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header_2015The annual visit.brussels awards have been revealed in a ceremony to honour the best Brussels tourist initiatives in the last 12 months. A jury made up of professionals from the tourist sector and the general public selected the projects that, in their opinion, have “actively taken part in showcasing” Brussels Capital Region in 2014.

A new prize was added to the list to “honour a partner that has particularly distinguished itself” in recent months - the Jewish Museum of Belgium.

The visit.brussels staff decided to give an “honorary award” to the staff of the Jewish Museum of Belgium to pay tribute to the courage they have shown by reopening the museum after the  terrorist attack last May.

Overall, entries covered a whole range of categories but the one thing each shared in common, according to the organizers, was that they have each in their own way contributed to the reputation of Brussels, both within the city and beyond.

Nearly 8,500 people (2,000 more than last year) voted for 74 projects. Entries were judged on different criteria such as, is the project innovative or unique and, if so, how? How does it fit into a sustainable dynamic and, additionally, is it accessible to people with reduced mobility?

In the words of the judges, each of the winners, chosen from a shortlist whittled down to 27, were deemed to have "significantly improved" the quality of welcome the city gives to visitors and, in doing, had contributed to Brussels' international reputation.

A visit.brussels spokesman said: “Brussels’s reputation is well established and yet the region continues to steadily notch up record tourist results.

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"And these encouraging figures are also, of course, the outcome of original, enthusiastic and dynamic work by stakeholders in all areas in Brussels, who constantly strive to further consolidate the fame that the European capital enjoys on the world stage.”

The 2014 winners were:

New Concept

Nationa(a)l Expo//Store.Nationa(a)l is a temporary showcase of Belgian talent, a collection of trans- and inter-disciplinary Belgian pieces, laid out for the occasion in a surprising and innovative way.

Evening Experience

Boeremet. Boeremet is an after-work event based exclusively on enjoyment, delicious food and meeting other people, all accompanied by great music.

Most Noted Exhibition

14-18, it's our history. For the centenary of the First World War, the Royal Museum of the Army and Military History, working with the Museum of Europe, presented a major exhibition, “14-18, it’s our history!”

International Event

Brussels Jazz Marathon. The Brussels Jazz Marathon is a weekend all about jazz with events on the Grand Place, Sablon, Place Sainte-Cathérine, Place Fernand Cocq and Place du Luxembourg.

Best Gastronomic Concept

Brussels Food Truck Festival. The Brussels Food Truck Festival is probably the biggest event of its kind in Europe. For three days, Brussels becomes the stage for a new generation of catering artisans, culinary talent and passionate cooks.

New Event

Belgian Chocolate Village.Not far from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Belgian Chocolate Village is one of the largest museum spaces in Europe dedicated to chocolate.

Hotel Newcomer

Hôtel des Galeries. Opened in July 2014, a boutique hotel with listed façades. Part of an historic monument built in 1847 - the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.

International Congres

TEDxBrussels. TEDxBrussels brings world-class speakers to the heart of Europe with over 2,000 influential audience members who push the frontiers of our knowledge.

Public Initiative

Parcours d'Artistes.The idea was to showcase the resources and creative potential of the urban landscape to promote its image and that of its residents. It put on 256 workshops and showcased 573 artists divided between Saint-Gilles and Forest.

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