Destination Rotterdam

Rotterdam– Inspiring, Dynamic Metropolis & World Port    

Rotterdam is the second largest conference destination in the Netherlands. This metropolitan has re-invented itself into a modern, dynamic international city and is situated on the banks of the Maas river. Even though the city is famous for its large harbour industry, Rotterdam offers much more than that. The impressive skyline is constantly expanding and the city is a cultural and economic hotspot. The city centre was hugely damaged during German bombing raids at the beginning of World War 2 – and ever since Rotterdam has been rebuild into a very modern city where architecture plays a key role. There are of course still historic sections to be visited, such as Delfshaven and Hotel New York, where many Dutch once departed to start a new life in America.  Visit Rotterdam, and let your guests enjoy many cultural and sporting events, much exiting architecture, excellent conference facilities and a wide range of restaurants.

Rotterdam Facts & Figures

• Total amount of rooms in 3* hotels: 820
• Total amount of rooms in 4* hotels: 3,150
• Total amount of rooms in 5* hotels: 231
• Biggest venue: Ahoy
• Capacity largest auditorium: 10,500 pax

How to get there?

• Schiphol Airport: 60 minutes car, 25 minutes by high speed train
• Rotterdam/The Hague Airport: 10 minutes by car (10 km)
• Brussels(Zaventem) Airport: 1 hr 10 minutes by car

The new Thalys train from Paris, via Brussels (connection in Brussels to London) stops at Rotterdam Central Station. Many of the conference facilities and hotels are located at walking distance from this station. Of course, we can support you with transportation services from Rotterdam Airport and Schiphol Airport.

Rotterdam for MICE

The city offers choice out of modern and multi-functional congress and event locations and many four- and five star hotels. The city also hosts many unique venues, such as Hotel New York, where the Dutch once departed to start a new life in America, de Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek, a converted Dutch coffee, tea and tobacco factory (the building is listed on the World Heritage List) and the Cruise Terminal.

Site Inspections

If you are interested in organizing your next meeting in Rotterdam, please contact us. Together with the Rotterdam Convention Bureau, we are more than happy to arrange a site inspections to the hotels, sights and venues most suitable for your event.

Jibe! Destination Management is an official partner of Rotterdam Marketing (Rotterdam Convention Bureau)