Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC)

High Level Conference on EU-China Tourism Cooperation

To what extent a strong partnership can contribute to a strong tourism industry in Europe? What opportunities can be expected from connecting the European Union and China? How does tourism could contribute to the European economy? In order to know the answers to these questions, and many others, the BCECC organized a High Level Conference on EU–China Tourism Cooperation with the European Parliament on October 13, 2015 at the Chinese Cultural Center in Brussels!

In order to discuss on how to enhance tourism cooperation between the European Union and China, this conference gathered stakeholders from the European Institutions, European tourism associations and the business sector around a panel discussion. This discussion focused on the topic “Building new partnerships in the tourism sector for growth and jobs” and addressed several central questions for European tourism industry.

Agenda:
16.00 – 16.30: Registration
16.30 – 17.00: Welcome words by Mr. Bernard Dewit, Chairman of the BCECC and Mr. István Ujhelyi, Member of the European Parliament, Vice–Chair of the Transport and Tourism Committee
17.00 – 18.15: Panel discussion “Building new partnerships in the tourism sector for growth and jobs” moderated by Mr. Bernard Dewit, Chairman of the BCECC
– Mr. Carlo Corazza, Head of Unit, Tourism, Emerging and Creative Industries – Point of view of the European Commission
– Mr. Ákos Niklai, President of Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association, Vice President of HOTREC
– Mrs. Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar, Member of the European Parliament, Member of the Transport and Tourism
– Mrs. Claire Baillet, Marketing Director at VR Maasmechelen Tourist Outlets
– Mr. Jorn Hoogesteijn, Head of Commercial at Global Blue BeNeLux
– Ms. Wang Yu, Senior Manager, International Affairs Office, China Southern Airlines
18.15 – 18.30: Closing remarks by Mr. Eduardo Santander, Executive Director at European Travel Commission and Mr. István Ujhelyi, Member of the European Parliament, Vice–Chair of the Transport and Tourism Committee
18.30 – 18.40: Opening speech for the reception by Mr. Yan Zhenquan, Director of the Chinese Cultural Center
18.40 – 20.00: Cocktail reception

Venue:
Chinese Cultural Centre
Rue Philippe le Bon Straat, 2-4
1000 Brussels

The nearest underground parking is the “Parking Loi/Wet”, 85 rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 85, 1000 Brussels. You can also come by public transport (Metro Line 2 or 6 to Arts-Loi/Kunst-Wet or 1 or 5 to Maelbeek/Maalbeek).