Brussels Airport

June 18th, Hainan Airlines plans to resume the Brussels to Shanghai (Pudong) International Flight Route

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

BRUSSELS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hainan Airlines plans to resume direct flight from Brussels to Shanghai (Pudong) starting on June 18th.

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  • BRUSSELS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hainan Airlines plans to resume direct flight from Brussels to Shanghai (Pudong) starting on June 18th.
  • After Brussels-Beijing and Brussels-Shenzhen, this is Hainan Airlines' third route to China from Belgium, now double Daily flights from Belgium to China by Hainan Airlines.
  • Hainan Airlines reportedly intends to operate four international flights per week between Brussels and Shanghai (Pudong) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
  • The inbound flights are scheduled to depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 02:10 local time and arrive at Brussels International Airport at 08:10 local time, with an estimated flight duration of 12 hours.

The United Nations and JCDecaux launch global Road Safety campaign to address the number one cause of mortality for young people

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

BRUSSELS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr Jean Todt, in collaboration with JCDecaux launched a new global Road Safety campaign. The 'Make a Safety Statement' campaign will address the issue of safety on roads, which is the leading cause of death for people aged 5 to 29 around the world.

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  • BRUSSELS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr Jean Todt, in collaboration with JCDecaux launched a new global Road Safety campaign.
  • The 'Make a Safety Statement' campaign will address the issue of safety on roads, which is the leading cause of death for people aged 5 to 29 around the world.
  • Over the next two years, the 'Make a Safety Statement' campaign will appear on billboards and in public spaces in 80 countries worldwide, thanks to a global partnership with JCDecaux.
  • Jean-Charles Decaux, co-CEO of JCDecaux said: "We are very proud to partner with the United Nations and Jean Todt, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, to launch this international road safety campaign that's relevant to everyone.

Air Cargo Tech Summit Announces Brussels Airport as Host Partner

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

New York, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Air Cargo Tech Summit is proud to announce its partnership with Brussels Airport, a leading European cargo hub and global player in the airfreight industry, as the official host partner for the annual event — taking place Sept. 18-19, 2023, at the Marriott Brussels Grand Place.

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  • Air Cargo Tech Summit, presented by Air Cargo Next, is the event focused on cutting-edge technology in airfreight
    New York, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Air Cargo Tech Summit is proud to announce its partnership with Brussels Airport, a leading European cargo hub and global player in the airfreight industry, as the official host partner for the annual event — taking place Sept. 18-19, 2023, at the Marriott Brussels Grand Place.
  • The Air Cargo Tech Summit, which brings together key players, stakeholders, and experts from the air cargo and logistics sectors, is a highly anticipated gathering that will focus on the latest innovations, cutting-edge technologies, and transformative solutions within the air cargo industry.
  • Speakers include Brian Hodges, Managing Director of Strategy & Planning, at American Airlines Cargo, and Sebastien Podgorski, Senior Manager of Cargo Digital, at Air Canada Cargo.
  • By hosting the Air Cargo Tech Summit, Brussels Airport solidifies its position as a hub of innovation and excellence in the world of airfreight.

Belgium Unveils its New International Branding Campaign Highlighting its Openness for Innovation

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

BRUSSELS, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Belgium unveiled its new international branding campaign titled " Embracing Openness ".

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  • BRUSSELS, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Belgium unveiled its new international branding campaign titled " Embracing Openness ".
  • These survey findings have served as the basis for Belgium's new country branding strategy, along with an accompanying campaign that emphasizes Belgium's commitment to innovation, partnership, and diversity, encapsulated in the theme "Embracing openness".
  • The "Embracing Openness" campaign's goal is to contribute positively to the reputation of Belgium on the international stage.
  • In the coming years, additional campaign moments will align with trade missions, international conferences, and stakeholder events.

Belgium Unveils its New International Branding Campaign Highlighting its Openness for Innovation

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

BRUSSELS, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Belgium unveiled its new international branding campaign titled " Embracing Openness ".

Key Points: 
  • BRUSSELS, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Belgium unveiled its new international branding campaign titled " Embracing Openness ".
  • These survey findings have served as the basis for Belgium's new country branding strategy, along with an accompanying campaign that emphasizes Belgium's commitment to innovation, partnership, and diversity, encapsulated in the theme "Embracing openness".
  • The "Embracing Openness" campaign's goal is to contribute positively to the reputation of Belgium on the international stage.
  • In the coming years, additional campaign moments will align with trade missions, international conferences, and stakeholder events.

Shekel supplies Belgian retailer Colruyt dozens of smart refrigerators

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

 TEL AVIV, Israel, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shekel, (ASX: SBW), along with U.S. based Parlevel Systems, supplied dozens of smart refrigerators to the Colruyt retail group operating in Belgium, Luxembourg and France. The transaction is estimated at 1M NIS.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shekel , (ASX: SBW), along with U.S. based Parlevel Systems, supplied dozens of smart refrigerators to the Colruyt retail group operating in Belgium, Luxembourg and France.
  • The smart refrigerators (Hubz) are based on a product recognition technology developed by Shekel, a company that develops AI based electronic weighing systems.
  • The refrigerators are installed with shelves that are able to automatically identify products,
    the door unlocks when identifying a payment method.
  • Shekel is one of a small number of companies that provides Class III scales to the medical industry in Europe.

Innovative into the future: Austrian Airlines, Vienna Airport, and Plug and Play commence an innovation partnership

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

First meetings between IT- and Innovations experts from Austrian Airlines and Vienna International Airport have already taken place.

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  • First meetings between IT- and Innovations experts from Austrian Airlines and Vienna International Airport have already taken place.
  • Significant innovative impulses will also come from Plug and Play, the world-leading innovation platform for corporations with headquarters in Silicon Valley.
  • Starting this April, Austrian Airlines will be joining Plug and Play's Travel & Hospitality program based in Vienna.
  • Through our common expertise and the support of Plug and Play and their Startups, new innovative solutions will be created."

Imec signs licensing agreement with miDiagnostics to commercialize its patented technology for fast and reliable COVID-19 diagnosis based on exhaled breath

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

"I note with great pride that we have run an impressive course in the past months," says Luc Van den hove, CEO at imec.

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  • "I note with great pride that we have run an impressive course in the past months," says Luc Van den hove, CEO at imec.
  • "We have succeeded in transforming a promising concept and groundbreaking technology into a functional proof-of-concept that has passed both user tests and clinical studies.
  • This is the first time that we have gone this far in the development of our chip technology towards commercialization.
  • The license agreement with miDiagnostics is an important milestone for imec: Our breakthrough technology will help curb the COVID-19 pandemic in the foreseeable future."

Business Partners to CONVINCE Supports Global Workplace Vaccine Requirements

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Monday, August 2, 2021

The following statement was made byScott Ratzan MD, executive director of Business Partners to CONVINCE, an initiative of The USCIB Foundation:

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  • The following statement was made byScott Ratzan MD, executive director of Business Partners to CONVINCE, an initiative of The USCIB Foundation:
    "As COVID-19 vaccination rates wane for a variety of reasons, the COVID delta variant is spreading globally.
  • We welcome opportunities to work with government, business and civil society to help achieve the vaccination levels for community immunity.
  • ABOUT BUSINESS PARTNERS TO CONVINCE: The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) , The USCIB Foundation , and Business Partners for Sustainable Development (BPSD) have launched Business Partners to CONVINCE, a global communication and education initiative to promote COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among private sector employers and employees.
  • ABOUT THE USCIB FOUNDATION: The USCIB Foundation is the research and educational arm of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB).

Thon Hotels is finishing its investment plan of Thon Hotel Brussels Airport by end 2021

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Thon Hotel Brussels Airport announces the end of a full renovation of the property by the end of 2021.

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  • Thon Hotel Brussels Airport announces the end of a full renovation of the property by the end of 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210623006011/en/
    Thon Hotel Brussels Airport with newly refurbished guest rooms (Photo: Business Wire)
    Located 5 minutes from Brussels National Airport and the NATO headquarters and only 15 minutes from the city centre of Brussels, Thon Hotel Brussels Airport is ideally located for both business and leisure travellers.
  • The hotel is part of the Norwegian hotel chain, Thon Hotels, which recently aligned their brand with the motto Add colour to your day.
  • With these refurbishments, the Thon Hotel Brussels Airport is the perfect place to stay for any trip in the airport business district.