With a new mobility plan in the city, renewed buildings and districts, openings of restored venues and ongoing restoration of some industrial and office assets, Brussels is not only shifting economy but its own landscape. With a thematic year focused on architecture, 2025 will be the Art Deco year, it is the moment not only to rememorise past trends but observe the current ones embedded into a constant evolution.
Brussels continues to enhance its position as a top conference, event, and travel destination. The city is teeming with fresh options that promise to improve your experience, from brand-new hotels and venues to buzzing restaurant scene and frequent international events.
The top range of hotels
Even if 2024 was the year of the Belgian EU presidency, attracting various international summits, those meetings do not trend to stop and luckily for the visitors of high level, the Brussels scene is responding with a top offer thanks to the new openings.
The colorful party held in October, with a dedicated Magritte façade that still welcomes all visitors at Place Rogier, was the official opening of Cardo Brussels. The biggest hotel in Belgium in terms of rooms, the hotel is part of a larger transformation of the area, offering modern accommodations just steps away from major business and leisure spots in the city. With meetings rooms on the first and the top floors, it offers diverse views and opportunities for meetings and events. A bar on the 30th floor also allows to see more of Brussels in a comfortable and musical setup.
Not far away from it, the Standard will be a new gathering place close to the North station, providing a showcase of an office building renewal into accommodation, work and leisure facilities.
The city centre has also welcomed La Fleur en Ville. Located in a former bank, the chic boutique hotel complements the offer for business travellers looking for a place close to its major centres of interes.
Autumn was also the celebration moment to welcome the long awaited Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria located on Rue Royale. A historic gem reimagined with modern luxury, but making links with its musical heritage, this iconic hotel is set to provide some new standards for official visits and gatherings.
The return of sleeping beauties
Just back in time for the thematic year, Albert Hall close to the EU Quarter, is back in action. Following significant renovations, and keeping its stunning Art Deco design, the place is ready to host a wide range of events. Surely it shall be one of the key locations for the upcoming Art Deco 2025 year.
A former bank that turned into a restaurant, Belga Queen has reopened its doors in the city centre with a revamped space. In addition to the large restaurant on the ground floor, the basement area is now available for private events, adding to the restaurant’s appeal as an elegant venue for special occasions.
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For seeing how company headquarters may become a lively event space, no need to look far, but head to Lioncity. A temporary industrial venue experience with a raw, urban feel, making it perfect for creative events, live performances or unconvential meetings. Why not give it a try?
Easily to see from one of Brussels rooftops, the Canal zone goes through the whole territory zone. And on it one may find LIFT Brussels. A vast, flexible venue offering both indoor and outdoor event spaces. For those who were looking for a place making it possible large-scale events, exhibitions, and conferences, a new place in a new area may deliver a new experience for those who already know everything else in the city.
Meetings organisation with renewed tools
The appearance of so various new players would not be less without the provision of new digital tools to find the information and make the right research and bookings. For its 2025 edition, the new version of the Let’s Meet guide, provided by visit.brussels gets into even more interactive approach for information.
Moreover, a new Request for proposals platform has been put in place, making the creation of meetings in Brussels even more accessible to all event planners. And for those wishing to hold a spontaneous meeting and receive the most up to date information, The Association Place is always open for any requests for information for international associations representatives permanently present or visiting the city.
As finalist of the European Capital of Smart Tourism, Brussels keeps its character as a dynamic destination that continues to grow and evolve. In the city, there’s always something exciting on the horizon.
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More information on all the opportunities : www.meetings.brussels / meetings@visit.brussels