Belgium Tourism News

Andorra, Belgium and the Bahamas added to quarantine list
People arriving in England from Andorra, Belgium and the Bahamas from 04:00 tomorrow morning will need to self-isolate for two weeks. The news comes as the countries are removed from the England travel exemptions list.

Singapore Airlines to launch Brussels connections in October
Brussels will become the latest European destination in Singapore Airlines’ route network next year, when non-stop flights are introduced from Singapore to the Belgian capital.

Lufthansa Group to offer stopover programme in Switzerland and Belgium
Lufthansa Group is now offering two different stopover options that aim to enhance the customer’s journey and help travellers make the most of their flights and connection times.

Brussels Airport set to reopen following terror attacks
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
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 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.

Belgium plane crash kills four
A plane has crashed at Charleroi airport in Belgium, killing at least four people, according to reports.

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
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).