‘Meet The 4 Elements’ is a workshop with an original concept: 40 exhibitors from 4 of Belgium’s neighbouring countries, specialising in Business Tourism, can respond to your enquiries in one afternoon.
This is a joint workshop organised by Visit Britain, Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau, Nederlands Bureau voor Toerisme & Congressen and French Convention Bureau.

For more information, contact:
An Van de Steen
T : +32 2 543 08 15
E : avandesteen@holland.com


RENAISSANCE AMSTERDAM HOTEL
The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel’s renovation works are now completed! 40 million euros have been spent on the project and the fully renovated hotel now boasts 402 freshly appointed rooms, a new lounge 2B, the ‘Scossa’ restaurant, a 24-hour fitness room and 11 brand-new high tech conference rooms.

There are also new luxuriously appointed suites, large Club & Executive rooms and a brand new Club Lounge catering to premium travellers.

Located in Amsterdam’s historic City Centre, just a few minutes’ walk from Central Station, the Renaissance Hotel features a unique venue for meetings and events of up to 700 attendees: the adjoining 17th Century domed ‘Kopelkerk’ Church. 
www.renaissancehotels.com/amsrd

HOLLAND ART CITIES		CONGRESBUREAU ZEELAND Zee You in Zeeland!
A cultural extravaganza showcasing more art & culture per square mile than any other country on earth. In 2009 and 2010, the four largest cities in Holland will be taking part in a large-scale art and cultural event called ‘Holland Art Cities’. The top ten museums in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht will join forces to put together an unprecedented art spectacle. Furthermore the (re)openings of The Amsterdam museums Hermitage Amsterdam and Stedelijk Museum are in 2009. The participating museums will present exhibitions divided into 3 themes: - International influences - Young: Modern and Contemporary and Design - Dutch Masters Until June 7, the Van Gogh Museum, a partner in the above event is also hosting the exhibition ‘Van Gogh and the Colours of the Night’ in collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) of New York. www.holland.com/hac/en/press		On March 9, the official opening of Congresbureau Zeeland was celebrated in Netherlands largest beach restaurant & meeting pavilion ‘Our Seaside’. Zeeland - still a relatively unknown destination - offers a wide range of refreshing ingredients for a successful event: sun, sea & beach, first class culinary treats and intimate hotels, picturesque cities, surprising museums… and attractions for your next teambuilding, client event or corporate meeting at our very own North Sea. Zeeland is the location for inspiring meetings requiring open horizons and a dynamic mix of activity and cultural or gastronomical delights.   We hope to Zee You soon… in Zeeland.   For more information on what Zeeland has to offer or for the new 'Zee You in Zeeland' Conference brochure : www.zeeyou.nl info@zeeyou.nl
FORTIS MARATHON ROTTERDAM Crossing the finish like a hero!		NEW HOLLAND PROMOTIONAL VIDEO ONLINE
The 29th edition of Rotterdam’s Fortis Marathon, the largest one-day event in the Netherlands, will take place on April 5th 2009. In 28 years of history, many internationally famous athletes have crossed the finish line of this marathon. The race makes Rotterdam one of the top 5 fastest marathon cities in the world. It holds world records, enjoys fantastic crowd support and splendid aid stations. The organization expects over 20,000 participants to enter for the various distances. You can now also enter the RTV Rijnmond Run (10K) and the AD 5K Run. ‘Right to Play’ is the official charity of Rotterdam’s Fortis Marathon 2009.		The new Holland Promotional Video was premiered at the partner meeting in December 2008. The video presents Holland as a Business Tourism destination from a ‘Fresh Dutch View’: fresh, inspiring, to the point and in a clear, sober, enjoyable, typically Dutch way. The film is introduced for the Business Tourism market to display Holland’s ‘wow-factor’ and to highlight the original combination of business and pleasure that Holland offers, as well as its relaxed atmosphere and mischievousness. You can see all three versions of the video online. Click here.