“Cultuur aan Zee” is the name for the plethora of events with a high cultural content that will ensure the high level entertainment this summer at the Dutch Beach Resort. It started in May and will continue into October, Noordwijk is looking at a long ‘culturally hot’ summer that will not just entertain but ensure that the resort town will be known for the special cultural ‘vibe’ that will enthrall young and old! Noordwijk aan Zee sees – other than the notions ‘Active’ and ‘ Relaxation’ – ‘Culture’ as a major sustaining element for the town. The rich cultural life of the town will produce a vast array of cultural events, quite a number of which will be available free of charge. See www.noordwijk.nl for more details.

“Bries Noordwijk” is the newest of this typical Dutch institution: the beachclub. A unique modern pavilion constructed with the best of durable materials and with an international image, ‘Bries’ is first and foremost a place to gather at the beach to enjoy the majesty of the nearby sea and the fun of the beach. ‘Bries’ is available for events, definitely a unique venue for a special party!

www.noordwijk.nl
www.noordwijkcongres.nl

HOTELS VAN ORANJE (Noordwijk)		GRAND HOTEL HUIS TER DUIN (Noordwijk)
Netherland’s Leading Business Hotel 2008		Summer Courses at Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin
After a voting campaign, which reached more than 167.000 travel professionals, Hotels van Oranje received a World Travel Award and was voted Netherlands’ Leading Business Hotel for 2008! The World Travel Awards is without doubt the most prestigious and comprehensive awards program for the travel business; they were founded in 1993 to reward the successes and achievements of luxurious hotels in each region, covering all sectors of the global travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The World Travel Awards provide international acclaim for the first-class facilities and service offered by luxury hotels. To view a list of all award winners go to www.worldtravelawards.com www.hotelsvanoranje.nl		Summertime is a great time to be at the Dutch seaside. Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin is the ideal hideaway for your Summer Course in the months of June, July, August and September. Its unique location by the sea and the wide array of business and culinary facilities make it easy to combine business & pleasure. In the 19 multifunctional, stylishly decorated rooms the hotel can welcome groups up to 2000 guests. The hotel also has 230 bedrooms, 20 suites and 4 penthouses with land- and seaside views of the North Sea or the beautiful town of Noordwijk. Bring your colleagues and enjoy the inspiring environment, the ideal backdrop for productive brainstorming sessions or management meetings. You will return to your company brimming with new and original ideas! www.huisterduin.com

Summer in the city!		The industrials
Zamen is a leading group of hospitality professionals in the greater The Hague region, who are each reputable and attractive with a unique look, feel and taste of their own, but share the Zamen quality seal. The WIJ and Doen! beach clubs are obvious summer favourites for events by the sea. The Harbour Club, Madestein, Square and the C are ready year round to accommodate your group and exclusive events and turn them into a memorable success. www.zamen.nl		The Hague’s rich history makes for an array of buildings that are now considered part of its industrial heritage. The city council has found new ways of putting these old buildings to good use while respecting their heritage status. Recently Norfolk, Ketelhuis, RAC Halls, Fokker Terminal and Remise joined forces under the name The Industrials. This alliance enables The Hague to better utilize its former industrial locations as well as to meet growing demand for event location. www.theindustrials.nl

Rotterdam presents new hospitality concept ‘partner for free’		Welcome on board of the ‘SS Rotterdam’
Referred to as “Partner for Free”, the new hospitality concept for business travellers launched by Rotterdam Marketing in cooperation with HotelService Rotterdam is now being expanded. From now on, international congress attendees can have their partner stay in the city for free. Besides the overnight hotel accommodation, which includes breakfast, the accompanying partners also receive the Rotterdam Welcome Card, allowing them to benefit from discounts at many of the city’s best attractions, museums and restaurants. www.rotterdam-marketing.nl/uk		On July 27th the cruise ship “SS Rotterdam” will open its doors to the public. This fifty year-old steamship used to be the prestigious flagship and the largest passenger vessel of the Holland America Line. Today, the completely refurbished “SS Rotterdam” is a multifunctional centre and offers plenty of possibilities when it comes to organizing an event or conference. The magnificent, authentically restored rooms with all the latest facilities, a unique theatre, a luxury four-star hotel, the central location and a wonderful view of the Rotterdam skyline make the “SS Rotterdam” one of the most exclusive party, congress and conference venues in the Netherlands!

In the very heart of the Rotterdam business world you will find the perfect location and accommodation for your event, conference, congress or other type of gatherings: Beurs-WTC Congress & Event Center. As a FIVE HAMMER classified CONGRESS & EVENT CENTER we offer a full service concept in a dynamic ambiance with international appearance. Quality and a high level of service are our key words.

The thirty-seven accommodations within Beurs-WTC Congress & Event Center, vary in size, ambiance and decoration. Every room in our unique, monumental and modern building has it’s own ambiance. The perfect location that makes any kind of gathering a true experience. Completely decorated rooms with stage, dance floor and the most advanced light and sound installation or first class in-house catering, beautiful flower arrangements and hostess service, everything is possible. Our professional Project Managers listen to your wishes and will support you with any kind of advice.

Beurs-WTC Congress & Event Center is easy accessible by public traffic and car. We offer our own parking capacity and the subway station ‘Beurs’ is at the front side of our building. For more information do not hesitate to call us or visit our website. We are looking forward to welcome you at Beurs-WTC Congress & Event Center in Rotterdam, The Setting for Success!

www.wtcro.nl

BILDERBERG HOTELS Outstanding locations in Holland		CHATEAU HOTELS A great anniversary
The Bilderberg Hotels are situated in the finest locations in Holland; in the city centre or in the woods, near the sea or in the hills of Limburg. The hotels are all unique and of superior quality. A beautiful castle, a luxurious estate or a modern city hotel: business meetings in the most excellent locations in Holland! All meeting rooms are recently renovated and equipped with all modern comfort. Beamers and flipovers are inclusive. Our service professionals facilitate your meeting with a personal approach, so you can concentrate fully on your business event. For special events Bilderberg disposes of seven great event locations in all parts of Holland, for example the castle Bilderberg Kasteel Vaalsbroek in Vaals Bilderberg. Why settle for less? www.bilderberg.nl		One of the most prominent houses of the Chateau Hotels – Camille Oostwegel Group, the Chateau Neercanne celebrates its 25th birthday this year. To commemorate this special anniversary Chateau Neercanne proposes a 3-course lunch for € 25 per person in its Michelin star restaurant from Monday to Thursday! Chateau Hotels also proudly presents its newest convention facility the Dinodome at Hof van Gaia near Kasteel Erenstein. These are just examples of the inventive and original actions this great collection of hotels has on offer for both individual travelers and event organizers. More to discover at the 4 elements workshop. www.chateauhotels.nl

In the Netherlands, NH Hoteles manages 35 hotels, located mainly in and around the main cities. The newest property, NH Amersfoort, was opened in April of this year and brings the total number of rooms of the company in Holland to a fantastic 6.342! The brand new 114 room hotel has a wide selection of multipurpose function rooms and with its central location is the perfect venue for a multiday event.

All NH Hotels operate as a professional partner when it comes to organizing congresses, training courses, workshops, conferences, incentives, seminars and meetings, starting with the customer’s preferences and focusing on both major and small things. This is why NH Hoteles’ motto is: Eye for detail!

www.nh-hotels.com

The Dutch Province of Zeeland has a multitude of activities and events to roll out for you, here is a selection….

New game: The Target		Goldies Travel launches luxury yacht
In order to commit the crimes, the gangster steals (virtual) objects scattered in the city: a knife, a rope ladder, explosives, etc. .. But every time he steals an object or sees a crime, the police finds out. In this way the gangster leaves his tracks in the city. Moreover, the police satellites succeed in locating the gangster, every 6 minutes, the police teams get a signal and see immediately where the gangster is ‘hiding’. More information about this exciting chasing game, can be found on www.fhcityevents.nl		Activities: Amelia, modern and high-speed motor yacht, 20 meters long, 1700 HP. Capacity: 15 persons for day trips and 6 persons for several day trips. All facilities are on board for meetings, presentations and entertainment. For more information, please visit www.goldiestravel.nl

October 10, 2007 the first spade went in the ground for the construction of the new 5-star hotel "Grand Hotel & Wellness 't Veerse Duin" near Kamperland, which is scheduled to be ready by the end of 2009.
The new and only 5-star hotel in Zeeland is situated on the coastal route near Kamperland. 55 luxury two and three room apartments and 24 spacious hotel suites, a beauty center with all facilities and convenient location, the hotel is a wonderful spot for water sports and nature lovers.
Contact Mr. J. Jansens, phone: +31 (0) 118 583110 or visit www.veerseduin.nl/home.php

At present times you are looking for affordable destinations, which are not to far from home!
How about the Northern Netherlands, round the corner? The city of Groningen, the capital of this part of Holland, offers you and your business relations a destination which will surprise you. As well as in the various meetings- and incentive elements, but more important: in price setting. And that’s what counts at the moment!

Apart from Groningen also the Wadden islands offer you and your clients an unforgettable destination. All the islands offer wide sandy beaches, perfect conference hotels, excellent food and beverage, sporty activities, like sailing, biking, hiking, kiting, etc. etc.

Let the Northern Netherlands surprise your clients and you soonest!!

www.groningencongresbureau.nl