daylight – Theatre style capacity: 60 people
Oak 2: 58 m² – Theatre style capacity: 30 people
Oak 3: 88 m² with natural daylight – Theatre style capacity: 70 people

Planning a conference, reception, or dinner at Le Bois de Bruges? Ask our team for a tailormade offer.