The `green` business choice

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Amsterdam MICEdition
Twelfth edition
Number 2
Winter 2014
The ‘green’ business choice
DEVELOPMENTS
ALONG THE
IJ WATERFRONT
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LOCATIONS &
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PARTNER
PROGRAMMES
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For all its wealth of history, Amsterdam has always been a progressive city,
squarely focused on the future. It’s no surprise, then, that Amsterdam’s
MICE industry is embracing innovation to create sustainable events, making
environmentally responsible decisions to contribute to the health of our planet.
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CGR offers
independent
advice
Clear rules for any advertising during
medical events announced in the
Netherlands Code of conduct.
The Foundation for the Code for Pharmaceutical Advertising (CGR) was founded to implement a Code of Conduct for
pharmaceutical advertising. Organisers of medical events in
Europe must now comply with the European regulations for
advertising of medicinal products.
Help with complying
How can you ensure that your pharmaceutical-related conference or event does indeed comply with the regulations?
‘It is not as difficult as it may seem,’ says Janine Galjaard,
Director of the Keuringsraad (advertising control body),
responsible for the enforcement of the Netherlands’ Code
of Conduct for Pharmaceutical Advertising. ‘Our pre-convention check offers additional certainty.’
Detailed information about the rules for advertising during
medical events in the Netherlands is available at www.cgr.
nl (in English). For more information or tailor-made advice,
please contact the CGR by telephone at +31 20 408 06 86
or via email at [email protected].
Developments along
Amsterdam’s skyline will be enriched with two iconic buildings
along the IJ waterfront, next to the EYE Film Institute and
A’DAM Tower. One will be home to Maritim Amsterdam, the
flagship congress and conference hotel for the award-winning
Maritim Group. The second will be a high-quality residential
building and offers apartments for everyone, from single
apartments to family flats. The project, with its wide range of
services and facilities covering approximately 70,000m2, will
be designed by Team V Architecture. The completion of the
entire project is expected in 2018.
Janine Galjaard, Director of the Advertising control body
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Congress hotel fills city need
As Amsterdam currently lacks conference centres, the arrival
of a congress hotel has been a high priority for the city. With
52,000m2 of space and some 600 four-star rooms, Maritim
Amsterdam also fulfils the need for hotel rooms in the northern part of Amsterdam. The two congress halls, for 2,300
people and 1,300 people respectively, and facilities for up
to 5,000 guests make Maritim Amsterdam one of the largest
congress hotels in Europe – on top of being the flagship congress hotel for Maritim Hotels worldwide. With its experience
in planning, organising and managing congresses and meet-
ings, Maritim Amsterdam will offer a rich event programme
of congresses, keynote speakers, concerts, product launches,
fashion shows and brand presentations. The hotel expects
about 360,000 visitors per year and will work in close collaboration with the RAI and several hotels in Amsterdam. Eric van
der Burg, deputy mayor City of Amsterdam: ‘Maritim Amsterdam will form an added value for the city of Amsterdam, as
visitors of the congress hotel will visit the city and give a huge
boost to the local economy.’
Living in the skyline of Amsterdam
The residential tower will provide about 23,000m2 of space
and consist of around 220 apartments of different sizes and
types, including penthouses, spacious apartments for families, small apartments for young professionals and serviced
apartments. Living in one of the highest residential towers of
Amsterdam will be a truly unique experience, with its outdoor
terraces and fantastic view of the city.
Unique hotel and housing concept
The project is unique for its wide variety of facilities for guests
as well as locals, including:
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‘Creating a great environment
to meet’
Amsterdam RAI
Rientz Mulder, Executive Chef
‘Creating a great environment to meet’ is the motto of
Amsterdam RAI as the convention centre continues,
together with event organisers, to realise its ambitions
related to sustainability within the European conference
and exhibition industry.
The recently published RAI Sustainability Report (www.rai.
nl/csr) describes the company’s CSR achievements to date,
including 100% waste recycling, the installation of 1,632
solar panels, international sustainability certifications and an
enhanced CSR policy.
the IJ waterfront
• Several restaurants offering international and national
cuisine as well as small bites
• A sky bar with a breathtaking view
• Congress facilities in several sizes, including very large
conference halls
• Meeting rooms for guests and locals in a unique location
with four-star service and quality
• One of the most spectacular wellness and fitness areas in
the Netherlands, welcoming both hotel guests and locals
• A wide variety of apartments of different types and sizes,
including terraces with a spectacular view in all directions
• In addition, the adjacent park will be the green heart of the
neighbourhood and a place for recreation and vitalisation
for all.
Overhoeks: Amsterdam’s ‘red-hot art neighbourhood’
The project is located in Overhoeks, the lively new neighbourhood in the northern part of Amsterdam along the IJ waterfront. With the arrival of the eye-catching EYE Film Institute,
the transformation of the former Shell headquarters building
into A’DAM (the epicentre of electronic and dance music), the
NDSM shipyard-turned-glitzy industrial beehive plus all the
emerging new bars and restaurants, Amsterdam’s northern half
is often referred to as one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in
the world. The New York Times called the area, the ‘red-hot art
neighbourhood’ and Amsterdam’s new creative centre. The project will give a huge boost to both its immediate area and the
wider city, combining all the benefits of living in an international
city with the advantages of a high quality of life. Together with
the City of Amsterdam, the partners are working hard to further
develop and position of Overhoeks as the city’s signature area.
Central location
The ferry is only a few steps away and connects the area with
Central Station. The North/South metro connection, which will
link up the southern and northern halves of Amsterdam, will
be completed in 2017. The new metro station will be just a
ten-minute walk away. Getting to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
takes under half an hour. These public transport connections, in combination with the
underground parking garage for around 540
cars, will support the sophisticated mobility
concept that guarantees the minimum possible impact of noise and traffic.
Strong together
The CSR goal of Amsterdam RAI is, together with event
organisers, to take every possible opportunity to make
improvements, innovations, savings and connections that will
optimise events. For example:
- Reduce the amount of event waste together, and therefore
reduce costs.
- Increase the sustainability of catering by means of ecofriendly options within the range (including the Heartwarming
Amsterdam catering concept).
- Optimise accessibility together – for instance by offering
travel deals in cooperation with Dutch rail company NS and
the public transport companies in Amsterdam.
Best-in-class waste policy
The icing on the cake of last year’s efforts is that, together
with its clients, Amsterdam RAI achieved zero waste. Since
2007, Amsterdam RAI has been actively optimising its waste
policy, and the result is that the
company has now achieved 100%
recycling. At the same time, the
total waste production was reduced
by 30%.
For an insight into the RAI and its
CSR policy, check out the video or
download the sustainability report:
www.rai.nl/csr.
Contact us to find out more about
increasing the sustainability of your
event at Amsterdam RAI.
AMSTERDAM RAI
Europaplein
1078 GZ Amsterdam
T +31 20 549 17 22
E [email protected]
I rai.nl
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Hotels of Amsterdam
Mövenpick Hotel
Amsterdam City Centre
A new meeting concept
Rewarding its guests with a spectacular view over the city
and River IJ from the 408 rooms, the Mövenpick Hotel
Amsterdam City Centre offers a unique location in addition
to exciting dining options in central Amsterdam. The hotel
can accommodate conferences for up to 450 persons in its
12 flexible meeting rooms (1,100m2) and offers the possibility to use its hotel application for iOS and Android in
order to transform events into dynamic, interactive and collaborative environments. A successful partnership between
the Mövenpick Hotel Amster-dam and three diverse music
and hospitality organisations on the River IJ has resulted
in the creation of the new meeting concept ijVENUES, the
newest addition to the venue port-folio of Amsterdam in
the heart of the Eastern Docklands. This partnership results
in a unique and playful venue distin-guished by its broad
music and cultural network and by having an onsite hotel.
Conferences and events capacity is up to 5,000 attendees,
with maximum 1,250-delegate plenary sessions, 20 breakout rooms and more than 4,000m2 of exhibition space.
MÖVENPICK HOTEL AMSTERDAM
Piet Heinkade 11, 1019 BR Amsterdam
T +31 20 519 12 00
E [email protected]
Imoevenpick-hotels.com/amsterdam
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam
Home of heartfelt hospitality
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam is a first-class
hotel with a wide range of recreational facilities, where
hospitality and service are paramount.
The excellent accessibility, thanks to the free shuttle
service to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, makes
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam the ideal location
for your overnight stay or (international) event. The hotel is
located on the green edge of the Amsterdam Forest, which
is a perfect backdrop for long walks, jogging and cycling.
Meetings & events
The 15 meeting rooms (all with natural daylight) are situated
on the ground floor and are suitable for all your meetings,
conferences and events for up to 620 persons (1,100m2
conference space).
The hotel’s spacious foyers offer many possibilities for
stands, promotional materials and coffee breaks. A
specialised team of event managers can help you organise
your tailor-made event or advise you about our green
meeting facilities. Wireless internet is free of charge
throughout the whole hotel.
Rooms & suites
The hotel’s 440 comfortable rooms and suites are designed
in warm colours and offer plenty of
space for guests’ privacy. Of special note are the
green executive rooms on a completely climateneutral floor of the hotel, which fulfil the wishes of
many guests for sustainability.
Recreational benefits
Get a culinary surprise in one of the restaurants and
bars or relax in the Lifestyle Club & Active Spa
(free of charge), which includes a large indoor
swimming pool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, sanarium,
massage treatments, gym, relaxation room and sunny
terrace.
In Restaurant Nadar you can enjoy traditional
homemade dishes. In the unique Sports & Media
Bar you can watch sport matches live on screen
while having a drink or quick meal.
High-quality food, a green environment and
warm, heartfelt service add up to an excellent
stay at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam.
STEIGENBERGER AIRPORT HOTEL AMSTERDAM
Stationsplein ZW 951, 1117 CE Schiphol-Oost
T +31 20 540 07 77
[email protected]
Iairporthotel-amsterdam.steigenberger.nl
More hotels in Amsterdam
1. Dutch Design Hotel Artemis
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5. Conservatorium Hotel
Amsterdam
Van Baerlestraat 27
1071 AN Amsterdam
T +31 20 570 00 00
Iconservatoriumhotel.com
10. Hilton
Amsterdam
Apollolaan 138
1077 BG Amsterdam
T +31 20 710 60 00
Ihilton.com
15. Hotel
Pulitzer
Prinsengracht 315-331
1016 GZ Amsterdam
T +31 20 523 52 35
Ipulitzeramsterdam.com
20. NH Barbizon
Palace Hotel
Prins Hendrikkade 59-72
1012 AD Amsterdam
T +31 20 556 45 64
Inh-hotels.nl
John M. Keynesplein 2
1066 EP Amsterdam
T +31 20 714 10 00
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artemisamsterdam.com
6. Crowne Plaza
Amsterdam City Centre
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5
1012 RC Amsterdam
T +31 20 620 05 00
Icrownplaza.com
11. Holiday Inn
IJmuiden Seaport Beach
Kennemerboulevard 250
1976 EG IJmuiden Aan Zee
T +31 25 556 69 99
Iholidayinn.com
16. InterContinental
Amstel Amsterdam
Professor Tulpplein 1
1018 GX Amsterdam
T +31 20 622 60 60
Iamstelhotel.nl
21. NH City Centre
Spuistraat 288-292
1012 VX Amsterdam
T +31 20 420 45 45
Inh-hotels.nl
25. Park Plaza
Amsterdam Airport
Melbournestraat 1
1175 RM Lijnden
T +31 20 658 05 80
Iparkplaza.com/lijnden-hotel
2. Amsterdam American Hotel –
Hampshire Eden
Leidsekade 97
1017PN Amsterdam
T +31 20 556 30 00
Ihampshire-hotels.com
7. Crowne Plaza
Amsterdam South
George Gershwinlaan 101
1082 MT Amsterdam
T +31 20 504 36 66
Icrownplaza.com
12. Hotel
Casa 400
Eerste Ringdijkstraat 4
1097 BC Amsterdam
T +31 20 665 11 71
Ihotelcasa400.nl
17. Landgoed
Duin & Kruidberg
Duin en Kruidbergerweg 60
2071 Santpoort
T +31 23 512 18 00
Iduin-kruidberg.nl
22. NH Grand
Hotel Krasnapolsky
Dam 9
1012 JS Amsterdam
T +31 20 554 91 11
Inh-hotels.nl
26. Park Plaza
Victoria Amsterdam
Damrak 1-5
1012 LG Amsterdam
T +31 20 623 42 55
Iparkplaza.com
3. Amsterdam
Marriott Hotel
Stadhouderskade 12
1054 ES Amsterdam
T +31 20 607 55 55
Imarriott.com
8. DoubleTree by Hilton
Amsterdam Centraal Station
Oosterdoksstraat 4
1011 DK Amsterdam
T +31 20 530 08 00
Idoubletree.com
13. Hotel
De L’Europe
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14
1012 CP Amsterdam
T +31 20 531 17 77
Ileurope.nl
18. Mercure Hotel
Amsterdam City
Joan Muyskenweg 10
1096 CJ Amsterdam
T +31 20 721 91 76
Imercure.com
23. Novotel
Amsterdam City
27. Radisson-Blu Hotel
Amsterdam Airport
Boeing Avenue 2,
Schiphol-Rijk
1119 PBA’dam
T +31 20 655 31 31
Iradissonblu.nl
4. Bilderberg
Garden Hotel
Dijsselhofplantsoen 7
1077 BJ Amsterdam
T +31 20 570 56 00
Ibilderberg.nl
9. Hampshire Hotel Rembrandt Square Amsterdam
Amstelstraat 17
1017 DA Amsterdam
T +31 20 890 47 47
Ihampshire-hotels.com
14. Hotel Okura
Amsterdam
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333
1072 LH Amsterdam
T +31 20 678 71 11
Iokura.nl
19. Mövenpick Hotel
Amsterdam
Piet Heinkade 11
1019 BR Amsterdam
T +31 20 519 12 00
Imövenpick-hotels.com
Europaboulevard 10
1083 AD Amsterdam
T +31 20 541 11 23
Inovotelamsterdamcity.com
24. Park Hotel
Stadhouderskade 25
1071 ZD Amsterdam
T +31 20 671 12 22
Iparkhotel.nl
28. Ramada Apollo
Amsterdam Centre
Staalmeesterslaan 410
1057 PH Amsterdam
T +31 20 207 00 00
Iramada-amsterdam.com
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Amsterdam’s wealth of hotels combine luxury accommodation and state-of-the-art,
flexible event facilities perfect for intimate meetings or large-scale conferences.
Dutch Design Hotel
Artemis
Novotel Amsterdam City
After your meeting
The hotel offers a wide variety of recreational facilities
such as a spa equipped with a relaxation room, two saunas
and a massage service and a fitness centre with plenty of
daylight and towel service, both available free of charge for
all guests.
The modern bar and restaurant of the hotel offers an
international menu in an informal and relaxed atmosphere
with an outside terrace for the sunny periods of the year
and also bicycle rental is one of the services offered by
the hotel.
Your meeting
The hotel has its own convention centre with a total area of
1,200m2 divided over the ground and first floors, housing
17 meeting rooms, a meeting foyer, individual break-out
areas and a modern business centre. Of this meeting space,
1,000m2 is located on the ground floor with flexible walls,
giving clients the opportunity to move around. The flexibility of the walls, together with lots of windows, wide doors
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T +31 20 541 11 23
[email protected]
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John M. Keynesplein 2, 1066 EP Amsterdam
T +31 20 714 10 00
[email protected]
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and high ceilings (five metres) ensures not only plenty of
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events such as car launches, trade and fashion shows.
With round tables and bespoke decoration, the convention
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easily host your gala dinner or cocktail evening.
In total, the hotel is able to host a group of 450 delegates
for overnight stays, dining and meeting facilities in one
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Inspiration, creativity, art and pure Dutch design
Dutch Design Hotel Artemis is a luxurious four-star
hotel, ideally located between the city centre of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and business district
Zuidas. The hotel offers 256 comfortable design rooms,
11 multifunctional meeting rooms, free WiFi throughout
the hotel, free fitness facilities, an underground car park
and Restaurant-Bar De Stijl, with a large waterside
terrace.
Every three months, a changing art exhibition is organised in the hotel, called D&A (Design & ARTemis).
Varying from photography to paintings and from fashion
to design, these exhibitions make Dutch Design Hotel
Artemis more than just a hotel: it is a total experience
that ensures a dynamic and delightful ambiance.
Dutch Design Hotel Artemis offers much more than just
a location, combining your personal wishes and budget with great ideas to create a personalised proposal.
Business meetings, press conferences, product launches
or fashion shows: the possibilities are endless.
Flexible meeting spaces
Novotel Amsterdam City is the biggest four-star MICE hotel
within the Benelux, with 610 rooms and a 1,200m2 conference centre. A complete makeover of the ground floor has
created a fresh and modern hotel with a light and openplan design.
Located next to the Amstel Park and within walking distance
of the RAI convention centre and the World Trade Center,
it is conveniently located for congress and business visits.
Amsterdam RAI train station is within a four-minute walk, allowing you to be in the city centre or at Amsterdam Airport
Schiphol within ten minutes. It’s easily accessible by car too:
the hotel has its own parking with capacity for 122 cars.
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Hotels of Amsterdam
Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam
Hilton Amsterdam
Hosting flawless events from beginning to end
In the heart of Amsterdam’s famous fashion and museum district, just a stone’s throw
from all the city’s delights, is the magnificent neo-gothic Conservatorium Hotel, standing
on the former site of the Sweelinck music conservatory.
Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner party, conference or a sophisticated cocktail
party, the Conservatorium Hotel has a variety of elegant private meeting and event
rooms that provide a fabulous setting for any event. In total, the Conservatorium Hotel
offers 329m2 of meeting and event space, split over six different rooms. All meeting
spaces are naturally lit and equipped with a state-of-the-art high-definition video
conferencing system. The largest meeting venue accommodates 120 guests theatre style
and 100 guests for a private dinner.
Choose from a menu with tempting original dishes, an extensive wine list or delicious
cocktails and combine it with stunning floral displays as the finishing touch to your event.
The Conservatorium Hotel ensures an exceptionally high level of service and an
outstanding culinary experience for a flawless event from beginning to end.
Plan ahead and save
Located in the exclusive ‘Old South’ of the city, Hilton Amsterdam offers premium amenities
for business events. Choose from 21 flexible function rooms, all equipped with high-speed
wireless internet, which is complimentary throughout the public areas. Each room features
individual air conditioning, ergonomic chairs and modern conference equipment.
Whether planning a large conference or a celebratory banquet, benefit from full technical
support, the latest audio-visual technology and an array of catering options. Hilton Amsterdam’s team of event planners have the expertise to organise a meeting that combines your
event with an interactive online event. Together with a preferred supplier, the team possesses the experience to host a cost-effective webcast. With the LightStay Meeting Calculator,
meeting planners can calculate how these efforts reduce the carbon footprint of their event.
Planning on booking your next business event? With Hilton Worldwide, it pays to think
ahead. That’s because when you book by 31 December 2014,* you’ll save 2% for every
month you book in advance (up to a maximum saving of 20%).
HOTEL NEWS
CONSERVATORIUM HOTEL AMSTERDAM
Van Baerlestraat 27, 1071 AN Amsterdam
T +31 20 570 00 00
E [email protected]
I conservatoriumhotel.com
NEW HOTEL OPPOSITE THE RAI
CONVENTION CENTRE
Motel One, part of the German chain of budget design hotels, will soon open on the Europa Boulevard, opposite the
RAI convention centre.
Capacity
Motel One is nine storeys high and has 315 rooms. Below
the hotel is a parking garage for hotel guests. On the ground
floor is 1000m2 of retail and / or hospitality space for rent.
The building was designed by ZZDP architects and has a
BREEAM Excellent design certificate, which means that the
design meets high sustainability requirements.
Time frame
Construction of Motel One began in January 2014. The
building is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2015.
SIR HOTELS OPENS SECOND HOTEL –
SIR ADAM – IN AMSTERDAM
The European lifestyle boutique hotel Sir will debut a
second hotel – Sir Adam – to be located in the A’DAM
tower, one of Amsterdam’s most promising upcoming
hotspots. The new hotel is scheduled to open in 2016.
Sir Albert and Sir Adam
Sir Hotels is a boutique brand rooted in Amsterdam. In
2013, the first Sir hotel opened in De Pijp, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam defined by artists, fashion designers,
entrepreneurs and the famous Albert Cuyp Market. It
was this market that gave the hotel its name: Sir Albert.
In 2016, the Sir Adam hotel is expected to open in the
A’DAM tower. According to a press release announcing
the arrival of Sir Adam, the hotel will provide an ‘integrated lifestyle experience with 110 stylish guest rooms and
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*Contact the experienced team of event planners at Hilton Amsterdam for terms & conditions.
HILTON AMSTERDAM
Apollolaan 138, 1077 BG Amsterdam
T +31 20 710 60 65
E [email protected]
I amsterdam.hilton.com
creative spaces offering breathtaking views over Amsterdam. Guests and locals alike will delight in his restaurant,
terrace and destination bar.’
Amsterdam’s new cultural hotspot
The location Sir Adam has chosen is indeed breathtaking. Previously known as Toren Overhoeks, the A’DAM
tower is an eye-catching office complex located directly
opposite Amsterdam Central Station, across the River IJ.
Built in 1969, the building is 80 metres tall and was designed by the architect Arthur Staal. Its large-scale renovation started in the summer of 2014; it will eventually
reopen as A’DAM at the end of 2015. The most spectacular plans for the building include the transformation of its
upper floors into a rotating observation deck, providing
spectacular 360-degree views of the river, docklands and
historic city centre.
Where work meets play
A’DAM will also be home to two nightclubs (‘Heaven’
and ‘Hell’), restaurants and office spaces. Creative
industry titans such as Massive Music and ID&T are set
to establish offices there, and they will be joined by a
medley of promising start-ups from the dance and music
industry.
AMSTERDAM RAI EXPANDS WITH
ON-SITE HOTEL
The Amsterdam RAI Exhibition & Convention Centre has
confirmed new plans for expansion. The envisioned onsite four-star hotel will offer a minimum of 650 rooms and
construction is slated to begin in mid-2016.
Amsterdam: a top city for conferences
The expansion of Amsterdam RAI will likely prove to
be beneficial for the city’s position as one of the leading
conference locations in Europe. The number of congress
visitors in Amsterdam is already steadily increasing each
year.
Integrating the hotel into its surroundings
According to a press release, construction is slated to
begin in mid-2016. Klaas de Boer, director of the Municipal
Zuidas Development Office, and Amsterdam RAI’s general
director, Hans Bakker, officially launched a joint tender for
the construction of the new hotel at the real estate convention PROVADA. They aim for a plan that is both bold and
viable, integrates the hotel into its immediate environment
at the RAI and offers added value to the city of Amsterdam.
The tender
The procedure will comprise a public pre-selection
followed by a closed final selection; the Municipality of
Amsterdam and Amsterdam RAI hope to finalise the tender
and begin drawing up the plans in early 2015.
HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS:
OPENING SOON
• Hyatt Regency Amsterdam
211 rooms
• W Amsterdam
169 rooms
• Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
433 rooms
• Novotel Hoofddorp
314 rooms
• Motel One
315 rooms
• Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam
263 rooms
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AIR FRANCE KLM
Your global meetings partner for airline travel
KLM retains no 1 Spot on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
In the year that KLM celebrates its 95th anniversary, AIR FRANCE KLM has been ranked the
most sustainable airline for the tenth consecutive year. AIR FRANCE KLM takes pride in this
achievement, which confirms that the company takes responsibility with regard to environmental and societal impact seriously.
The Netherlands as MICE destination
With KLM and its large network and hub Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands has
a great deal to offer (international) exhibition and conference visitors. The KLM Group flies
directly to Amsterdam from 185 airports worldwide, offering direct connections to most of
the world’s major economic regions. As a member of the SkyTeam alliance, KLM is part of a
network that connects 921 destinations in 168 countries.
Discounted fares with AIR FRANCE KLM
Especially for the MICE industry, AIR FRANCE KLM developed the proposition AIR FRANCE
& KLM Global Meetings, offering organisers of exhibitions, conferences and events a free
online tool that is unique within the aviation industry. It enables organisers to make their
event more attractive to visitors and exhibitors by offering discounts up to 15% on most KLM
and Air France fares. In addition, the organiser can earn free tickets.
• Discounted fares are valid on all AIR FRANCE KLM flights and partner code share flights
(e.g. Alitalia, Delta Air Lines) with AF/KL flight numbers.
• Eligibility from/to any AIR FRANCE KLM destination, e.g. New York/Amsterdam, Amsterdam/London and Buenos Aires/Amsterdam.
• Discounted fares are available from five days prior to five days after the event dates.
• Ticketing via an IATA travel agent is also possible.
• Programme is for individual bookings (not for groups).
Additional information: The event should be registered via www.airfranceklm-globalmeetings.com at least two months before it is due to start. The organiser will then receive a
communication kit including a link with an Event ID code. The link and AIR FRANCE & KLM
Global Meetings logos must be posted on the event website. Event participants can log in
with the assigned Event ID code to book their flights.
See www.airfranceklm-globalmeetings.com for complete terms & conditions.
Schiphol
expands with
new pier and
terminal
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has announced plans to
expand with the construction of a new pier and terminal
to keep up with the increase of passenger numbers and
freight.
Market consultation
In a statement, Schiphol invited possible partners and
suppliers to contribute ideas for the construction of the
new pier and terminal, which will be situated on the south
side of the airport, as well as for the associated tendering
process. The market consultation took place on Thursday,
11 September 2014.
Growth
Presently, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the fourth busiest airport in Europe, and the number of passengers travelling through the award-winning airport increases every
year. In 2013, the airport welcomed more than 52.5 million
passengers, representing a 3% growth in comparison to
2012. The number of passengers is expected to increase
even further – to around 65 million – over the course of
the next decade.
Central location
Schiphol’s central location is one of the reasons for the
airport’s success. Most crucial business destinations within
Europe are a mere two hours’ flight time away. Schiphol
serves more than 300 destinations around the world with
almost 100 airlines.
Record number of electrically
powered taxis at Schiphol
From now on, passengers at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
can opt for electrically powered taxis operated by BBF
Schipholtaxi or BIOS-groep. The two companies will jointly
offer passenger transport services with a fleet of 167 Tesla
Model S taxis. Schiphol is the only airport in the world to
offer a comparable service: no other airport has a fleet of
sustainable taxis this size. The electrically powered taxis
provide a significant boost to sustainable mobility at the
airport.
‘The new fleet of 100 per cent electrically powered Teslas
allows passengers to continue their journey from Schiphol
in total comfort. At Schiphol, high-quality transport and
an environmental conscience go hand in hand. This
represents a crucial step in our efforts to reduce CO2
emissions and become one of the world’s three most
sustainable airports,’ explained Jos Nijhuis, Schiphol
Group’s president and CEO. The zero-emission taxis will
be serving Schiphol for a period of at least four years, with
an optional extension of up to eight years.
Check-in to sustainability
Schiphol Group anticipates and is investing in a
sustainable future for the airport. Schiphol Group
facilitates connections – connections between the
Netherlands and the rest of the world and connections
between people. Schiphol Group conducts its operations
with respect for people, the environment and its
neighbours, both through independent initiatives and in
close cooperation with passengers and airport business
partners.
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Unique locations & events
Hard Rock Cafe
Amsterdam
New shop and late-night bar-lounge area
Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam has been undergoing major
renovations in 2014, and the new Rock Shop and latenight bar-lounge area offer greater business facilities
than ever.
An eclectic mix of memorabilia in tune with the
upgraded décor gives the true Hard Rock ambiance.
Of special note is the glass stone bar and tiled ceiling
in the late-night bar-lounge area. For the night owls,
the kitchen is open late, serving the famous Hard Rock
burgers until 23.30 on weekdays and 24.30 on weekends
– something that’s hard to find in Amsterdam.
The newly designed lounge areas such as the Rock
Room & Metal Room can cater for cocktail receptions
of up to 60 persons. With full completion of the
renovations expected at the end of November, Hard
Rock Cafe Amsterdam will be able to host VIP events for
up to 500 persons.
Centrally located with a canal view and in close proximity
to major attractions and museums, famous for its menu,
merchandise, memorabilia and uncompromised service,
Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam is one of the jewels in the
Hard Rock International collection.
HARD ROCK CAFE AMSTERDAM
Max Euweplein 57-61, 1017 MA Amsterdam
T +31 20 523 76 11
E [email protected]
I hardrock.com/amsterdam
Theater Amsterdam
Putting your event in the spotlight
On the shore of the IJ, in Amsterdam’s historic timber
port, lies Theater Amsterdam, the latest jewel in our
capital’s cultural crown.
Theater Amsterdam is an ideal setting for your
business event for 50 to 1,100 guests. The 4,200m2 hall
offers unique possibilities for large sets and the most
modern theatre technologies. Thanks to its cuttingedge technology and facilities, the possibilities for
film premieres, fashion shows, company presentations,
congresses, award ceremonies and product launches are
endless. Theater Amsterdam has over 500m2 of movable
screens and an advanced digital projection system; these
can be combined precisely as desired with various sets,
stages and catwalks.
Anne Frank, the play
On 8 May 2014 Theater Amsterdam opened with the
world premiere of ANNE, a new play about the life of
Anne Frank. For foreign visitors a multilingual translation
system is available in English, German, French, Spanish,
Italian, Portuguese and Russian.
Theater Amsterdam has a modern furnished foyer with
a number of different seating areas. The bar serves an
ample assortment of refreshments, including a wide
selection of organic wines and tasty and creatively
presented hors d’oeuvre. A unique element in the foyer is
the exclusively designed 3D snack wall in the form of an
Amsterdam canal house.
Excellent service
Restaurant Boven de Planken is located on the
suspended second floor. The cosy atmosphere of the
restaurant, the extensive menu with dishes from
around the world and the excellent service ensure a
perfect event.
Two beautiful VIP rooms are located on the fourth floor.
They offer the possibility to enjoy specially composed
arrangements in a private setting. These VIP rooms can be
decorated according to your wishes.
Theater Amsterdam is easily accessible by boat, car and
public transport and has parking facilities next to the
theatre. Theater Amsterdam holds the Golden Green
Key Certificate, the international certificate rewarding
sustainable companies in the recreation and leisure
industry.
THEATER AMSTERDAM
Danzigerkade 5, 1013 AP Amsterdam
T +31 20 705 50 50
E [email protected]/[email protected]
I theateramsterdam.com
More unique locations & events
37. Amsterdam RAI
Europaplein
1078 GZ Amsterdam
T +31 20 549 17 22
Irai.nl
38. Beurs van Berlage
Damrak 243
1012 ZJ Amsterdam
T +31 20 530 41 41
Ibeursvanberlage.nl
39. Westergasfabriek
Amsterdam
Polonceaukade 27
1014 DA Amsterdam
T +31 20 586 07 10
Iwestergasfabriek.nl
40. Hard Rock Cafe
Amsterdam
Max Euweplein 57
1017 MA Amsterdam
T +3120 523 76 25
Ihardrock.com
41. Gassan Diamonds
Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 175
1011 LN Amsterdam
T +31 20 622 53 33
Igassan.com
42. Heineken Experience
Stadhouderskade 78
1072 AE Amsterdam
T +31 20 523 93 36
Iheinekenexperience.com
43. Holland Casino Amsterdam
Max Euweplein 62
1017 MB Amsterdam
T +31 20 521 11 11
Ihollandcasino.nl
44. House of Bols
Paulus Potterstraat 14
1071 CZ Amsterdam
T T +31 20 570 85 75
Ibols.com
45. Amsterdam ArenA
ArenA Boulevard 1
1100 DL Amsterdam
T +31 20 311 13 33
Iamsterdamarena.nl
46. Artis Natura Magistra
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40
1018 CZ Amsterdam
T +31 20 523 35 84
Iartis.nl
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47. De Bazel Amsterdam
Conference Centre
Vijzelstraat 32
1017 HL Amsterdam
T +31 20 251 18 00
Idebazelamsterdam.nl
52. De Industrieele
Groote Club
Dam 27
1012 JS Amsterdam
T +31 20 624 22 20
Iigc.nl
48. Cobra Museum
Sandbergplein 1
1181 ZX Amstelveen
T +31 20 547 50 50
Icobra-museum.nl
53. Kameryck
Oortjespad 3
3471 HD Kamerik
T +31 34 840 07 71
Ikameryck.nl
49. The Royal
Concertgebouw
Concertgebouwplein 10
1071 LN Amsterdam
T +31 20 573 04 00
Iconcertgebouw.nl
54. Koninklijk
Theater Carré
Amstel 115-125
1018 EM Amsterdam
T +31 20 524 94 14
Icarre.nl
50. DeLaMar Theater
Marnixstraat 402
1017 PL Amsterdam
T +31 20 555 26 27
Idelamar.nl
55. Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ
Piet Heinkade 1
1019 BR Amsterdam
T +31 20 788 20 00
I muziekgebouw.nl
51. Eye Film Institute
IJpromenade 1
1031 KT Amsterdam
T +31 20 589 14 00
Ieyefilm.nl
56. Ocean Diva
Piet Heinkade 35
1019 BR Amsterdam
T +31 20 622 77 66
Ioceandiva.nl
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Amsterdam 2015
Amsterdam’s pre-eminent concert venue
Amsterdam’s most famous concert hall, the Royal
Concertgebouw, and its world-renowned Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra have long been treasures – not just of
the city, but also of its people. So it was especially fitting
that as both institutions celebrated their 125th anniversaries, a number of performances by big-name classical,
pop and world-music artists were broadcast live and for
free in public parks around the city, as Amsterdammers
celebrated the milestone together. Big names including
Caro Emerald and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
performed for thousands of people to mark both the
anniversary and the start of the Robeco SummerNights
concert season.
In addition to such public events, the Royal Concertgebouw also caters for conferences, events, dinners and
parties. Why not hold your next event in the centre of
Amsterdam, in a historical building with breathtaking
décor and where the world’s most famous musicians have
performed?
FACILITIES INCLUDE:
• Two conference halls + ten break-out rooms for up to 2,500 guests
• Largest conference hall in midtown Amsterdam
• Excellent parking facilities
• Free WiFi
THE ROYAL CONCERTGEBOUW
Concertgebouwplein 10, 1071 LN Amsterdam
T + 31 20 573 04 54
[email protected]
Iconcertgebouw.nl
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Rijksmuseum: Late Rembrandt 12 Feb-17 May 2015
The Royal
Concertgebouw
CREATIVE,
DETERMINED
AND
OPENMINDED
In 2015 Amsterdam will focus on the creativity, determination and open-mindedness that have characterised city life here
through the ages. In February, the Rijksmuseum celebrates the genius of maverick Golden Age painter Rembrandt van Rijn
with a major retrospective of his later works, while 19th-century genius Vincent van Gogh – who died 125 years ago in 2015
– will have a major exhibition in September at the museum that bears his name, together with Norwegian painter Edvard
Munch. Other landmark events include the 120th birthday of the Stedelijk Museum and 50 years of the National Opera,
while SAIL Amsterdam sees the world’s finest sailing vessels, historical and modern, moored here from 19 to 23 August.
Amsterdam 2016: international city of diversity
In the year the Netherlands becomes president of the European Union for six months, Amsterdam celebrates the city’s
diversity. Since the Golden Age, Dutch creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit have made Amsterdam a melting pot
of nationalities – 180 at the latest count. As well as many international meetings, the city plays host to Europride and the
European Athletics Championships, and 2016 also offers visitors the chance to get to know the city from its diverse residents’
perspective: what is the favourite restaurant of Sjaan from the Jordaan? The best Moroccan restaurant, according to
Mohammed or the best Italian according to Leonardo and the best English pub, according to John? Amsterdam’s residents
are central to the theme, but also the diversity of the city’s many functions, the diversity of cultural offerings and diversity of
business will be presented to the world.
SEE YOU IN 2015!
CONTACT DETAILS
Amsterdam Marketing, De Ruyterkade 5, Postbus 3331, 1001 AC Amsterdam
T + 31 20 702 61 00, iamsterdam.com, [email protected]
57. Kromhouthal
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231
1012 KP Amsterdam
T +31 20 636 52 50
Ikromhouthal.com
62. Het Scheepvaartmuseum
Kattenburgerplein 1
1018 KK Amsterdam
T +31 20 523 22 46
Ischeepvaartmuseum.nl
58. Passenger
Terminal Amsterdam
Piet Heinkade 27
1019 BR Amsterdam
T +31 20 509 10 00
Iptamsterdam.nl
63. Science
Center NEMO
Oosterdok 2
1011 VX Amsterdam
T +31 20 20 531 31 50
Ie-nemo.nl
59. Pathé
Tuschinski theater
Reguliersbreestraat 26-34
1017 CN Amsterdam
T +31 20 623 15 10
Ituschinski.nl
64. Theater
Amsterdam
Danzigerkade 5
1013 AP Amsterdam
T +31 20 705 50 50
Itheateramsterdam.nl
60. Rembrandt
Tower Boardroom
Amstelplein 1
1096 HA Amsterdam
T +31 20 561 80 80
Irtboardroom.nl
65. De Bijenkorf
61. De Rode Hoed
Keizersgracht 102
1015 CV Amsterdam
T +31 20 638 56 06
Irodehoed.nl
Dam 1
1012 JS Amsterdam
T +31 88 245 90 00
Idebijenkorf.nl
66. Canal Company
Weteringschans 26-1
1017 SG Amsterdam
T +31 20 217 05 00
Icanal.nl
67. Cruise with Us
Frederik Hendrikstraat 23-HS
1052 HJ Amsterdam
T +31 20 774 27 64
Icruisewithus.nl
68. Rederij
’t Smidtje
Ruysdaelkade 174
1072 AT Amsterdam
T +31 20 670 60 67
Ismidtje.nl
70. Rederij Lovers
Prins Hendrikkade 25
1012 TM Amsterdam
T +31 20 530 54 12
Ilovers.nl
71. MeetingLinQ
Pilotenstraat 46
1059 CR Amsterdam
T +31 20 346 06 50
Imeetinglinq.nl
72. Momice
Zeeburgerpad 72
1019 AD Amsterdam
T +31 6 412 801 49
Imomice.com
73. Eventfabriek
Nieuwepoortkade 2A
1055 RX Amsterdam
T +31 20 606 06
Ieventfabriek.nl
69. Rederij
de Nederlanden
Singel 279
1012 WG Amsterdam
T +31 20 423 30 06
Idenederlanden.com
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Amsterdam Museum
Partner programmes
Amsterdam
Museum Association
de Bijenkorf
The most inspirational premium department store.
What started as a small haberdashery
140 years ago has grown into the
Netherlands’ biggest premium
department store. De Bijenkorf was
established in 1870 and its flagship
store is located in a historical building
on Dam square in Amsterdam.
You’ll find a carefully curated selection
of the best fashion labels, designer
brands and luxury products. De
Bijenkorf offers the highest standard of
quality and always presents the latest
trends, the most spectacular events
and an outstanding premium service.
Discover a world of brands
As if the shop doesn’t contain enough
beautiful items, de Bijenkorf is
continuously adding exclusive new
brands. Shop, for example, Louis
Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci, Chanel,
Longchamp, Céline, Michael Kors,
Kenzo and Jimmy Choo.
Tax-free shopping
You can enjoy tax-free shopping at
de Bijenkorf. Customers residing in
non-EU countries can ask for a Tax
Refund Form at any sales counter
for purchases of 50 euros or above.
The multilingual staff will be happy
to help you complete this form and
can also provide you with additional
information about tax refunds. You
can also pay in your own currency.
De Bijenkorf accepts all credit cards,
including Union Pay, and de Bijenkorf
is also CNTA certified.
Concept Store Amsterdam
From 14 October, the ground floor
of de Bijenkorf Amsterdam will be
transformed into a concept store,
focused on premium gifts for the
festive season featuring various
designer brands such as Louis Vuitton,
Gassan and MCM. And appropriate
to this premium-range shopping
experience, customers can also enjoy
a glass of Veuve Clicquot in the
champagne bar.
Opening hours
Monday: 11.00-20.00
Tuesday: 10.00-20.00
Wednesday: 10.00-20.00
Thursday: 10.00-21.00
Friday: 10.00-21.00
Saturday:09.30-20.00
Sunday: 11.00-20.00
DE BIJENKORF
Dam 1, 1012 JS Amsterdam
T +31 88 245 33 33
[email protected]
IdeBijenkorf.nl/international
OAM
Overleg Amsterdamse Musea
T +31 24 711 13 78
E [email protected]
I amsterdammusea.org
Worth a visit
Got some spare time on your hands during your congress
visit to Amsterdam? These 2015 cultural attractions across
the city are definitely worth a visit, and are an excellent way
to discover this city filled with history while doing business.
Late Rembrandt
For the first time, the Rijksmuseum will
present a major retrospective of Rembrandt van Rijn’s later work, a period in
which the painter experimented with
graphic and painting techniques. In collaboration with The National Gallery in
London, the exhibition Late Rembrandt
presents a comprehensive overview of
the Master’s work, from around 1652
until his death in 1669. The paintings he
produced during these years are among
his most celebrated, and continue
to define the lasting influence of the
painter on modern audiences.
12 February-17 May 2015
Rijksmuseum
Digital catwalk
An overview of the Rijksmuseum’s
enormous collection of beautiful fashion
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Host your event in one of Amsterdam’s best museums
From historic splendour to cutting-edge contemporary art
and architecture, the 44 museums united in museum association OAM provide the perfect MICE location for all tastes.
Amsterdam is home to many of the world’s most famous
museums, with more per square metre than any other
destination – which makes it a real paradise for art-lovers.
Uniting under the museum association OAM, 44 of those
world-renowned museums are now open for the meeting
industry. Together, they boast the world’s biggest collection of Van Gogh paintings, at the Van Gogh Museum, and
beautiful works by Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam Museum tells the story of the city, which is rounded out
by the canal-house museums Van Loon, Willet-Holthuysen
and Geelvinck Hinlopen. The Hermitage Amsterdam, meanwhile, has unique access to the Hermitage St Petersburg
collection, while the Stedelijk is renowned for its modern art.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable Amsterdam experience
during your MICE event, OAM offers the perfect solution.
Surprise your delegates with the most stunning and unique
location for a dinner or reception. Whether you’re organising
a meeting for a large or small group, OAM offers assistance
in hosting an all-inclusive event in one of the city’s most
beautiful locations. Sounds appealing? Don’t hesitate to
contact us and start planning your next trip to Amsterdam.
prints, both digitally and on paper. The
museum acquired two large collections from the leading collectors of
fashion prints, the Raymond Gaudriault
Collection and the Ghering-Van Ierlant
Collection. These acquisitions allow the
museum to show on paper the major
developments in fashion, for both
women and men, from around 1600 up
to the early 20th century.
June-September 2015
Rijksmuseum
The iron century – the beginnings of
the modern-day Netherlands
The innovations that took place in the
19th century in the Netherlands are
essential for the country that we know
today. From royalty to the constitution,
from the first steps towards democracy
to the breakthrough of political parties,
from private initiatives to state intervention in social care – all these developments originated in the 19th century.
This exhibition takes a fresh look at
a period that has long been seen as
narrow-minded and dull, but is actually
of great influence on our present day. Mid-February-30 August 2015
Amsterdam Museum
Football Halleluyah
Football has long taken the place of
religion for many dedicated fans. Companionship with other fans provides the
same sense of belonging and togetherness as a church community. This
exhibition offers, among many surprising facts and stories about soccer, a fun
and interactive experience for young
and old.
Until 11 January 2015
Amsterdam Museum
PROUD FACT!
Amsterdam will be one
of the host cities for the
UEFA EURO 2020
OaM
OVERLEG AMSTERDAMSE MUSEA
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Canal Company
Amsterdam is best seen from the water!
Canal Company believes that Amsterdam is seen in its
full glory from the waterways that crisscross the city. With
Canal, the magnificent buildings, picturesque bridges
and magical canals for which the city is famous all come
together, and they’d love to share it with you.
Canal’s wide-ranging portfolio of programmes is
guaranteed to give you an unforgettable day on the
water. Whether it’s an intimate dinner with your partner,
a celebration with 20 guests or a business party with 500
clients, with Canal everything is possible on and around
the canals, putting the spotlight on Amsterdam’s
breathtaking beauty.
Canal has an extensive fleet with 44 vessels (party boats,
classic saloon steamers and open boats) that can cater
for a variety of group sizes (from 20-1,000 people) and
events. By responding to specific desires and with the
personal approach of its staff, Canal ensures that your
Amsterdam experience is unique.
And Canal is proud to have been awarded with the
Golden Green Key, an official and international eco label
for sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
All Canal boats run silently on environmentally friendly
natural gas.
CANAL COMPANY
Weteringschans 26-1, 1017 SG Amsterdam
T +31 20 217 05 00
[email protected]
Icanal.nl
Gassan Diamonds
At the heart of the ‘City of Diamonds’
Amsterdam has been known as ‘the
City of Diamonds’ for over 425 years,
and in the greenest museum quarter of
Amsterdam known as De Plantage, you’ll
find Gassan Diamonds.
Housed in a formerly steam-driven
diamond factory, originally build in 1879,
the Gassan diamond factory is the oldest
in Amsterdam.
Each day, Gassan Diamonds offers free
diamond tours led by expert guides in
multiple languages. Visitors can admire
diamond polishers at work and learn
what determines the quality of diamonds
and their value.
Gassan Diamonds can also provide
special business-to-business activities for
both small and large groups, including:
• Organise your meeting in
Amsterdam’s oldest diamond
factory.
• Add lunch or a cocktail to complete
your programme.
• Combine the diamond experience
with an exciting Diamond and
Champagne Surprise cocktail,
particularly suitable for incentive
events. One genuine brilliant-cut
diamond is placed in a cocktail
glass, while the rest have a synthetic
stone. Once everyone has enjoyed
their champagne, a diamond expert
checks the stones and reveals the
lucky winner of the real diamond.
Enjoy a special lecture by a watch
expert about the Haute Horlogerie,
covering multiple or one specific
brand. He will explain the latest
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designs, trends and technical
developments of watch-making.
An exclusive collection of watches
will also be shown.
Gassan Diamonds specialises
in providing tailor-made gifts of
outstanding quality.
Premium services – for example,
anniversary programmes and aftersales service – are also available.
Organise employee teambuilding
events.
Arrive at or leave Gassan Diamonds
the Dutch way: rent a bike, have a
canal cruise or visit by tourist bus.
Parking facilities, including for buses,
and a mooring site for canal boats are
available. Gassan Diamonds is open
seven days a week, 09.00-17.00.
GASSAN DIAMONDS
Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175, 1011 LN Amsterdam
T +31 20 622 53 33
[email protected]
Igassan.com
I amsterdam
City Card
Discover what Amsterdam has to offer
with the I amsterdam City Card.
Available in a choice of 24-, 48- or 72-hour
options, the I amsterdam City Card provides holders with free access to numerous
museums and attractions as well as the use
of GVB public transport within the city. Cardholders will enjoy a free canal cruise, a 25%
reduction for concerts and at participating
restaurants, plus many other benefits – all
included in the price.
COMMISSION FOR THE INDUSTRY
Tour operators, travel agents, congress
organisers and meeting planners will
receive €3 commission on the 24-hour card,
€6 on the 48-hour card and €7
on the 72-hour card.
Order now
For information on ordering the
I amsterdam City Card email:
[email protected] or call our
service centre on +31 20 702 60 00.
www.iamsterdam.com/citycard
Prices
24 hours - €47
48 hours - €57
72 hours - €67
New!
From 2014 the I amsterdam City Card
and public transport ticket are integrated in
one single card.
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Amsterdam Marketing
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Print: Joh. Enschedé Amsterdam
Design: Arjen van den Houten,
Zlatka Siljdedic
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Conferences 2014-2015 Events 2014-2015
CONFERENCES 2014
23-25 November
7th European
Multidisciplinary
Colorectal Cancer
Congress 2014
Amsterdam RAI
8-10 December
SPAR Europe and
European LiDAR
Mapping Forum 2014
PTA Amsterdam
CONFERENCES 2015
16-17 January
Amsterdam
Symposium on the
History of Food
University of
Amsterdam
4-6 February
Casual Connect
Beurs van Berlage
10-12 February
Integrated Systems
Europe 2015
Amsterdam RAI
12-14 March
International
Convention of
Psychological Science
Beurs van Berlage
24-27 May
17th International
Symposium on
Atherosclerosis
Amsterdam RAI
15-18 March
3rd International One
Health Congress
Amsterdam RAI
12-15 July
9th ICCA Research,
Sales & Marketing
Programme 2015
Beurs van Berlage
24-26 March
Interspill 2015
Amsterdam RAI
5-9 May
48th Annual Meeting
of European Society
for Paediatric
Gastroenterology,
Hepatology and
Nutrition
Amsterdam RAI
24-26 May
Conference Moral
Progress
VU University
Amsterdam
29 August-2
September
ECNP 2015
Amsterdam RAI
26-30 September
25th Annual Congress
of the European
Respiratory Society
Amsterdam RAI
EVENTS 2014
19-30 November 2014
International
Documentary Film
Festival Amsterdam
Various locations
in Amsterdam
16 January-3 February
Flamenco Biënnale
Various locations in
Amsterdam
12 February-17 May
Late Rembrandt
Rijksmuseum
20 November 2014
Turn on the Lights
Dam square
23-26 January
Jumping Amsterdam
Amsterdam RAI
18 December 20144 January 2015
World Christmas Circus
Royal Theater
Carré Amsterdam
20 March-17 May
Keukenhof Flower
Gardens
Lisse
December 2014January 2015
Amsterdam Light
Festival
Various locations
in Amsterdam
EVENTS 2015
18 January
National Tulip Day
Dam square
27 April
King’s Day
Various locations in
Amsterdam
4 May
Remembrance Day
Various locations in
Amsterdam
5 May
Liberation Day
Various locations in
Amsterdam
13-17 May
Rolling Kitchens
Westergasfabriek
12
19-21 June
Open Garden Days
Amsterdam
Various locations in
Amsterdam
26 June-5 July
World Cup Beach
Volleyball
Dam square
25 July-2 August
Amsterdam Gay Pride
Various locations in
Amsterdam
14-23 August
Canal Festival
Prinsengracht
19-24 August
Sail Amsterdam
Various locations in
Amsterdam
6 September
City Swim Amsterdam
Various locations in
Amsterdam
24 September-17
January
Munch: Van Gogh
Exhibition
Van Gogh Museum