Millions of visitors travel daily to and from Europe, for business purposes or leisure. Today the European Union gathers 27 member states and is still growing.

The EU embodies various nationalities, 21 official languages and different traditions and cultures: together a rich variety of people and experiences shaping Europe. Thousands years of history, rich cultural and architectural heritage and great landscapes make it a place to be discovered.

Six European states (UK, France, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, and Spain) even made it to the top 10 list of most popular tourist destinations. Lots of festivals, special events around music, film, sports, painting etc. take place every year.

Europe, a once-divided continent is now growing to a stable and democratic union. It became the home base to a lot of international companies, governmental bodies and institutions.

The European Union, who's Headquarters are located in Brussels, plays a major role in shaping the market. Today 25 European countries allow free circulation of people and goods within their boarders. Next to being convenient, this single market of nearly half a billion consumers has created a great potential for economic growth and increasing prosperity. The introduction of the euro currency has made this even stronger: it enables to compare prices and ensure fair competition across the union.

There's just something about Belgium. Maybe it's the friendly & welcoming people of a cosmopolitan community. Or is it the incredible architectural and cultural heritage? Could it be in the fine traditional cuisine that one can taste in the many restaurants across the country? It's hard to define. One thing is sure though: no place else can one taste and live the European culture better.

Belgium is well situated between France, The Netherlands and Germany. It is therefore an ideal place to start you trip to Europe.

The city of Brussels is one of world's most important capitals, as the European Union and NATO have set up their Headquarters here. But more than just institutions, many companies and organizations have decided to set up offices in the capital of Europe.

Belgium's history has always been linked to both commercial and cultural exchange, and much of its character is due to its role as the great meeting place of Western Europe. Belgium is known as one of the prime locations for international conferences

• it is the Number 2 in the world for "International Meetings"
• 450 meeting rooms available in Brussels, including 93 conference centres
  

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