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Brussels Airport set to reopen following terror attacks

Brussels Airport set to reopen following terror attacks

1 April 2016 Airline News

Zaventem airport in Brussels is expected to reopen this evening as emergency repairs are completed. The airport has been closed since March 22nd when two suicide bombers detonated explosives in the departures hall. The airport is expected to operate at around 20 per cent of capacity when it reopens.

VLM Airlines to link Birmingham to Antwerp, Belgium

VLM Airlines to link Birmingham to Antwerp, Belgium

27 August 2015 Airline News Tourism News

Birmingham is set to have a direct connection to the thriving commercial and tourist centre of Antwerp in Belgium, thanks to a new service by European carrier VLM Airlines launching on October 5th, 2015. Passengers will be able to choose from daily return Birmingham-Antwerp flights, three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Emirates brings new connectivity to Brussels

Emirates brings new connectivity to Brussels

1 May 2014 Airline News

Emirates has announced it will launch a new daily service to Brussels, Belgium, from September 5th 2014. Hosting the European Commission, the European Council and over 120 other international organisations, Brussels is a key decision making centre.

Breaking Travel News In Bruges

Breaking Travel News In Bruges

Just three hours from London by Eurostar, Bruges is the quintessential short-break holiday idea for time-poor UK travellers. Here Breaking Travel News visits this medieval delight in northern Belgium to discover the canals, breweries and architecture that make up this enduring gem.

Flemish Community to measure tourism’s economic impact using TSA

Flemish Community to measure tourism’s economic impact using TSA

24 March 2012 Press Release Tourism News

The Flemish Community of Belgium has become one of the first regions worldwide to determine the contribution of tourism to its economy using the United Nations approved Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). Results were announced during the official visit of the UNWTO Secretary General (March 12-13, 2012).