Rotterdam Partners - MICE Presentation 2019

1. 1.
City of
innovation &
unmatched
possibilities
2.
International
leading hub
for business
& knowledge
3.
Refreshingly
Dutch &
remarkably
international
4.
Connected
to the world
WHY ROTTERDAM
for your congress or event

2. Young dynamic city with daring
architecture & room to experiment
‘Can Do’ mentality: we look for
possibilities in impossibilities
We believe in the power of
collaboration: 170 partners
1. City of Innovation
& unmatched
possibilities

3. Leading clusters in food, medical,
maritime, cleantech & more
Home to internationally renowned
knowledge & research institutions
2. International leading hub
for business & knowledge
Gateway to Europe: No 1. Port
& international business hub

4. Next city to discover:
Magnet for delegates
Unique venues, creative social
programs & competitive rates
2. Refreshingly Dutch &
remarkably international
Vibrant & multicultural metropolis
encompassing 170+ nationalities

5. Stable, organised & hospitable city
where everyone speaks English
Compact city centre with
excellent public transport links
Easily accessible & central location
near other Dutch cities & hotspots
4. Connected
to the world

6. 2nd largest hub in the world
& one of world’s best airports
Easily accessible
Schiphol Airport

7. Frequent international trains from
Germany, France, Belgium & UK
Easily accessible
Fast train connections
TRAVEL TIMES (BY TRAIN)
Schiphol Airport o hrs 26 min
Düsseldorf 2 hrs 26 min
Cologne 2 hrs 55 min
Frankfurt 4 hrs 35 min
Hannover 4 hrs 45 min

8. Rotterdam
Venues for your event
Postillion at WTC – venue and conference
centre
Rotterdam Ahoy / RACC –
multifunctional venue, conference
center and arena
deDoelen – conference venue with
connection to Marriott Rotterdam
Cruise Terminal – on the Wilhelmina pier, still
used as a terminal for cruise ships and as
spacious venue

9. Rotterdam
Venues for your event
SS Rotterdam – venue, hotel and restaurantsRDM – multifunctional venue in a
listed building at the innovation dock
Laurenskerk – Rotterdam‘s only
remaining late Gothic building and
stunning venue
Floating Pavilion – Rotterdam‘s first floating
business event venue

10. Rotterdam
Venues for your event
nhow Rotterdam – stylisch hotel with excellent
views over the Maas and Rotterdam next to
Cruise Terminal
Hotel New York – formerly the
Holland America Line head office,
1993 converted into a charming hotel
Room Mate Bruno – stylish boutique
hotel in a former tea warehouse, opened
in August 2018
Marriott Rotterdam– Opposite Rotterdam
Central Station and connected with
deDoelen

11. Hotels in Rotterdam
Overview
Go to our Venue & Service Finder for more information:
https://en.rotterdampartners.nl/find-a-venue

12. Best in Travel 2016:
‘Futuristic architecture, inspired
initiatives such as inner-city canal
surfing, a proliferation of art, and a
surge of drinking, dining and
nightlife venues make Rotterdam
one of Europe’s most exhilarating
cities right now.’
Best of Travel 2019
‘Why Rotterdam is Europe’s
coolest foodie destination:
With top end restaurants and
more food markets than you can
shake a fork at, the Netherlands’
second city makes for a
mouthwatering city break'
International media
Rotterdam in the spotlight
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13. Click on the image for the Rotterdam video
or visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9kRAlPnBbo
Experience Rotterdam
Video

14. Rotterdam Partners
What we do
Our mission
Rotterdam
Partners aims
to strengthen
the Rotterdam
economy
Marketing Promotion
& Attraction
Knowledge
& Advise
Networks
To attract future
• visitors
• businesses
• residents
To connect
• our knowledge
• our networks
• our stakeholders

15. • Inform about Rotterdam as a business destination
• Connect to our partners in Rotterdam
• Advise on best venues, accommodations & social programme combinations
• Check availability of venues and accommodations
• Assist in requesting and comparing quotations
• Organise site inspections and FAM trips
• Arrange support from city (subvention fund & welcome reception)
• Offer promotional tools for use before and during the congress or event
• Offer a hospitality desk at the congress or event
• Facilitate throughout bid or proposal process (city wide support)
Rotterdam Partners
How we help

16. We connect you to Rotterdam
Rotterdam Partners
Convention Bureau of Rotterdam
Contact us
Tina Koehler
Sales & Account Manager MICE
T: +49 89 552533 441
E: Rotterdam.MICE@aviareps.com
W: www.rotterdampartners.nl

17. 48 hours in Rotterdam: what to
see, plus the best bars and
restaurants
Rotterdam in the spotlight: from
dismal mega-port to 'Dutch
Brooklyn'
This Dutch city has made a
floating park out of plastic waste
Rotterdam: Europe's hottest
design destination
Five reasons to visit unsung
Rotterdam instead of
overcrowded Amsterdam
The Independent’s Best of
Travel 2019
Food for thought: 5 reasons why
Rotterdam should be your next
culinary breakMiniguide Rotterdam
An Insider’s Guide to Rotterdam
(paywall)
The Dutch Have Solutions to
Rising Seas. The World Is
Watching.
Why Rotterdam is Europe’s
coolest foodie destination
A weekend in . . . Rotterdam, the
Netherlands
Rotterdam's continuous fight
against floods (video)
Rotterdam: Leading in the
implementation of small scale
solutions for adaptation
measures on a large scale