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‘Share our smile’ campaign to lure tourists back to Flanders

11.05.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

With the slogan ‘Share our smile’, Flanders aims to attract more tourists to the region in the coming months. The campaign is targeted specifically at countries that have not issued a travel warning for Belgium. Flemish tourism minister Ben Weyts would like to see the campaign extended to Brussels and Wallonia, writes De Standaard. “We’ve […]

BRUSSELS GREETERS

19.02.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Discover Brussels with a Brussels local The Brussels locals are enthusiastic and passionate about their city and would love to share their views of the capital, their stories and their tips with you. It’s time to meet them! As residents, they would like to invite you to get the full tourist experience to enjoy the […]

The Netherlands remains top tourist destination for Belgians

21.01.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

In 2015, nearly 15 million international tourists visited the Netherlands, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year, according to a report that NBTC Holland Marketing released on Tuesday. Nearly 2 million tourists to the Netherlands last year came from Belgium, which puts the country in second place, writes De Standaard. The majority of […]

Tourism agencies work to restore Belgium’s image

26.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Tourism agencies in Belgium are working to assure potential tourists and professionals that the country is still safe to travel to after a week full of international headlines sporting phrases like “failed state” and “lockdown”. They have launched an information campaign aimed at overseas business, such as conference organisers and tour operators. Those working in […]

Belgians no longer need a visa for Indonesia

16.06.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

Tourists from 30 different countries, including Belgium, are no longer required to obtain a visa to enter Indonesia. The tourists are now allowed to travel to the country for 30 days without the document, report various Belgian media based on an announcement made by the Indonesian government on Friday. Indonesian president Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on […]