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Annual report shows growth in Brussels tourism in 2023
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The 2023 Annual Report by visit.brussels highlights a strong rebound in Brussels tourism, with nearly 9.4 million overnight stays and performance levels nearing pre-pandemic records.
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Belgium
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Company with 250 or more employees
Consumer Organisations
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
EU Institutions
Financial Institutions and Investors
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Local Authorities
Media / Journalist Organisations
National authorities
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
Trade Unions
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Coordinated information on travelling
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Improving statistics and indicators
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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The Annual Report 2023 of the Brussels Tourism Observatory, published by visit.brussels in 2024, provides an overview of tourism trends and performance in Brussels throughout 2023. The report highlights a strong recovery, with nearly 9.4 million overnight stays, a 19% increase from 2022 and just 1% below the 2019 record. Hotel occupancy reached 70%, and the average room rate rose by 16%, while the city maintained its top global ranking for associative meetings. Museums and attractions also performed exceptionally well, surpassing pre-pandemic visitor levels.
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