Meet Brabant

Business Brains & Hospitality Heart

Index

Welcome in Brabant 05 Accessibility /Brabant on the map 7 Facts & Figures 9 A few events 10

Eindhoven 11 High Tech top economic sector 13

‘s-Hertogenbosch 14 Agrifood top economic sector 15

Helmond Brainport Region Automotive 17 16 & Food Tech

A few congress locations Congress locations 19 18

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A few unique locations Unique locations in 26 25 Unique locations in ’s-Hertogenbosch 30 Unique locations in 37

A few Hotels Hotels in Eindhoven 42 41 Hotels in ‘s-Hertogenbosch 50 Hotels in Helmond 58 A few other possibilities

Incentive inspiration Themed incentives 64 63 Incentives 65 Theme parks 67

Services VisitBrabant Convention Bureau 70

VISITBRABANT 3 VisitBrabant Convention Bureau

An independent organisation, established to brand, market and promote Brabant.

What to expect from us? • Venue finding service • Planning your social program or incentive • Local expertise and industry knowledge • Organizing site inspections & Famtrips • Coordination quotation process and lead generation • Coordination BID process

Want to meet us? The team of experienced specialists behind VisitBrabant Convention Bureau is ready to help you. Saskia and Erica will be your first points of contact. They will give you free, no obligation advice about what Brabant has to offer, they will welcome you on a site inspection, and take away all your worries in the process of organising your meeting.

VisitBrabant Convention Bureau Almijstraat 14 5051 PA Oisterwijk T +31 (0)13 3030390 E [email protected]

VISITBRABANT 4 Welcome to Brabant

The most hospitable and smart region of The

Brabant, the province in the south of the Netherlands, is (inter)nationally renowned for its friendly people, gastronomic good food, beautiful scenery and charming towns. The province of Brabant with ‘Brabant-cities’ like: ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Eindhoven, Helmond, and Breda, is one of the most economically active regions of Europe!

Brabant is also Europe’s heart of smart solutions and covers the smartest mile of Holland and Europe. Important pillars are Agrifood, Design, Start-ups, Photonica, Printing, Automotive, Smart Industry & mobility, Healthcare & Pharma, Big Data, High Tech & Innovations, Biobase & Green Chemistry. Spearhead sectors are Brainport Development and Agrifood Capital. In both initiatives, it's all about collaboration between business, universities and government.

Why Brabant?

▪ Centrally located & good accessibility ▪ Strong business profiles with excellent ecosystems ▪ Versatile and modern convention centers ▪ Unique venues & Campuses ▪ Value for money ▪ Historical cities ▪ Variety of nature & Big cities ▪ Business & Pleasure ▪ Service and hospitality ▪ Great variety of incentive programs

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Brabant is situated in the heart of Europe and in the centre of the Benelux region in the south of the Netherlands, next to the border with Belgium & Germany. It’s just a stone's throw from global cities including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp Dusseldorf, Keulen and Brussels.

Easily accessible

• 3 international airports within an hour drive >> Amsterdam Airport, Dusseldorf Airport Germany, Brussels Airport Belgium. • Fly directly into Eindhoven Airport (more than 500 flights a week) with Transavia, Ryanair, Wizzair, Vueling, Corendon, TUIfly and JetairFly • Direct transfer service to Eindhoven Airport from Amsterdam, Weeze, Brussels, Rotterdam- The Hague Airport or Antwerp via AirExpressBus • Direct train link from Schiphol Airport to ’s-Hertogenbosch in less than 60 minutes. • Benelux-Plus train Breda has a direct train connection with Belgium. This express train, named Benelux-Plus, uses the high-speed line (HSL). This means that Breda, one of the most important transport hubs in South Netherlands, can be reached quickly from the south as well. A perfect starting point from which to explore the Low Lands.

Eindhoven & Den Eindhoven Airport Amsterdam Airport Bosch Central Station 7 airline companies Schiphol Amsterdam Airport connect 5,5 million Over 100 airline Schiphol passengers companies Eindhoven Airport to 80 destinations connect 55 million Frankrijk, België en passengers Duitsland to 319 destinations

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Inhabitants: 2 528 286 Surface: 5.081 km² Business overnight stays: 1.670.000 (3rd province in the Netherlands) CBS first 3 quarters 2018. 230 hotels Michelen Star restaurants; 18 restaurants (15 * | 3 **) Universities: 2 (Eindhoven, Tilburg) Campuses: 8 - Source Buck Consultants Int. (BCI) Venues: > 500 from 10 – 10.000 delegates Largest congress venue 3000 delegates Largest event venue 44.000m2 Cafés: 7,4 per 10.000 inhabitants Source CBS Capital: ’s-Hertogenbosch Biggest city: Eindhoven Accommodations 368 accommodations, 11652 rooms, 24516 sleeping places Source: CBS 2018

Venues, Campuses & Hidden Secrets

We offer a wide variety of locations. From traditional conference centers to meeting spaces in tree houses and theme parks. From iconic, urban buildings to historical heritage sites and pop-up auditoriums. Our largest venue is the 1931 Congress Centre / Brabanthallen which is one of the biggest in the Netherlands. Also we house several venues which are in the top rating of the Dutch meeting venue classification.

Besides these locations Brabant is home to a record number of campuses facilitating open innovation. Each campus is an essential contributor to the Dutch knowledge economy and they offer a variety of meetingspaces. This makes Brabant the perfect landing spot for thematic gatherings on topic. It gives the meeting something extra because there is benefit from the ecosystem around a certain subject.

Brabant Booming in many sectors

Europe's leading innovative top technology region We start with some facts & figures;

- This is where 40% of all the activities and spendings in research & development takes place - The city of Eindhoven ranks 3TH as European city of the future - Brainport has the world’s highest patent density per capita - We are the 2ND most favoured nation for high tech companies.

We book a lot of result within the areas of the automotive & smart moblity, energy, photonica, printing, food- and medtech which lead to real succes stories. This is what makes Brabant the smartest region of Holland and Europe.

Dutch Design

VISITBRABANT 7 With the Design Academy and the Dutch Design Week, the Netherlands joined the top of the international design world, with Brabant leading the way. Top designers including Maarten Baas and Piet Hein Eek work in Brabant, where designers are facilitated to develop their talents and shape the future. Here you will get a unique insight into the world of Design. Go on a voyage of discovery in the region where it was conceived and where it is produced. You can witness everything from close by. Meet the designers, visit the design studios, experience the famous Dutch Design Week where you can get up close and personal. But lovers of the classics and the great masters can also get their fill. After all, Brabant is known the world over as Vincent’s Homeland. Here you can literally step in Vincent van Gogh’s footsteps and find yourself in his paintings. In and around ’s-Hertogenbosch you will also feel and see the legacy of Hieronymus Bosch.

Agrifood & European Region of Gastronomy

Meet Agrifood Capital. It is built on the strong agrifood foundation that characterises the whole region. From farm to fork. Nowhere else the agrifood chain is so complete and of such high quality as it is in Brabant. That also means that Agrifood Capital has grown into a leading region where agrifood, technology and innovation meet. Sow innovation and harvest the future. As a result of this strong network, good colloboration between governments, entrepreneurs and knowledge institutes Brabant was selected European Region of Gastronomy. We celebrate food with, mouth-watering & innovative food concepts We enjoy eating, and are proud of the rich world of stories behind our food, our traditions and our innovations.

BRABANT = Business Brains & Hospitality Heart

After your meeting

High Tech & High Touch, the people in Brabant are hospitable, collaborative and friendly. For the ultimate experience, we love to show the ‘soft’ side of Brabant. We love to to organize social programs. But Brabant is also easy to explore on its own. You can experience the stately historic town centres of Breda, ’s-Hertogenbosch, Heusden or pay a visit at our world-class theme parks like the ‘‘Efteling’ or ‘Safaripark Beekse Bergen’.

Of course everybody knows Hieronymus Bosch and Vincent van Gogh, but Brabant has so much more to offer when it comes to culture. Here, artists and programmers get all the support they need to develop. You can sense this in the many cultural institutes we accommodate and the extensive, varied, innovative and experimental programming they offer. Too much to tell. From the great collections at the Van Abbe- North-Brabant or the Philips Museum. To the line-up in Theater aan de Parade, Het Speelhuis or 013Tilburg. There is something for everybody. By the way, did you know that Brabant has the highest density of festivals in the Netherlands.

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VISITBRABANT 9 Events

Bourgondisch ’s-Hertogenbosch Bourgondisch ’s-Hertogenbosch was first organised in 1987 with the goal to get more attention for the city and to attract hospitality facilities to establish itself in the city. Since 2015, several events and workshops have been added to the programme. Reasons are the developments in the food branch regarding experience and the growing interest in healthy food and preparation of food. Click here for more information.

Dutch Agrifood Week

The Dutch Agri Food Week is the ultimate national stage that focuses on food and food production. Various parties from the agri-food sector will all be participating in the Dutch Agri Food Week, sharing their enthusiasm, knowledge and skills with society. Farmers, businesses from the supply and processing industry, government and scientists will all show how they are working to ensure the availability of safe and healthy food for us and later, for the global population of 9 billion people. Click here for more information.

Dutch Design Week

Dutch Design Week is an annual event about Dutch design, hosted in Eindhoven. The event takes place around the last week of October and is a nine-day event with exhibitions, workshops, seminars and parties at over eighty venues. The biggest design event in Northern Europe presents work and ideas of more than 2500 designers to more than 275,000 visitors from home and abroad. Click here for more information.

Dutch Technology Week Every year, the Dutch Technology Week takes place. During this week the most amazing and innovative technology stories will be told. During the DTW everyone can see, feel and experience how promising and stimulating it is to contribute to inventions that change the world. Click here for more information.

Festival Boulevard Theaterfestival Boulevard is a summerfestival in and around ’s-Hertogenbosch.

It offers Theatre, dance, musictheatre, streettheatre, music and other art forms that a bit different. Suitable for all ages. Klik hier voor meer informatie.

Glow Eindhoven will be all about light during Festival GLOW which is an annual event.. Around 40 light artists have created light installations, sculptures, projections and performances. These all offer the visitor of GLOW a surprisingly new perspective on the city. GLOW can be visited, free of charge. Over 730.000 people visited

GLOW last year.

Click here for more information.

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‘s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)

Eindhoven

Helmond

An impression of some congress locations and campuses

VISITBRABANT 2 Evoluon Eindhoven

The monumental, innovative, iconic look and distinctive dome are what make the Evoluon Eindhoven's most unique event and conference location. It's more than just industrial heritage: the unique architecture with its multiple levels immediately feels cosy and comfortable. It also happens to be the most complete multifunctional MICE location in the city. It's a singular combination of theatre and trade show floor, with flexible spaces and no fewer than 30 sub-rooms. Combine that with an ideal location near Eindhoven Airport and the park-like garden where a variety of events and activities are held, and it's no surprise that the Evoluon plays host to a range of international conferences.

Accessibility Thanks to its central location in the Benelux, in the heart of the Brainport region and the Brussels - Utrecht - Dusseldorf triangle, the Evoluon is ideal for welcoming corporate customers from across Europe. With the former Philips 'forbidden city' (Strijp-S) and top designer Piet Hein Eek's studio and restaurant a stone's throw away, it's also easy to combine a visit to Evoluon with stops at Brabant's cultural and creative hotspots. But of course, if you'd rather stay in one place, the new restaurant means you can find everything you need on site. Evoluon truly is a one-stop shop for a top-notch conference or event!

• 500 Parking spaces • Rooms in all sizes, flexible to combine • All rooms have daylight • Restaurant

• City Center Eindhoven: 5 km • Highway: 2 km to N2/A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 6 km • Eindhoven Central Station: 4 km

VISITBRABANT 3 Capacity chart

Meeting room Dayligh Size: m² t

Theatr U- Carre Meeting centre ee shape Venus Yes 54 30 17 18 Satur Yes 67.4 50 22 25 Pluton Yes 45.6 30 15 18 Earth Yes 18.5 Uranu Yes 19.6 Marss Yes 30.8 20 10 10 Mercury Yes 47.4 30 27 18 Neptune Yes 85 70 24 30 Sun Yes 24.5 Pollux Yes 50 Gemi Yes 318.5 80 Siriusni Yes 49.9 Alpha Yes 54.8 Restaurant Yes 320 175 Plenary rooms Castor Yes 150.8 120 18 24 Jupite Yes 136.2 130 33 42 Neptune &r Jupiter Yes 221.2 200 38 Philips Hall Foyer Yes 460 Koepel Ground floor Yes 460 230 Ring 1 Yes 292 120 24 Ring 2 Yes 713 500 Ring 3 Yes 803 500 Ring 4 Ja 468 200

VISITBRABANT 4 1931 Congrescentrum Brabanthallen

1931 's-Hertogenbosch Conference Centre mixes authentic character with modern comfort. It was first opened in 1931 as the Netherlands' first fully-covered livestock market, and was listed as a national heritage site in 2001. As 's-Hertogenbosch's premier conference and meeting centre, it now offers a high-quality flexible service, with a huge range of different rooms. The 29 multifunctional and fully-equipped rooms make any event possible, for any size of group. From two to 3,000 people, and from short meetings to multi-day events. And with the possibility of extending into the Brabanthallen located next door, events for even larger groups are also possible

Quality, sustainability and authenticity In a space that for years experienced cows and calves changing hands at the sound of a clap, people now come together to share knowledge and skills. As one of the most unique and historic event locations in the Netherlands, it's perfect for conferences, trade fairs, product presentations and informational meetings. The convenient location, with spaces all on the ground floor, has four stars in the Dutch conference facilities award scheme, is a partner of CSR Netherlands, and holds a Golden Green Key environmental label.

Close to everything With its proximity to the beautiful city centre - just twelve minutes' walk - it's also easy to expand your event to include a cultural and historical exploration of the capital of Brabant. For instance on a boat trip on the Binnendieze, where you can see all the grandeur and history of 's-Hertogenbosch from an unexpected angle. As well as that, the impressive building - a mix of the Expressionist Amsterdam School and Traditionalism - is just a few minutes from the motorway, with Eindhoven Airport as well as the German and Belgian borders at most an hour's drive away.

• More than 4000 parking spaces • Multiple rooms with customizable areas • Unique mix of modern and monumental

• City Center ‘s-Hertogenbosch: 2 km • Highway: 5 km to A59 • Eindhoven Airport: 34 km • ’s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 2 km

VISITBRABANT 5 Capacity chart

Meeting room Size: l x b (m) Size: m²

Theatre U-shape Carre Ground floor Limousin 1 38,80 x 19,10 741 450 Limousin 2 38,80 x 28,90 1.121 1.100 Limousin 3 38,80 x 19,10 741 450 Limousin 1-3 38,80 x 70,70 2.743 Dexter 11-18 6,50 x 4,30 28 30 10 Dexter 19 8,80 x 6,50 57 60 22 Dexter 21-28 6,50 x 4,30 28 30 10 Dexter 29 8,80 x 6,50 57 60 22 Dexter (4x) 13,00 x 8,80 114 110 40 Dexter (6x) 19,60 x 8,80 172 180 50 Dexter (8x) 26,20 x 8,80 231 250 60 Foyer between 45,00 x 30,50 1.373 pavilions Foyer between 45,00 x 39,00 1.755 columns Galloway (restaurant) 20,00 x 13,00 260 250 Rode Geus (bar) 11,25 x 8,00 90 69 Second floor Van Lanschotzaal 8,00 x 6,00 48 20 Lakenvelder 31 6,20 x 3,90 24 10 + 6 Lakenvelder 32 6,75 x 4,50 30 10 Lakenvelder 33 6,50 x 4,50 29 12 Lakenvelder 34 7,50 x 5,00 38 14 Lakenvelder 35 6,50 x 4,50 29 8

VISITBRABANT 6 Maaspoort Sports & Events

Transport yourself to the world of elite sports and inspire your participants to achieve unprecedented performances in this unique accommodation in Brabant’s capital. Put yourself in the mindset of elite athletes, hold active meetings, eat an energetic meal, follow a clinic and end the day with a victory drink: the possibilities are almost unlimited at Maaspoort Sports & Events. Don’t expect fixed packages, but customized deals perfectly suited to your wishes and needs. Hold a meeting where finals are won and matches are decided. Make use of the numerous rooms, enabling you to divide up your event into small breakouts and large plenary sessions.

Active and healthy Maaspoort Sports & Events is the home base of the Netherlands’ most successful indoor sports association: New Heroes Basketball. Furthermore, this MICE location holds various sports events: from handball to CrossFit and from European Championships to qualification matches. Here, you can connect your congress, meeting, brainstorming or staff party with the world of sport. Discover how inspiring a session with elite athletes from the Talentenacademie (Talent Academy) can be, how a basketball clinic from New Heroes Basketball can affect the team spirit, or how healthy you feel after a Health Check by Jeroen Bosch Hospital.

Possible combinations The unique possibilities the stadium offers makes Maaspoort Sports & Events suitable for all kinds of events, whereby the inspiring combination of sport and entertainment is readily made. Furthermore, the historical city centre of ’s-Hertogenbosch is easily accessible from Maaspoort. Combine your event with cultural history – for instance, during a visit to the world-famous St John’s Cathedral, to one of the city’s impressive museums or on a boat tour on the Binnendieze – and give your participants an unforgettable time.

• Maximum capacity can be increased to more than 2700 seats • More than 1000 parking spaces • Unique venue

• City Center ‘s-Hertogenbosch: 5 km • Highway: Next to A59 • Eindhoven Airport: 34 km • ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 5 km

VISITBRABANT 7 Capacity chart

Meeting room Size: l x b Size: m² Seats Sports Facilities (m) Sports Hall 48 x 32 1.548 Lower 2x Basketball and Event 1.250 4x Volleyball Hall Upper 12x 1.500 Badminton 1x Indoor football Sports Hall 28 x 16 445 1x Basketball 1x Volleyball 4x Badminton Foye 306 Bar and Changingr Rooms Snackbar K1 & K2 Both 16.5 Communal K3 & K4 Both 34 shCommunalower space K5 22.5 showerCommunal space K6 42.5 showerCommunal space shower space

VISITBRABANT 8 Conference Center High Tech Campus

The High Tech Campus in Eindhoven is known as ‘the smartest square kilometre in Europe’. The Conference Centre is in the middle of the Campus: it is wonderful location with ten hypermodern conference rooms with indoor and outdoor facilities. Organise your meeting at the High Tech Campus and you and your participants can enjoy the most inspiring innovative vibe in the Netherlands.

Curved screen The compact Conference Center has the ultramodern ‘Auditorium Einstein’ (space for 300 people). The optimal experience of the curved screen (12 x 5.5 metres!) is unique in the region. Furthermore, there are nine smaller conference rooms, suitable for groups of ten to 130 people, with floor to ceiling glass walls. They provide plenty of sunlight and offer a beautiful view over the green Campus. Expand your meeting with a guided tour of the Campus or an ‘experience’ at The Strip: the 400-metre-long building that forms the heart of the Campus.

Options This former Philips Campus houses over 160 businesses and institutions, where roughly 11,000 high-tech scientists work in the areas of Health, Energy, Internet of Things, and Sport. Add challenging and surprising elements to your event. For example, by including campus companies in your programme or incorporating high-tech gadgets (consider catering from a 3D food printer). Furthermore, the Conference Center offers various branding options and the entire building can be hired exclusively.

• 10 meeting rooms • Largest room capacity 250 persons • Unique High Tech venue • 900 parking spaces

• City Center Eindhoven: 6 km • Highway: Next to A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 11.5 km • Eindhoven Central Station: 6 km

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VISITBRABANT 10 Automotive Campus

Located in the Brainport region, the Automotive Campus in Helmond is the national and international hotspot, meeting place and business location for the automotive and smart mobility industry. It is an attractive learning and working environment with state-of-the-art (testing) facilities and flexible accommodation options, with the Automotive House at its heart: an inspiring centre with various rooms for your events, meetings and gatherings. If you are active in Smart Mobility, Green Mobility, Materials or Manufacturing – in other words, you work at making mobility smarter, more efficient and safer – then you will not find any other MICE location in Brabant (or even the Netherlands) that is as perfect as the Automotive Campus.

Club house of Dutch Industry Every day, the campus accommodates and welcomes everything and everyone that adds value to mobility and the industry of tomorrow. Corporate guests at the Automotive Campus are often looking for more than simply a conference room, they also require organisational support, want to contact specific partners or are seeking surprising innovations that are new to them. This makes the campus one of a kind.

The Automotive House has contemporary rooms equipped with modern audio-visual facilities. The campus and the Automotive House are perfect locations for networking and for sharing knowledge in a professional, welcoming setting. The size of the accommodation makes it suitable for small groups, but also excellent for groups of 100 to 400 people. The campus houses a varied range of parties: so include a guided tour in your visit, or a presentation by on-site specialists and experience how public and private parties – including Lightyear, the FAST Group, TNO, Rijkswaterstaat and TASS International – come together here in a unique way.

• Brainport region • Maximum capacity 250 persons • Automotive hotspot • High quality technische faciliteiten

• City Center Helmond: 3,5 km • Highway: 32 km to A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 26 km • Helmond Central Station: 3 km

VISITBRABANT 11 An impressions of some unique locations in Brabant

VISITBRABANT 12 Philips Museum

Meetings, networking, organising a kick-off, having lunch or dinner at the historic site where, in 1891, Gerard Philips first put the light bulb into production: the Philips Museum is much more than an inspirational location for your business event or informal meeting. Be taken on a guided tour by enthusiastic former Philips employees, explore the first factory where it all started and draw inspiration from the many Philips inventions that changed the world. What’s more, also learn about the latest innovations in the field of healthcare. If you prize innovation highly and are looking for a more than unique location in the very heart of Eindhoven, the Philips Museum is the perfect MICE location.

Exclusive and customised The Philips Museum boasts a modern, multifunctional meeting room, a museum café and an exhibition space. The museum offers a customised solution for any type of event. From a small management meeting or, for instance, a walking dinner in the exhibition space, to a networking meeting in the museum café, potentially with a fully arranged catering package. The options also include an exclusive opening, such as during the evening or on a Monday, when the museum is closed to the general public.

Both literally and figuratively, Philips forms the heart of Eindhoven: the museum is located right among various shops, cafés and restaurants in the city centre, and it is also a place where you can learn how iconic Eindhoven buildings such as the Witte Dame arose on what were once meadows. It is largely thanks to Philips that Eindhoven has grown into a city with international allure. For instance, combine your event with a visit to Europe’s smartest square kilometre at the High Tech Campus, or experience how Philip's former ‘Forbidden City’ was transformed into an impressive creative and cultural hotpot in Strijp-S.

• Capacity to 100 persons • Monumental location directly in the city center • Conference rooms: 3 • City Center Eindhoven: 0 meters • Highway: 4 km to E25/A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 7 km • Eindhoven Central Station: 750 meters

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Kasteel (Castle) Maurick

What could be more one-of-a kind than a business event in a 15th-century castle? Situated on an island in a river – with every modern facility, various accommodation options and delicious, top- notch food – Kasteel Maurick welcomes groups of up to 400 people. Combine your event with a gastronomic lunch or one of the highly original outdoor workshops, and your gathering will be even more memorable. Kasteel Maurick is a historic, contemporary MICE location with eight differing period rooms, an Orangery and a Conservatory: ideal for a more than inspirational meeting, training session or event.

Inspirational enjoyment Hidden away in the countryside, Kasteel Maurick is one of Brabant’s most impressive and stylish meeting and event locations. The castle also boasts the ‘Catharina van Maurick’ brasserie, where you can come and enjoy a coffee and pastry or a splendid lunch, and the ‘Hendrik van Maurick’ à la carte restaurant, recently named the fourth best restaurant in the province. Weather permitting, you can tuck into a delicious meal or a pleasant drink on the wonderful terrace. For multi-day events, the castle offers three stylish suites and accommodation package.

Helipad and workshops Although the castle is surrounded entirely by greenery, it is not even a kilometre away from the Vught exit (A2 motorway). This makes it perfectly reachable, all the more so due to its own helipad. Moreover, a special pedestrian bridge over the motorway takes you right into the centre of Vught. The historic city centre of ‘s-Hertogenbosch is also less than ten minutes’ away.

• 15th century castle next to river De Dommel • Maximum meeting capacity 400 persons • 8 Meeting / Event rooms and 3 Suites • Beautiful natural surroundings and garden

• City Center ‘s-Hertogenbosch: 9 km • Highway: 1 km to E25/A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 29 km • ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 7 km

VISITBRABANT 14 Theater aan de Parade

Theater aan de Parade is a multifunctional and unique MICE location at the foot of the beautiful St. John's Cathedral in 's-Hertogenbosch. Let yourself be inspired during a meeting on the stage of the main auditorium, organise a pleasant get-together in the dance hall, hold a brainstorming session in the costume hall or rent the entire theatre for events with up to 1500 people: the possibilities are just about endless. In addition, the specialist technicians are used to making dreams come true every day with the many in-house facilities, so you can count on your business event to be of unforgettable top quality.

Organise your event in this world of glitter & glamour and enjoy a delicious dinner or a fruitful meeting on a stage that normally attracts big international stars such as The Three Degrees and Julien Clerc. Besides the main auditorium and theme rooms such as the costume and dance halls, the theatre also has a multifunctional event hall, a modern cinema, a theatre café, three foyers and various smaller rooms: all of which can be arranged according to your wishes. In other words, the theatre offers a suitable space for every reception, ceremony, conference, product presentation or sit-down dinner.

In the historical town centre Because of its location, the theatre is very easily accessible, both by public transport and by private means (there is plenty of parking in the immediate vicinity). Have your guests take a break, for example, with a wonderful cruise on the Binnendieze, where they will sail under medieval buildings and follow the canals to a protected marsh area: they’ll be sure to be rested and full of inspiration after a trip like that!

• Theater Café • 1 Room • Maximum meeting capacity 900 persons • 3 Parking garages ± 200 meters

• City Center ‘s-Hertogenbosch: 500 meter • Highway: 3 km to E25/A65 • Eindhoven Airport: 34 km • ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 3,5 km

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Werkwarenhuis

Restaurant van Aken in the Werkwarenhuis (Work Store). Delicious food, drinks and shopping in a pink factory amid the socially sustainable design collection from Social Label! That is possible in the Werkwarenhuis in Den Bosch, the home base of Social Label, which also includes the Restaurant Van Aken. Here, you can eat from the storytelling tableware designed by Edwin Vollebergh while sitting on furniture by Piet Hein Eek. Your delicious food is served by staff wearing aprons designed by Borre Akkersdijk, that is if they are not sweeping the floor using the international award-winning designer brooms by Dick van Hoff.

As well as being a concept store, the Werkwarenhuis is also a meeting place and social design lab. The initiators of the Werkwarenhuis are Petra Janssen, Edwin Vollebergh (design agency Studio Boot) and Simone Kramer (C-mone, cultuur & communicatie). They have been busy since 2014 creating this ‘cultural hotspot’ on the grounds of the Tramkade. The Werkwarenhuis, also the home base of the Social Label Foundation, opened its doors in May 2015. The approach is ‘to make something from nothing’ to create sustainable value from temporary consumption. During a period of ten years, a gesammtkunstwerk (collective art work) is being developed with the collaboration of designers, creative entrepreneurs, professionals, education and social groups. I AM WHAT I MAKE: When people create something wonderful they can exhibit it, it gives them pride in their work and an extra impetus to return to society. Werkwarenhuis by Social Label is an example for the Netherlands, in which people, product, cultivation and experience come together on a socially responsible and imaginative level.

• 5 Meeting rooms • Maximum capacity 400 persons • Unique location and hotspot

• City Center ‘s-Hertogenbosch: 1 km • Highway: 5 km to A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 32.5 km • ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 1 km

VISITBRABANT 16 Conferentiecentrum & Hotel Bovendonk

Focus in full on your meeting goals in this wonderful former seminary, where authenticity and history are tangible to this day. This multifunctional conference centre offers a suitable space for any business event. While the impressive congress chapel is ideal as a plenary hall for a congress or meeting (up to 300 people), here you can also hire the more intimate meeting hall for a maximum of 10 guests. The 19 meeting rooms each have their own character, with three catering concepts and private dining options to make your day complete. Multi-day events with accommodation are furthermore possible, with the priests’ rooms in the cloister fully renovated and provided with every comfort.

Special location The building was designed by architect Pierre Cuypers, known for the Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Central Station. From the stained-glass windows to the wonderful patterns in the floor: Cuypers left nothing to chance. The original library and chapel exude a rich history, while the courtyard is ideal for break-out sessions or a relaxing interval. All of the rooms have direct sunlight, as well as views over the courtyard and/or surrounding woodlands. Everyday pressure completely vanishes in this historic ambiance, meaning you can concentrate 100% on your meeting and/or your guests.

Ideal position Located centrally between Brussels/Antwerp, Rotterdam/The Hague/Amsterdam and Eindhoven, Bovendonk hosts numerous meetings and multi-day training courses for groups from ten to 70 people. The congress chapel plays a leading role in larger conferences, often in combination with the many sub-rooms. And despite the building’s grandeur, Bovendonk is not ‘stately’, but is rather all about Brabant's hospitality. Besides the standard rooms, the hotel also has budget rooms: ideal for meetings and training session on a smaller budget. Bovendonk consequently has expertise in a broad range of events, from intimate management training sessions to multi-day congresses with personal security: the options really are endless.

• 20 Meeting rooms • Maximum capacity up to 300 persons • Ideal position

• City Center Breda: 18 km • Highway: 3 km to A58 • Eindhoven Airport: 74,5 km • Breda Central Station: 18 km

VISITBRABANT 17 Educational locations

Het Noordbrabants Museum The Noordbrabants Museum is a contemporary museum for art, history and culture of . The museum is interactive, public-oriented and continually searching for new ways to reach the audience. This happens through innovative presentations, striking exhibitions and the enthusiastic collaboration with many cultural organisations and educational institutions from North Brabant and 's-Hertogenbosch. Click here for more information.

Stedelijk Museum The Stedelijk Museum 's-Hertogenbosch combines a unique collection of ceramics and jewellery with exhibitions of contemporary art and design. The core of the museum collection consists of art jewellery and ceramics from the 20th and 21th centuries. In changing displays one can see art by masters such as Pablo Picasso and Lucio Fontana, Dutch design by Gijs Bakker and Hella Jongerius, as well as promising young talent. Click here for more information.

VISITBRABANT 18 An impression of some hotels

VISITBRABANT 19 Hotels Eindhoven

Hotel Stars Number of Number of Maximum rooms meeting rooms meeting capacity Hotel Pullman Eindhoven **** 340 18 400 persons Cocagne Hotel Sandton Eindhoven *** 76 7 80 persons Centre Intell Hotels Art Eindhoven **** 230 3 175 persons Kapellerput **** 97 20 260 persons NH Eindhoven Conference **** 509 80 2200 persons Centre Koningshof

Van der Valk Hotel **** 284 23 800 persons Eindhoven

VISITBRABANT 20 Hotel Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne

Situated between the Central Station and the Market, the Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne conference hotel is located in the heart of Eindhoven, city of technology, design, and knowledge. Their exemplary customer service is what sets this MICE location apart. With eighteen meeting and event spaces, 320 rooms, the unique Vestdijk47 restaurant, Bar47 and the Fit and Spa lounge, Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne is prepared to host your event on every level, equipped with all the comforts and amenities you could ask for!

The contemporary, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, combined with truly personal service, everything you need under one roof, and ideal accessibility by car, train, and airplane - both nationally and internationally (Eindhoven Airport is fifteen minutes away) - make Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne the ideal location for guests who want to be pampered during their stay.

Facilities The conference rooms all feature plenty of natural light, the latest audiovisual equipment, Nespresso coffee, air conditioning, and free WiFi. Several boardrooms offer video conferencing, perfect for smaller, closed meetings, for example. During breaks, your guests can unwind in the two “chill-out areas”, where they can enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. Pullman's outstanding customer service is why they were recently surprised by Hotels.com with the 'Loved by Guests 2018' award, with an average review score of 9.2. Because in addition to meeting rooms that boast the best technical equipment, Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne also offers wonderfully comfortable hotel rooms and the gorgeous Vestdijk47 restaurant, where you can enjoy fine French cuisine with a modern twist.

• 150 private parking places and Q-park with 1200 places opposite of hotel • 320 Rooms and 20 Suites • Fit and Spa lounge with swimming pool, sauna, steamroom and gym • 18 Meeting rooms with a maximum meeting capacity 400 persons

• City Center Eindhoven: 100 meters • Highway: 10 km to N2/A2/A270/A58/A67 • Eindhoven Airport: 9 km • Eindhoven Central Station: 800 meters

VISITBRABANT 21 Hotel Sandton Eindhoven Centre

Its outstanding location in the heart of Eindhoven makes Sandton Eindhoven Centre the ideal hotel for business meetings and parties of up to 150 people. Within walking distance of the city centre and equipped with its own parking garage, providing literal front-door access, this recently renovated hotel is also a perfect MICE location for multi-day training sessions. The small-scale hotel features 75 hotel rooms and seven multifunctional rooms, and can also be rented out exclusively for your business event. At just four kilometres from the High Tech Campus, the ten long-stay studios are also superbly suited to longer visits.

Sandton Eindhoven Centre offers numerous meeting packages, a fine wine package, and a cultural package in collaboration with the nearby Van Abbe Museum. Combine your business meeting with a visit to one of the nearby museums and learn all about the companies that put Eindhoven on the map. The municipal park is just around the corner, too, and you'll find a wide variety of restaurants in the area, like the innovative 100 Watt City Brewery, where you can enjoy delicious dishes paired with home-brewed Eindhoven beers.

Personal touch The seven meeting spaces are fully equipped with the latest amenities. Be sure to add the restaurant, lounge, and terrace to your schedule and discover how the hotel can offer you everything you need to make your meeting, workshop, or training a success, all while giving you the best value for your money.

• 75 Hotel rooms • 1 Suite • 1 Restaurant and lounge • 7 Meeting rooms • Maximum meeting capacity 80 persons • Direct bus connection with High Tech Campus & Genneper Sport Park • Underground parking garage

• City Center Eindhoven: 800 meters • Highway: 3,5 km to N2/A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 9 km • Eindhoven Central Station: 2 km

VISITBRABANT 22 Inntel Hotels Art Eindhoven

If you are looking for a unique location which tells its own story, and if you place value on service, quality and accessibility, Inntel Hotels Art Eindhoven is the perfect MICE location. Ideally situated in the bustling centre of Eindhoven, this artistically furnished hotel offers spacious, unique hotel rooms and three multifunctional rooms which are suitable for business events for up to 175 people. This is where meetings, dinners, lunches, breakfasts, drinks, overnight stays and wellness all merge together harmoniously…

Imposing Philips Factory The unique rooms and suites in this four star hotel are for the large part housed in the former Philips factory known as De Lichttoren (Light Tower). Some specific elements of this factory – where the first light bulbs were once made and tested – have been preserved and incorporated into the design of this Art Hotel. This has resulted in 230 unique hotel rooms where art, history and design all meet. The industrial past is reflected in the four-metre high loft rooms, albeit from the wonderful luxury of a jacuzzi. And if you’re interested in learning more about the history of the electronics company that turned Eindhoven into the fifth largest city in the Netherlands, the Philips Museum is just a 400 metre walk away, while the cultural hotspot Strijp-S – once known as ‘the Forbidden City’ is about 1300 metres away on foot.

Made-to-measure In addition to its perfect location, being within walking distance of the finest restaurants, shops, art galleries and museums, Inntel Hotels Art Eindhoven plays an active part in caring for a healthy planet and community awareness through the Surprisingly Sustainable programme.

• 230 Hotel rooms • 1 Restaurant • 3 Meeting rooms with a maximum meeting capacity of 175 persons • Parking spaces available

• City Center Eindhoven: 600 meters • Highway: 4 km to E25/A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 7 km • Eindhoven Central Station: 750 meters

VISITBRABANT 23 Kapellerput

Adjacent to the beautiful nature reserve, a short distance from design city Eindhoven and a stone's throw from the two-star Tribeca Restaurant in nearby , Hotel Kapellerput offers a wide variety of interesting meeting concepts. From meetings in the KABAN - a huge tree house made using sustainable wood - to the Skogsfloating, which is unique in the Netherlands, there is plenty of space for work and relaxation both indoors and outdoors. Suitable for meetings up to 260 people, this MICE location is pleased to welcome a very diverse range of guests to a 25-hectare estate, from small-scale management meetings to multi-day conferences. Get inspired by nature, the diverse range of indoor and outdoor opportunities and discover why guests rave about the personal attention, small-scale atmosphere and enormous flexibility on offer.

Meeting Design The Meeting Design Team will handle your event down to the smallest details, with tailor-made programmes for single or multiday events. They’ll collaborate with you to meet every need you and your guests may have, never losing sight of your meeting goals. By always putting your needs first, your meeting at Kapellerput will be a guaranteed success.

Surprising places With meeting rooms of all sizes, Wi-Fi that’s always fee, interactive projectors and room-wide writeable glass walls, Kapellerput offers everything you need to make your event a success. The estate offers plenty of space to unwind or you can take advantage one of the unique outdoor activities. The Buitentheater outdoor theatre can accommodate up to 200 people at a beautiful spot in lush green surroundings. A range of different teambuilding activities can also be arranged on site. And with Eindhoven, and its international airport, practically around the corner, you can easily combine your meeting with rich cultural attractions in Brabant's largest city.

• 97 Hotel rooms • 1 Restaurant • 20 Meeting rooms with a maximum meeting capacity 260 persons

• City Center Eindhoven: 13 km • Highway: 6 km to A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 21 km • Eindhoven Central Station: 14 km

VISITBRABANT 24 NH Eindhoven Koningshof

With no less than 80 meeting rooms, the largest of which can host up to 2,000 people, the NH Koningshof Conference Centre is perfect for doing business and hosting all sorts of business events. Located in a green suburb of Veldhoven, and less than 15 minutes’ drive from Eindhoven Airport, Koningshof has all the facilities you need under one roof. With meeting rooms, hotel rooms and conference halls up to 5,000 m2, many national and international businesses choose to use this Conference Centre in Veldhoven. The conference centre is also perfect for SMEs and/or smaller creative gatherings - particularly given the pretty surroundings where you can gather your thoughts and clear your head before the next intensive session.

Innovative Surroundings The Brainport region Eindhoven is well-known for its huge concentration of innovative companies and high-tech business parks. There's the brand new Brainport Industries Campus, or the High Tech Campus on the former Philips Natlab site: the smartest square kilometre in the world! Your business event at Koningshof is easy to combine with a visit to one of these campuses. W ith 2,000 parking spaces around the venue, it's also easy to do this by car. Koningshof is in a perfect location, a maximum of one hour's drive from international airports in Brussels and Düsseldorf. And with Eindhoven Airport a stone's throw away, Koningshof welcomes business visitors from all over Europe.

Thanks to its many features and flexibility in the rooms and halls, Koningshof has been a location of choice for MICE events for decades. The years of experience catering to large events and conferences as well as smaller sessions ensures a dynamic and relaxed atmosphere. And with more than 500 relaxing bedrooms, it's easy to organise a multi-day conference here.

• 509 Hotel rooms • 3 Restaurants • 80 Meeting rooms with a maximum meeting capacity to 2200 persons • 1000 Free parking spaces

• City Center Eindhoven: 600 meters • Highway: 4 km to E25/A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 7 km • Eindhoven Central Station: 750 meters

VISITBRABANT 25 Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven

040 Congress & Events is one of the top locations in the Netherlands’ meeting space market. The conference and events centre is part of Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven and has been awarded five ‘conference hammers’, a mark of quality and reliability in the conference industry. Having 27 multifunctional rooms, including one with an area of more than 900 m2, this top MICE location is perfect for conferences, events and meetings of any length, in the green surroundings of Genneper Parken and conveniently located close to the junction with the A2 and A67 motorways as well as for the centre of Eindhoven itself. The centre boasts 263 luxury rooms and suites, including two exclusive penthouses, all with a comfortable, spacious working area and tea and coffee-making facilities. It is a ‘one-stop’ hotel with ample free parking and its own outstanding catering facilities. Boasting a multi-functional first floor, the hotel is able to accommodate groups of two to 2200 people at a time.

From intimate gatherings to the red-carpet treatment Fully geared towards to the strong economic growth of the Brainport region, Van der Valk offers a competitive price to quality ratio and the reservation team takes an extremely flexible approach to your requirements. Rooms can be transformed in no time to help them dovetail with the look and feel of your company. From enchanting galas with chandeliers and red carpets to international product presentations with dinner in one of three restaurants, every package is tailor made to meet your needs.

• 270 Rooms and 14 Suites • 3 Restaurants • 23 Meeting rooms • Maximum meeting capacity 800 persons • 500 Free parking spaces • 6 Electric car charging stations

• City Center Eindhoven: 5 km • Highway: Next to N2/A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 12 km • Eindhoven Central Station: 5 km

VISITBRABANT 26 Hotels ’s-Hertogenbosch

Hotel Stars Number of Number of Maximum rooms meeting meeting capacity De Guldenberg Hotel *** 89 rooms14 200 persons & Brasserie De Ruwenberg | Hotel **** 196 40 200 persons | Meetings | Events Estate Huize Bergen 81 20 200 persons Vught Golden Tulip Hotel **** 125 12 200 persons Central Mövenpick Hotel ’s- **** 92 3 90 persons Hertogenbosch Van der Valk Hotel ’s- **** 131 15 400 persons Hertogenbosch VanVVVught der ValkVught Hot el **** 124 18 1000 persons Nuland

VISITBRABANT 27 De Guldenberg Hotel & Brasserie

Hotel Guldenberg is located in a unique part of Helvoirt, perched on the edge of the beautiful De Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park. Come and see for yourself why this MICE location is so popular. There are many reasons for its popularity: its inspirational, tranquil surroundings, high- quality service, and delicious beer are just a few of them. The 89 hotel rooms, the sculpture garden, the brasserie, and the terrace underwent significant renovations in 2018, which means you can now enjoy the beautiful, wooded environment, part of the Van Gogh National Park, from luxurious lounge sofas and cosy corners on the sun-drenched terrace. And cities including 's-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg, and Eindhoven are just around the corner. In addition to its location, the hospitality and flexibility are what make the Hotel Guldenberg so popular. Or as one previous guest put it: "The training was hard work, but the friendly atmosphere at the hotel and the caring staff made being here a real pleasure!"

"Wonderful training location" Guldenberg boasts fourteen conference halls and four public discussion spaces. The rooms are ideal for groups of eight to 200 people: perfect for seminars, conferences, business meetings, training sessions, or team-building days. The conference rooms are equipped with everything you could need and enjoy direct sunlight, fibre optic internet, air conditioning, cool drinking water, projection screens, and a minibar.

The possibilities are endless. Contact the reservations department to see how they can meet your needs with one of their many available options, for instance an amazing Van Gogh Meeting Package that includes a painting workshop!

• 89 rooms • 1 Restaurant • 14 meetingrooms, maximum capacity 200 persons • 250 parking spaces

• City Center ’s-Hertogenbosch: 13 km • Highway: 7 km to A65 • Eindhoven Airport: 37 km • ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 11 km

VISITBRABANT 28 De Ruwenberg Hotel | Meetings | Events

This largest business hotel in the 's-Hertogenbosch region is housed in a fourteenth-century castle, on a large estate in wooded, peaceful and above all inspiring surroundings. The original medieval entrance is now the main building, with the Atrium and four wings fanning out behind it. These wings offer up to 40 conference rooms (suitable for groups of two to 300 people). Combine that with nearly 200 hotel rooms and a remarkable number of sports facilities, and you'll see why De Ruwenberg is the perfect location for meetings, events and training sessions.

Complete Meeting Package In addition to 4, 8, 12, 24 and 32-hour options, De Ruwenberg also offers fully customised meeting packages. A Complete Meeting Package includes room hire, snacks, lunch/dinner and overnight stays. Top it off with a golf clinic on our own driving range, sailing on the River Dommel or teambuilding activities like herding sheep or fencing on the estate, and your event is sure to be unforgettable.

Exclusivity Despite its large size, the exclusivity of the separate wings creates an intimate feeling, reinforced by top-level hospitality. Reviews often mention the excellent hospitality provided by friendly, genuine staff. Each conference unit has its own lounge and terrace, which is also the ideal gateway to a brainstorming session on the outdoor estate. But that's just one of the many possibilities, because the many meeting rooms and extensive facilities make one thing especially clear: at De Ruwenberg, everything's possible!

• 194 Hotelrooms and 2 Suites • 1 Restaurant • 40 meetingrooms, maximum capacity 200 persons • 250 parking spaces

• City Center ‘s-Hertogenbosch: 8 km • Highway: 5 km to E25/A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 28 km • ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 10 km

VISITBRABANT 29 Landgoed Huize Bergen

Hidden away in a wonderful park with age-old trees, this imposing country house lies on a magnificent, 7.5-hectare country estate. Landgoed Huize Bergen is a sought-after and centrally located MICE location, perfect for congresses of up to 200 people, multi-day or otherwise. It is renowned for its tranquillity, space and wide range of options at the various locations. Landgoed Huize Bergen boasts 20 stylish rooms and 105 hotel rooms in different pavilions and guest houses on the estate, meaning privacy and intimacy are guaranteed. This location is extremely easy to reach almost directly from the A2 motorway; parking here is free. The estate can furthermore also be accessed by public transport.

Authenticity with contemporary comfort Enjoy the authenticity and hominess of yesteryear, but with today’s comforts. Besides standard meeting packages (from four to 96 hours), the team are also happy to provide you with a customised quote. Their discerning and personal advice guarantee a perfect event where Brabant’s famous hospitality can be enjoyed during, for instance, a relaxed drink, dinner and/or a party. A stone's throw away from the historic city centre of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the monumental appearance – combined with the fine cuisine, accommodation options and the magnificent, vast park – mean you can unwind before, during and after your meeting. And all of this with unforgettable hospitality.

• 80 Hotelrooms and 1 Suite • 1 Restaurant • 20 meetingrooms, maximum capacity 200 persons • 150 Parking spaces

• City Center ’s-Hertogenbosch: 8 km • Highway: 400 m to E25/A2 • Eindhoven Airport: 28 km • ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 5 km

VISITBRABANT 30 Golden Tulip Hotel Central

If you are looking for unique historical quality in the most centrally located spot in the country, Golden Tulip Hotel Central in ’s Hertogenbosch just might be the only option. More than 100 years of hospitality and Burgundian luxury have earned the hotel the name of ‘the living room of ’s Hertogenbosch’. Due to its central location, ample parking facilities, public transport next door, extremely hospitable staff, tailored programmes in combination with a range of workshops, walking and cycling packages, and all the beauty the capital of Brabant has to offer directly and literally at your feet, this top MICE location welcomes national and international companies and organisations who are looking to combine business with pleasure. A hotel with all modern meeting facilities, but with ‘the values of the past’.

Burgundian history All rooms, suites and meeting rooms meet the latest requirements and needs of the modern business guest. However, the service and personal attention to you, our guest, dates from times gone by. Experience this contemporary charm yourself, for example in the fourteenth-century Gothic vaulted cellar. Here, multi-day event participants can enjoy the elaborate Live Cooking breakfast, where your egg is fried next to the former studio of Renaissance painter Jheronimus Bosch (known for triptych paintings such as The Garden of Earthly Delights).

You will be hard pressed to find a more memorable MICE location.

• 122 rooms and 3 Suites • 1 Restaurant • 12 meetingrooms, maximum capacity 200 persons • 110 parking spaces available for guests

• City Center ’s-Hertogenbosch: 50 m • Highway: 5 km to A65 • Eindhoven Airport: 33 km • ’s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 700 m

VISITBRABANT 31 Mövenpick Hotel ’s-Hertogenbosch

The Mövenpick Hotel in 's Hertogenbosch is located right next to the administrative centre of the province, just outside the historic city centre. With its prime location and large terrace on the waterfront, it's the perfect base for business travellers. This four-star hotel is also ideal for short business meetings with coffee or lunch, and for (multi-day) seminars and conferences. The famous Mövenpick motto 'We Make Moments' ensures a wonderful welcoming atmosphere, with staff who go above and beyond for great levels of service.

Meeting rooms and capacity The Mövenpick Hotel 's-Hertogenbosch has three meeting rooms with a total capacity of 90 people. In the two larger rooms there's an abundance of daylight, as well as all the audio-visual equipment you might need, and free access to WiFi. The smaller room is ideal for a private brainstorming session or a small management event. The hotel has recently been fully renovated and has all the modern luxuries you'd expect.

Want to stay overnight? If you'd like to extend your event with an overnight stay, the hotel has 92 modern, comfortable rooms.

Accessibility The hotel is handily located right next to the A2 motorway. So cities including Eindhoven, Tilburg or Breda are just a 30-minute drive away. From the nearby Park and Ride Transferium you can be in the beautiful historic centre of 's Hertogenbosch within 5 minutes.

• 92 rooms • Restaurant • 3 meetingrooms, maximum capacity 90 persons • 100 parking spaces

• City Center ’s-Hertogenbosch: 2 km • Highway: 3,5 km to A65 • Eindhoven Airport: 32 km • ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 3 km

VISITBRABANT 32 Van der Valk Hotel Vught

The Van der Valk Hotel ’s-Hertogenbosch-Vught is a modern hotel a stone's throw away from the impressive centre of ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Besides a direct connection to the historic heart of Brabant’s capital and no less than 15 stylishly furnished meeting rooms, the hotel also organises complete, full programmes for any business event. The range of options, high degree of flexibility and excellent value for money make this hotel one of the city’s leading MICE venues.

Facilities All of the meeting rooms have with tables and chairs, plenty of daylight and air-conditioning. The large terrace and the wide array of spaces – ranging from a boardroom for two people to a multifunctional hall for 300 – mean virtually any meeting, conference or evening celebration is possible. You can also expand your event with various excursions. Give your conference, company outing or presentation a sporting, culinary, creative and/or cultural twist and amaze your participants. The hotel offers complete programmes for any situation, and in combination with the catering and accommodation options, your event is entirely taken care of, from A to Z.

Discover Brabant's capital In spite of its ideal, easily accessible location, parking at Van der Valk Hotel ’s-Hertogenbosch- Vught is absolutely free of charge. A special taxi service will take you to the Central Station or the heart of the centre for only €5, where you can visit the imposing Saint John’s Cathedral, go on an unforgettable tour on the Binnendieze river, or admire art, history and design in the Museum Quarter.

• 125 rooms, 6 suites and 2 apartments • Restaurant • 15 meetingrooms, maximum capacity 400 persons • 450 parking spaces

• City Center ’s-Hertogenbosch: 5 km • Hghway: 1,5 km to A65 • Eindhoven Airport: 31 km • ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station: 3 km

VISITBRABANT 33 Hotels Helmond

Hotel Sterren Aantal kamers Aantal Maximale vergaderzalen vergadercapaciteit City Resort Hotel Helmond **** 89 14 200 personen

Hotel St. Lambert ** 18 2 150 personen

Golden Tulip Hotel West- **** 80 6 250 personen Ende Carlton de Brug **** 80 15 2500 personen

NH **** 80 27 200 personen

VISITBRABANT 34 City Resort Hotel Helmond

If you're looking for the perfect mix of business and energy, look no further than City Resort Hotel Helmond. This MICE location – ideal for a one-of-a-kind company outing - offers a uniquely energetic meeting package that will guarantee that your guests keep their energy meters on full. Combine your conference, meeting, or outing with an overnight stay, have some fun at the bowling alley, relax at the Vitea Wellness resort, sweat away the stress of your meeting in the indoor fitness centre, and enjoy all this ideal location has to offer. It's a short, ten-minute walk from Central Station, yet away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. You're also just fifteen minutes away from Eindhoven, the design and technology city.

Facilities The modern City Resort Hotel Helmond offers a comprehensive mix of halls, services, and facilities. In addition to 93 luxurious hotel rooms, the convention centre boasts 600 m2 of large meeting rooms, as well as 120m2 of smaller rooms, perfect for an intimate meeting or brainstorming session. The hotel staff will be happy to work with you to design a custom package that fits all your needs.

A Brabant worth seeing At Grill Factory Op Suyt, you can enjoy delicious dishes cooked on the Big Green Egg or the grill, as well as delectable drinks in the lounge or bar. City Resort Hotel Helmond is a paradise for foodies, as it sits right in front of Food Tech Brainport, an international expertise centre that brings together the best in both food and technology. Plus, the Automotive Campus and Food Campus is just a stone's throw away, giving Helmond a clear role in the economically flourishing Brainport region.

• 93 rooms • 5 meetingrooms, maximum capacity 300 persons • Private parking

• City Center: 1,2 km • Highway: 7 km to A67, 34 km to A2/A50 • Helmond Central Station: 0,6 km • Eindhoven Airport: 32 km

VISITBRABANT 35 Golden Tulip Hotel West-Ende

Amid the bustling centre of Helmond – within walking distance from the main station and across from the impressive castle gardens – is the four-star Golden Tulip Hotel West-Ende. Located in a genuine factory-owner's mansion from 1880, this MICE combines its charming appearance with a personal approach. Its 11 fully equipped and tasteful meeting rooms (with capacities up to 700 people), ‘De Traverse’ congress centre, an inviting brasserie, cosy bar and large, sunny terrace make this an ideal location, also thanks to its position in central Helmond and its proximity to the centre of Eindhoven.

Multifunctional full-service The multifunctional rooms offer provisions such as flip charts, audiovisual devices, WiFi, microphones, LCD projectors and tele and video-conferencing equipment. The conference coordinator and hands-on technical support are at your disposal during your event.

Helmond and surroundings Eindhoven Airport and the centre of Brabant’s technology city are only 20 minutes away from the hotel. With the famous cube houses, the Automotive Campus and Helmond Castle across from the hotel, there’s plenty of variety without even leaving the centre. As soon as you leave the city you’re in the wonderful Brabant countryside of the Strabrechtse Heide heathland and De Groot Peel National Park: natural areas ideal for walking off an intensive meeting, but also highly inspirational for an out-of-the-ordinary brainstorming session. To fully unwind, you can also use the wellness and sports facilities of our associate hotel Best Western Hotel Nobis in Asten, only ten minutes away by car.

• 106 rooms and 8 long-stay apartments • 7 meetingrooms, maximum capacity 250 persons • Private parking

• City Center Helmond: 0 meters • Highway: 7 km to A67, 17 km to A2/A50 • Helmond Central Station: 1,6 km • Eindhoven Airport: 20 km

VISITBRABANT 36 HUP ()

Anything and everything related to MICE is possible in the Netherlands' sportiest hotel. Go to serve with your CEO on the tennis court, or literally throw one of your team into the deep end (of the pool...) Tackle the biggest challenges in the gym or in one of the fifteen meeting rooms - and afterwards put it all into perspective over a delicious drink. At HUP you'll find all the ingredients for an unforgettable sporty teambuilding event.

HUP focuses primarily on companies who are brave enough to let go of their hierarchical structure, or those who have already done so. You'll be challenged to leave your comfort zone and to almost become a child again. By being actively engaged, connections and an easy-going atmosphere will be created, so that participants will more quickly share their input and creativity. HUP therefore mainly works with organisations that are aware of their responsibility for the physical and mental health of their employees. It's also possible to learn all sorts of things from (top) sports teams, particularly in the areas of motivation, perseverance and achieving goals.

Unexpected possibilities HUP has meeting rooms in many different sizes, for groups of up to 500 people. There's also audio-visual equipment, as well as air conditioning and fast Wifi. HUP offers free parking, rooms with plenty of daylight, and various breakout options. In other words: all the standard facilities are available. But you don't come to HUP for standard. You book a room here because you want to approach things in a different way. The rooms with grandstands are ideal for pitches and presentations, but what about a meeting in a football museum, or lounging in a cinema?

• 15 conference rooms with maximum capacity 2500 persons • Private parking • Nearby Van Gogh Village Nuenen (6 km)

• City Center Helmond: 5.1 km • Highway: 3 km to A270, 13 km to A2 • Helmond Central Station: 4,8 km • Eindhoven Airport: 20 km

VISITBRABANT 37 A few examples of other possibilities

Auberge De Hilver

If you are looking for a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) location combined with a wonderful overnight stay in an inspiring and green environment, then Auberge De Hilver – at a central location between Tilburg and Eindhoven – is the perfect place. You can add great extras to your gathering in this personal and informal accommodation. Make use of the tasteful Brabant service or book one of the surprising informal programme items, such as 4x4 tours, various excursions, and workshops. Situated right by wonderful vast countryside with woods, heathlands, and marshes, it is also perfect for a hike or bicycle tour in the surroundings. Combine business with the beautiful Brabant countryside and enjoy regional delicacies for a friendly price.

Informal and international Due to its location, De Hilver welcomes many internationally operating businesses. At less than 10 kilometres from the Belgian border and close to Eindhoven Airport, this Charme Hotel is perfectly suitable for groups of six to 30 people. You get a taste of the exceptional Brabant hospitality through the service and décor in the entire hotel. The personal service by the staff and the informal character of the accommodation makes this a perfect place for anything from drinks receptions to teambuilding activities. You can incorporate an excursion to a farm, windmill, or the abbey where the Netherlands’ only genuine Trappist beer is brewed. Activities can go on until late in the evening because De Hilver also offers very comfortable hotel rooms.

Traffic jam-free accessibility The ambient rooms have extremely fast Wi-Fi and are fully equipped - ideal for management or sales meetings. Due to its small scale, Auberge De Hilver can be booked exclusively for your group, so you will fully experience the personal attention and helpful team. De Hilver offers various package deals for meetings, but you can also request a tailored deal. Auberge De Hilver has traffic jam-free accessibility and parking is of course free.

VISITBRABANT 38 In de Hei

This beautifully located, rural bed and breakfast and meeting space is located in the 'greenest region in Europe' and offers a wealth of opportunity and diversity. Once a dairy barn, it is now home to three tastefully designed and fully equipped bedrooms and a large, multifunctional meeting space, making it the perfect location for team-building events. Small groups of friends, couples and active seniors will love the hospitality extended by the B&B's owners, Lilian and Jos. As one enthusiastic guest put it: "I really enjoyed your B&B. The room was great, and so was the breakfast. But most of all I enjoyed your openness and hospitality!". Includes glamping!

Outstanding facilities In de Hei has been awarded four B&B tulips for its excellent quality, outstanding facilities and top service. Sample an atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by, whilst enjoying a surprisingly modern interior. Take the opportunity to enjoy activities such as an E walking/cycling route, covered wagon tour, outdoor cooking, an MTB clinic, a trip to an organic dairy or a fun pizza workshop with a wood- fired outdoor oven. The hospitable cycle terrace is an ANWB 'Gastvrij Plus punt'..!

"It's beautiful here, like a little paradise" In de Hei is the starting point for various walking, cycle and mountain biking routes through the surrounding forests. Mariahout is located between Eindhoven and Helmond, close to Nuenen. Check out the Van Gogh cycle route or immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings along the Waterpoort or Laarbeek cycle routes. Mariahout is home to an open-air theatre and the Lourdesgrot, a large and faithful copy of the Massabielle Grotto in France.

Glamping Het Hertenkamp Thanks to a collaboration with 'Het Betere Beoerenbed' ('Feather Down'), guests can also choose to glamp at Glamping Het Hertenkamp, five luxury tents further down the meadow, all with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The tents are fully equipped with their own toilet, hot shower, quality beds and a full kitchen. Perfect for a team-building followed by an overnight stay with Feather Down!

There's nothing quite like Brabant hospitality and the opportunity to enjoy some rest and relaxation in wooded surroundings!

VISITBRABANT 39 GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel

What comes to mind if you think about a meeting held in a hotel? Most likely it's partition walls, overhead projectors, Formica tables and sandwiches for lunch. Nothing could be further from the truth if your meeting takes place at GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel. Their motto is 'A hotel where you can be yourself', and this hotel offers cosy, intimate meeting rooms that feel more like your living room than a corporate meeting space, as well as a rooftop garden where you can relax on a cushioned sofa during a breakout session, and great collaboration with the local theatre, Theater in het Klavier - all of which makes it the perfect place to host a multi-day event. This brand new hotel has a perfect location close to the Netherlands' top attraction, theme park Efteling, as well as the Loon and Drunen Dunes National Park, and offers wonderful customised programmes, with unprecedented inspiring break ideas.

Facilities and possibilities An exciting ride in the spectacular Baron, a hilarious adventure in the Piranha, or a relaxed teambuilding cycle ride through the drifting sands of the Sahara of Brabant (the Loon and Drunen Dunes National Park): the team at GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel is keen to think outside of the box with you. Don't expect stiff five-star behaviour at this economy boutique hotel - rather an informal atmosphere, an eye for detail, and warm personal attention. For a training, presentation or teambuilding session, the hotel has three meeting rooms, all with WiFi, and suitable for between twelve and twenty four people. The GuestHouse Hotel works together with Theater in het Klavier, just 500 meter's walk away, for larger conferences and events.

Total range The theatre room in Het Klavier is multifunctional and flexible, with a folding stand with 242 seats. The other rooms are suitable for groups from twelve to sixty four people, which makes the collaboration between the GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel and the Theater in het Klavier interesting for both small and large businesses. The Guesthouse also works together with Efteling, Chalet Fontaine party centre, and the leading outdoor location for business events: Experience Island. Together, GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel and her partners offer a wonderful range including overnight stays, meetings, dining and relaxing..

VISITBRABANT 40 Van der Valk Gilze-Tilburg

This, the largest hotel in Central Brabant, boasts no fewer than 17 multifunctional meeting rooms (suitable for groups from two to 500 people), a top-notch restaurant, a relaxing yet thrilling casino, a great hotel bar and a wealth of other options. As a resort hotel, Van der Valk Gilze-Tilburg offers every facility for giving any business event an unexpected, enjoyable vibe, making your stay an unforgettable one. Agreeably located in the countryside between Tilburg and Breda, various target groups find their way to this congress location. From small-scale meetings to large events of an international nature, and from local retailers to major multinationals: the excellent facilities, strategic positioning and outstanding maintenance, appearance and quality make this a highly sought-after MICE location.

Packages and extras That attractiveness is enhanced by a wide diversity of well-priced meeting packages. From two-hour to multi-day meetings with accommodation in one of the 225 comfortable rooms, suites and/or apartments. This can be fully customised with breakfast, dinner and lunch or even an amazing outdoor activity: ideal for sharpening the senses, or just for relaxing. The wellness & fitness centre is also highly suitable for the latter: after a day of intensive meetings, come and unwind during a Thai massage in the Van der Valk Toucan Health Club.

Surroundings Due to its location – the hotel is right by the A58 motorway – tourist attractions such as Efteling theme park and Beekse Bergen safari park can be reached in a matter of minutes. The major business parks of shopping city Tilburg and charming Breda are also a short distance away. The surrounding greenery also lends itself perfectly to pleasant bike rides and walks through splendid and varying landscapes. Discover the whole range of options making Van der Valk Gilze-Tilburg ideal for combining business with pleasure. The experienced and welcoming banqueting team will be happy to help out with the details.

VISITBRABANT 41 De Barendonk Country Estate

The welcoming, pastoral surroundings, paired with delicious food, modern amenities, a wide range of meeting packages and excellent customer service are what make de Barendonk Country Estate the perfect, and perfectly relaxing, MICE location. Just beyond the drawbridge, you'll discover this gorgeous estate's wonderfully inspiring ambience, along with plenty of space for a refreshing walk, teambuilding games or field training. In addition, de Barendonk offers the perfect space for every occasion, for groups of up to 100 people. De Barendonk has a Golden Green Key rating, so commercial events at this Beerse estate will fit seamlessly into every serious CSR policy. At de Barendonk, the environment is always a priority, as are energy, water and waste savings, recycling and stimulating the local economy.

Collaboration tailored to you The beautifully decorated meeting rooms will give you all the peace and quiet you need to come up with your best ideas. The Appelloods has space for 10 to 35 people, while the 100-square- metre Domain Hall can accommodate groups of up to 80 people. The Wedding Hall in the Great House is the ideal space for more intimate gatherings, like intensive brainstorm sessions and meetings of up to ten people. The rooms are fully equipped, so you can give your event and guests your full attention. The Barendonk team would be happy to discuss options and ideas with you, and can always create a custom packaged tailored to your needs.

Multi-day events If you'd like to stay overnight after your event or organise a multi-day conference, there are plenty of accommodation options on the estate at your disposal, from an ecolodge in the great outdoors to an overnight stay in the authentic Flemish Barn, or from sleeping in a carriage in the Paardment to a historic stay in the Grand House. The farm-to-table lunch or dinner on the estate may surprise your culinary side, bringing you the most delicious – and genuine – regional dishes. The entire estate is also wheelchair accessible.

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VISITBRABANT 42 Duke Hotel

This unusual MICE location in the heart of ‘s-Hertogenbosch offers exclusive meeting rooms with views of the historic town centre that will make any business event unforgettable. Located right alongside the world-famous St. John’s Cathedral and just above the liveliest restaurant street in the Netherlands, it is ideal for guests who attach great value to design and experience during their stay. As one previous events organiser commented: “An unforgettable meeting location for exceptional people.” Come and discover this unique hotel concept and be inspired by the personal approach of the exceptionally friendly staff: “As a guest you can be sure of a warm welcome in the lobby, with Blommers coffee.”

Up to 25 people The Duke Hotel ’s-Hertogenbosch offers an exclusive experience in an unusual setting for small business groups. WiFi, daylight, catering, airconditioning and all the necessary audiovisual aids are of course provided, but it is mainly all the combinations possible that make a business stay in this boutique hotel unique and exclusive. Take a break from your business meeting by going on a walk through what is probably the most beautiful town centre in the Netherlands, visit one of the many museums or relax in the natural area Bossche Broek, just five minutes’ walk from the hotel. Or you can make free use of the in-house fitness facilities of Citygym, take an innovative yoga lesson or borrow a free bike to explore the city on two wheels. What’s the betting that after a break like this, you’ll be full of inspiration and can get down to work with renewed energy?

Accessibility and transfers There are three multi-storey car parks in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The hotel’s location means you can also arrive by public transport: the Central Station is within walking distance. With Eindhoven Airport a 30 and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport a 60 minutes’ drive away, international guests can get to The Duke Hotel easily. And if you want some help to get there, The Duke can arrange airport transfers for its guests.

VISITBRABANT 43 Het Turfschip Etten-Leur

According to Booking.com, the multifunctional MICE location Het Turfschip (the peat barge) Etten- Leur not only has the best value for money in the Etten-Leur region, but the large range of facilities also means that any and every business event is possible. From intimate meetings or private dinners to multi-day conferences and events for up to 2500 participants. In addition, the professional and enthusiastic kitchen team provides delicious catering, which made a previous guest conclude: "Whatever you organise there, you can be sure it will be well catered." Book your event at Het Turfschip Etten-Leur and discover the many possibilities, the high degree of flexibility, the delicious food and the good motorway access via the A16 and A58. And all this in a very hospitable environment.

From theatre auditorium to sports hall From large events to small meetings, the fourteen different halls - with or without stage - make any business event possible. A plenary session in the theatre? Check. A private dinner with the board of directors? Check. An intimate space for inspiring brainstorming sessions? Check. A large sports hall for sports activities, large fairs or a spectacular company party? Check. Complement your event with delicious dishes? Check. Combine the different rooms into one dynamic MICE location for up to 2500 participants? Check. For a complete overview of the almost countless possibilities, it is best to contact Het Turfschip directly. The enthusiastic staff will be happy to help.

All amenities + restaurant There is plenty of natural light in every room and free wifi. You can also relax at the pleasant bar, or enjoy one of the delicious Flemish dishes in Taveerne Gaston, where chef Gaston and his enthusiastic team cook according to 'Mum’s recipes'. With a beautiful view of the Leur port, windmill De Lelie and a former soap factory, Het Turfschip Etten-Leur is situated in the middle of Etten-Leur's industrial heritage. An inspiring view, which is best enjoyed on the beautiful terrace on the port when the weather allows it.

VISITBRABANT 44 Efteling Events

A well-organised business event ought to be unforgettable. A well-organised business event in the most unique location in Brabant is also incredibly impressive. Efteling Events offers no fewer than 27 different locations and is therefore perfect for all sorts of events, from a staff party, to a company anniversary, meeting, conference, kick-off meeting, awards ceremony or a teambuilding event. And if you really want to push the boat out, then you can even reserve the whole of the Efteling theme park (or a part of it) for a totally unique evening. Or organise a really massive party, where the Netherlands' most famous theme park will be all yours. Because whether your group consists of 20 or 20,000 people, the Meetings & Events team will ensure that your event exceeds even your wildest expectations.

Endless Possibilities The possibilities are truly endless in this World of Wonders. From a meeting in the atmospheric Efteling Hotel to a conference with a spectacular ride on the Baron 1898 included. From a staff party in a fairytale location (and to conclude the largest water show in Europe) to including the brand new CARO theatre show in your events programme. Complete your event with a break in the park, where everyone will marvel at the sights and recharge their batteries. Want to bet that after a ride on the Joris and the Dragon rollercoaster everyone will have plenty of energy (and adrenaline!) to get back to work?

Exclusive Your guests can get exclusive access to the park through a special entrance. That's how your guests can see a side of the Efteling that remains a mystery for most visitors. Efteling Events offers various inspiring masterclasses, workshops and lectures in collaboration with leading educational partners too. The Efteling also offers experienced speakers for lectures on custom er service, innovation and various other topics. With over five million visitors a year, the Efteling has a huge amount of knowledge and experience in the area of customer service, which they are keen to share.

VISITBRABANT 45 Incentive Inspiration

VISITBRABANT 46 Themed Incentives

Jheronimus Bosch Jheronimus Bosch was an Early Dutch painter. His work is known for its fantastic imagery, detailed landscapes, and illustrations of religious concepts and narratives. In 2016, there are numerous events in ‘s- Hertogenbosch inspired by Jheronimus Bosch, commemorating the 500th anniversary of his death. Click here for all the events in ‘s-Hertogenbosch.

Van Gogh On 29 July 2015 it was exactly 125 years since Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) died. Throughout the year, the artist was honoured with outstanding exhibitions and cultural events in various European towns. Even today, Van Gogh inspires people all over the world. The masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh are scattered throughout the world. But their roots lie in Brabant. Vincent van Gogh was born and raised here. Click here for more information about all the Van Gogh Highlights.

Dutch Design With Dutch Design, the Netherlands has joined the top of the international design world, with Brabant leading the way. Top designers including Maarten Baas and Piet Hein Eek work around Brabant, where designers are facilitated to develop their talents and shape the future. The crossover with high tech boosts the application of groundbreaking designs. In Brabant, with Eindhoven as Capital of Dutch Design, you'll experience the best! You'll find the knowledge, skill and the inspiration, and of course it's therefore the place for meetings in the field of design and unparalleled creativity. Klik hier voor meer informatie over Dutch Design

Other Incentives

Bavaria Bierproeverij In the center of Lieshout, close to Eindhoven, you can find the Bavaria Brouwerijcafé. A unique location inspired by Bavaria Beer. A tour through the Bavaria Brewery; A place where you see, smell, taste, hear and feel how Bavaria is made. The location has three multifunctional meeting rooms and offers several (teambuilding) activities.

Van Gogh Village en Workshop Walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh. You can actually do that in Nuenen! What makes it so special is that you can see and experience the stories about Van Gogh, his letters and his paintings from the very same spot. Using laminated cut-outs of Van Gogh's paintings the group members will be guided in making a composition, determining the horizon and making a painting in the style of Vincent van Gogh's brushstrokes. Result: a painting you made yourself, inspired by Vincent van Gogh's work.

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Binnendieze De Binnendieze is a century-old system consisting of all waterways within the city walls. You can sail through ‘s-Hertogenbosch in a distinctive open-topped boat. You can enjoy the various monuments, characteristic ancient and modern buildings, the waterways, and the magnificent fortifications. De Binnendieze is recognized as protected city area since 1972.

Prehistorisch Dorp This Eindhoven Museum is an archaeological open-air museum on the Iron Age and Middle Ages in the province of North Brabant .It focuses on the daily lives and routines of people in the time periods mentioned, through demonstrations and recreations of buildings, practices and routines. The museum features a lot of living history exhibits as well as semi-historical re-enactments.

DAF Museum In the center of Eindhoven the DAF Museum really stands out. A tour of the DAF Museum will take you from one surprise to the next. The inventiveness that has been characteristic for DAF vehicles from 1928 till the present day will even captivate visitors who have no special knowledge of the subject. The ground floor accommodates a pleasant village square, with shops from the 1930s, a welcoming pub, a period garage and, not to be forgotten, a replica of the Van Doornes' office. From here you can stroll around the museum.

Workshop Bossche Bol The Bossche Puffcake (Dutch: Bossche Bol) is a typical pastry for Den Bosch, and you can make it yourself! In this workshop you will learn how to make your own Bossche Bol by filling up this delicious 'ball' with whipped cream, putting it in chocolate fondant and decorating it. The best way to start your day with a typical treat from ‘s-Hertogenbosch!

Visit Strijp S Strijp S is the creative and cultural centre of Eindhoven, it is the former Philips terrain and historical heritage. Nowadays, Strijp S is the place to be for modern companies and with the many creative businesses at Strijp S, it is a great location to visit during Dutch Design Week. Besides the creative and modern companies, there is also a big food market called Vershal Het Veem. Visiting Strijp S is a perfect way to get to know the new, creative and innovative Eindhoven.

VISITBRABANT 48 BBQ Boot Your own BBQ-boat awaits you with captain! The barbecue is ready, drinks are served and live entertainment can be arranged. The captain will navigate you over De Dommel in the beautiful city of ‘s- Hertogenbosch. Even on cloudy days, this boat trip is a great experience because the roof of the boat is moveable.

Theme Parks

Beekse Bergen Not only has Beekse Bergen been selected as the Best Wildlife Animal Park in the Netherlands and Belgium, but in addition to almost 1500 wild animals in the safari park, Beekse Bergen also has a holiday park and a water playground. In 2018 they opened the Safari Resort where you can sleep among the wildelife. But Beekse Bergen is of course primarily known for being Europe’s largest wildlife safari park. The bus safari was awarded the ‘Best experience in Benelux’ and the elephant enclosure was named ‘Most attractive new enclosure’. Come and experience Africa, right in the middle of Brabant! Click here for more information.

Efteling Efteling is the favourite day trip attraction in the Netherlands, with no fewer than six roller coasters and 29 unique fairy tales. Not surprising therefore that Efteling is one of the top attractions in Brabant, the Netherlands and even in Europe for families with young children, as well as for teenagers and grandparents. Adults marvel at the beauty of the Fata Morgana and enjoy the Piraña just as much as the children, and clench their knuckles just as hard before Baron 1898 plunges them into the mine shaft. Come and be enchanted by this must-visit in Brabant. Click here for more information.

VISITBRABANT 49 Services VisitBrabant Convention Bureau

The team at VisitBrabant Convention Bureau is available to guide you through the complete bid process from sourcing quotes, preparing the initial bid to providing assistance with event promotion. A dedicated Bid Manager will work with you to ensure all questions along the way are answered. We can help you with bid support, site visits, venue finding and selection and ongoing support leading up to your event.

We know Brabant better than anyone and will help you to create an unforgettable experience. You’re in great hands with VisitBrabant Convention Bureau, experienced in working with associations, corporate organisations and event planners from all over Europe. With Brabant having a reputation for excellence and innovation, VisitBrabant Convention Bureau knows what it takes to deliver a successful business event. It is a non-profit organisation and its goals is to help you achieve your business objectives and further Brabants reputation as one of the most successful conference and meeting destinations.

As a full service bureau VisitBrabant Convention Bureau prides itself on its tailormade collaborative approach to securing hosting and creating memorable business events for its clients. Partnering with the region’s leading industry suppliers and government agencies, VisitBrabant Convention Bureau has a host of imaginative ideas to meet your brief and provides a beginning-to- end service.

VisitBrabant Convention Bureau can assist clients with: • Bidding for and hosting international association conference • Providing a dedicated Bid Manager to tailor your bid strategy • Securing letter of support from key political and industry figures; securing government support • Researching the best venues and services, obtaining quotes and securing space for the event • Producing a comprehensive bid document outlining a business case • Assistance with presenting the bid • Hosting site inspections for key decision makers • Establishing connections with venues and suppliers • Introducing a range of experienced professional Conference Organisers • Identifying local Keynote speakers and technical tour options to enhance your program content • Assigning a Client Relationship Manager to provide assistance when required • Introductions to additional local suppliers throughout the lead up of the event • Distribution of images and general information for inclusion on websites and in handbooks • Providing advice on social media strategies to help maximise delegate attendance • Providing information to include in delegate satchels including maps and guidebooks • Distributing media releases to generate publicity

VISITBRABANT 50 National and international association conference

VisitBrabant Convention Bureau can connect your association with experts and leaders across multiple industry sectors to create a stimulating, educational program and attract speakers to drive delegate attendance. This enables the exchange of ideas and knowledge that lead to powerf ul content for your meeting.

VisitBrabant Convention Bureau can assist with: • Identifying conference opportunities • Securing a local bid partner to lead the bid and financial underwriter • Obtaining letters of support from and liaising with leaders of government and industry • Developing strategies and critical paths • Preparing a business case, competitor analysis, preliminary budgets and risk analysis • Co-ordination and preparation of bid documents and presentations • Arranging and conducting site inspections for key decision makers • Preparing lobbying campaigns and strategies • Providing advice and assistance on the creation of inaugural events

Corporate meetings & events

VisitBrabant Convention Bureau offers free planning assistance to corporate meeting planners. Within depth knowledge of the region and its leading local venues, accommodation suppliers, transport providers, catering services and entertainment options. VisitBrabant Convention Bureau can connect you to everyone you need to create a memorable event.

VisitBrabant Convention Bureau can assist with: • Obtaining venue, accommodation, entertainment, catering, theming and event management quotes and providing comparative costs • Defining and prioritising specific needs within budgetary guidelines • Inspecting venues with specific requirements in mind • Introducing new meeting products and services to the business events market.

Social programs

It is the sense of exploration and discovery, immerge your team in the creative energy and lifestyle of the region that makes Brabant an extraordinary experience.

The region has a progressive dining scene, hidden art spaces and unique escapes just a short drive away. With a portfolio of products that cater to all interests, cultures and requirements an engaging and inspiring social program can be designed for any group size. VisitBrabant Convention Bureau can assist you with: • Accommodation and venue recommendations • Coordination of site inspections • Social programs, sample itineraries, team building activities, special event recommendations and proposal preparation • Sourcing of suppliers and contractors and referral to inbound destination management companies and professional conference organisers • Promotional and marketing support, such as visitor information, maps, shopping and dining guides, teasers , postcards and promotional video’s. • VIP welcome letter and letters of support from state and local government

VISITBRABANT 51 Delegate boosting services

As a full service bureau, VisitBrabant Convention Bureau has a team dedicated to assisting associations with the logistics of holding a conference in Brabant once the bid has won.

To maximise conference attendance, the team will work alongside local and international conference organisers to develop delegate boosting initiatives and other marketing activities in the time preceding the event.

VisitBrabant Convention Bureau can assist you with: • Sourcing a professional conference organiser or destination management company • Locating suitable venues and accommodation with Brabant that meet the specified criteria • Sourcing suppliers, including entertainers, catering and guest speakers • Preparation of promotional material and media assistance • Delegate boosting support to drive attendance • Provide site inspection support • Providing pre and post touring options

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