Travel Trade Manual The Hague, Scheveningen, Kijkduin and Delft

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3 The Netherlands Iceland Reykjavik The The Hague Groningen Leeuwarden Finland Norway Oslo Oslo Sweden Helsinki Stockholm The The Hague Delft Delft Hoek Hoek van van Holland Rotterdam Amsterdam Keukenhof Schiphol Leiden Leiden Utrecht Enschede Germany ICE ICE Denmark Kopenhagen United Kingdom Stenaline DFDS DFDS Eurostar France Thalys Thalys Breda Breda Belgium Thalys Thalys s-hertogenbosch Eindhoven Maastricht Dublin Ireland United Kingdom London The The Netherlands Warsaw Berlin Berlin Poland Amsterdam Germany Brussels Bel. Bel. Prague Lux. Lux. Luxembourg Paris Paris Czech Republc Vienna France Zürich Zürich Switz. Switz. Austria Distance from from The The Hague to to Italy Italy Amsterdam km km Antwerp km km Schiphol Airport km km Brussels km km Portugal Rotterdam Rotterdam Airport km km km km Calais Paris Paris km km km km Madrid Rome Rome Hoek van van Holland km km Düsseldorf km km Lisbon Spain Spain Maastricht km km Berlin km km

4 To start with The Hague Den Haag Haga La Haye La Haya L Aya Introduction The Hague is a city of many faces. Only half an hour from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol this green city is home to the Dutch royal family as well as the Dutch government. With a total cover area of 100 km2, a population of and more than 100 nationalities is The Hague the third largest city in the Netherlands. It has a charming and historic city centre with all kinds of entertainment including world-class shopping centres, theatres, unique restaurants. Furthermore there are two vibrant beachside resorts Scheveningen and Kijkduin that offer a wide variety of attractions. With approximately thirty museums, some of which are internationally renowned such as the Mauritshuis, but many less well known although no less interesting. You can see some fabulous art while enjoying this sophisticated city full of life! The Hague is a fine place to live and visit. This is confirmed year after year by more than 20 million guests who come here from every corner of the globe. History of The Hague The Hague was originally a hamlet close to the count s castle built in the 13th century. The village was first recorded in a document dated 1370, but has never been granted a Charter. Even today, The Hague has no Charter. From 1851, local legislation no longer distinguishes between city and countryside. The Netherlands now only has municipalities, with the exception of Amsterdam, which is a city under the Dutch Constitution. s-gravenhage - which is the official name for The Hague and literally means the Count s hedge - was never awarded city rights. The city s name is translated into different languages. For example in Dutch is it Den Haag, in English it s The Hague and in Spanish it s La Haya. Royal Family

5 Royal traditions The Hague has been at the centre of Dutch history for centuries. Its ties with the royal house date from 1248 when Count Willem II resided here. Since then, the Netherlands has been governed from The Hague s Binnenhof. Even today, The Hague is the seat of political power: the Dutch parliament meets in the Binnenhof, and the Queen who acts as the official head of state resides in the city. Of the many royal palaces in The Hague, some are still actually in use by members of the House of Orange. These include Noordeinde Palace where the Queen has her offices and Huis ten Bosch Palace where she lives. Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima live on the outskirts of The Hague at De Horsten, an estate in the municipality of Wassenaar. The Hague is no stranger to royal ceremony. Prinsjesdag, traditionally held on the third Tuesday in September, marks the annual opening of parliament. On this day, the Queen rides in her golden carriage to the Knight s Hall where she makes her speech of the throne before riding through the city accompanied by her family and retinue. Queen s Day is celebrated on 30 April and is the birthday of our former sovereign, Queen Juliana. It is also the day on which Princess Beatrix succeeded her as queen in Seat of Dutch government The resident of Queen Beatrix The Golden Carriage on Prinsjesdag

6 104 embassies and consulates World capital of peace and justice 4th UN city The Hague is the home base for almost every international organisation related to promoting peace and administrating justice. Good examples are the Peace Palace, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the International Court of Justice and the Academy of International Law. The Hague also accommodates the International Criminal Court, the headquarters of Europol, the OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) and the Yugoslavian Tribunal. These agencies, where decisions are made that affect the entire world, make The Hague the fourth most important city for UN activities after New York, Vienna and Geneva. It is no wonder that so many other international organizations are established in The Hague. The fact that The Hague is a city of diplomacy is illustrated by its more than 104 embassies and consulates and there are over a 100 nationalities living in the city. City symbol of The Hague: A STORK Peace Palace

7 Modern The Hague Scheveningen Although The Hague and The Hague Visitors arriving by car will find plenty of Scheveningen belong to the same municipality, each has its very own character. easily accessible parking garages. The parking spaces in this seaside resort at Nowhere else in the Netherlands can you Hague Scheveningen is a seaside resort travel within minutes from exploring the with international appeal. This is expressed bustling city to enjoying sun, sea and to perfection in the historic Steigenberger sandy beachs. This beachside resort and Kurhaus Hotel and the adjacent ultramodern Holland Casino. A visit to Museum the city centres are almost side by side and both are easy to get to from surrounding Beelden aan Zee - half concealed and communities. at one with the dunes - is a unique experience. Looking for relaxation? Find it in This modern seaside resort has something its purest form at the luxurious Vitalizee for everyone - from the demanding traveller Spa Baths or visit one of the new movies to the tourist on a more limited budget. in the megascope Pathe Scheveningen. Entertainment is a four-season affair And what could be more light-hearted than - day in, day out. The culinary possibilities are endless: along the streets of The where the musical Tarzan attracts a full going to the glorious Fortis Circustheater Hague Scheveningen tiny picturesque house every night. Also typical for this pubs and terraces serving snacks and beachside resort are its many cultural and finest specialty restaurants alternate with sporting events, breathtaking fireworks, luxurious restaurants where the jet set splendid live music shows and a vibrant likes to dine. It s hard to decide between nightlife. There s always something going a stroll along the boulevard and enjoying on in modern The Hague Scheveningen. one of the many welcoming pavement cafés, open-air terraces, bars, discos and interesting shops. The Palace Promenade, a covered shopping centre with so much to choose from, is open 365 days a year. The Hague Beachlife All year round Beachpavillon WIJ -

8 11km of coastline The Hague Harbour Sight on Family The Hague Kijkduin The Hague Harbour Family The Hague Kijkduin Traditional The Hague Scheveningen has side by side in the well-equipped marina. With regard to both Scheveningen Overlooking a wide sandy beach and North Sea or shop in the all season indoor The Hague Kijkduin is perfect for either kept up with the times. Despite the major It s a bustling place. Some ship owners and Kijkduin: going for a horse-ride in located amidst a large area of dunes is this shopping centre, with fifty different shops, a day trip or a longer holiday with a fine renewal of its port, the character of this cater solely to anglers. Their vessels, the dunes, cycling or taking an easy cosy beach resort, The Hague Kijkduin. offering vari ous goods ranging from daily selection of facilities. For a more lengthy historic fishing village hasn t changed. The previously used for commercial fishing, walk there, can give your stay an extra Lovely beach pavilions at this friendly necessities to interesting and exclusive stay, choose the comfortable, centrally Hague Harbour offers a wealth of charming now pass through the tidal inlet every day highlight. beach resort just south of The Hague offer gifts. The sheltered pavement cafés are located Atlantic Hotel or Vakantiepark scenery where you can take a stroll and to let dozens of anglers cast their lines plenty of entertainment for young and old open all year round and heated during the Kijkduin with its many conveniences. This then stop for a delightful intermezzo. Take on the open sea. Non-anglers can also alike. The Hague Kijkduin is also known as winter. You ll be just as welcome here for seaside resort also organises fun-filled a break at a café on the quay and enjoy see what it s like to sail the high seas by a relaxing place with a tranquil atmosphere a drink or a bite as you will be for dinner events all through the year. Children, music the flavour of fish fresh from the auction in taking a North Sea excursion. After all, and beautiful natural surroundings. You in one of the many restaurants nearby. lovers and antique collectors will be sure to one of the many harbour restaurants. This it s nice to see the coastline of The Hague can saunter over the boulevard with a And while you enjoy a drink or meal - you find what they want here. harbour is still home to lots of fishermen. Scheveningen and The Hague Harbour long row of restaurants, bars and terraces shouldn t miss the famous poffertjes Traditional and modern vessels are moored from both sides. overlooking the sea, enjoy the views to the - Dutch mini pancakes.

9 The Hague Festivals june Todays Art The Hague Jazz may september Pure Jazz Fireworks in Scheveningen july/august september Beachsport Stadion june/september CaDance 2008 and Holland Dance Festival 2009 november Experience Events, exhibitions and festivals within walking distance and within view of The Hague - state of the art in dance - is stunning pieces of architecture designed also known for its cabaret, theatre, music, by nationally and internationally recognised architects. This area also features dance and wide array of other cultural activities - from the Residentie Orkest and exciting opportunities for entertainment. the Nederlands Dans Theater to many Check for a complete other companies, groups, performers and overview of all the events, exhibitions and orchestras. They can be seen and heard festivals in The Hague. in a wide selection of 30 large and small theatres in and around the city centre. Yet Lastminute tickets another area of the city is being redeveloped as a cultural centre: the area around at night, including theatrical productions, The Hague offers a myriad of things to do The Hague s Central Station. More and modern dance, concerts and musicals. more cultural functions are appearing here The Haag is the home base of the National Theatre, the Residentie Orkest and the Nederlands Dans Theater. The city is also a breeding ground for new talent; the Royal Academy of Music, for instance, offers a classical course which attracts hundreds of musicians and dancers from around the world. TIP: Visit the weblogs of two inhabitants of The Hague for some inside tips

10 45 museums Mauritshuis Gemeentemuseum Den Haag Escher in het Paleis - Panorama Mesdag Haags Historisch Museum Museum Beelden aan Zee Seeing Overflowing with museums The Hague has so many things to see and do - all year round for young and old alike and from modern art to old classic masters. Visitors to The Hague can choose from a wide variety of museums, ranging from famous 17th century paintings in the Mauritshuis and contemporary art in the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag to smaller, specialised collections, including interesting items such as puppets or medieval manuscripts or for example the Mesdag Museum and the Bredius Museum. The one painting that will probably keep you entranced the longest is the Panorama Mesdag - Scheveningen in 1881, one of the few remaining panorama paintings. The Gemeentemuseum Den Haag is wellknown for its unique collection of paintings and drawings by the world-famous Dutch artist Piet Mondriaan like Victory Boogie Woogie. This museum, housed in the splendid building designed by H.P. Berlage, is just one of the many museums in The Hague where visitors can admire fantastic art collections. Another of these is the Mauritshuis with such works as The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp by Rembrandt, The Girl with the Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer, and many other world-famous works by such Dutch Masters such as Jan Steen, Frans Hals and Paulus Potter. These are some of the top items of an extensive collection of paintings by old and modern masters in The Hague. This Den Haag Collection is housed in six museums and the separate collections jointly present five centuries of paintings. Johannes Vermeer, Girl with a pearl earring, c Canvas, 44.5 x 39 cm Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis, the Hague The Mauritshuis

11 SEA LIFE Scheveningen Exciting attractions Holland Casino Scheveningen Panorama Mesdag Museum Gevangenpoort Keukenhof Madurodam Exciting attractions park and swimming paradise known as A visit to Omniversum is a spectacular Miniature city Madurodam, all of Holland with the Queen s Golden Carriage and a the whole city moving along the largest The Hague has so much to offer its Duinrell, or wager a bet in the Holland and educational adventure. Duinrell in just one city! section of the Delta Works; Everything the miniature railway in the world. visitors - all year round. Something for Casino Scheveningen. Just a few of the amusement park provides a whole day of The world-famous miniature city Netherlands is famous for can be found Madurodam: worth a visit all year round! everyone - whether you re travelling things you can see and do in The Hague. enjoyment with its many attractions and Madurodam has been the perfect attrac- replicated to the smallest detail on a scale alone, with a friend or on tour with the It s no wonder that the royal capital fun in the water. SEA LIFE Scheveningen tion for more than 50 years to become of 1:25. All of this is set in beautiful flower whole gang. receives twenty million visitors every year. gives visitors a comprehensive look at acquainted with all the amazing aspects gardens. Madurodam is full of movement; Enjoy the thousands of tiny lights during Holidaymakers, day-trippers, diplomats, the mysterious and wondrously beautiful of the Netherlands. Canal-side houses moving aeroplanes, windmills turn, tour an unforgettable visit to the Miniature groups of schoolchildren and conference underwater world. Or visit from March to from Amsterdam, the Cathedral Tower of boats move down the canals, a fire is City of Madurodam at night. Play, plunge delegates all have good reason to come May the very nearby Keukenhof in Lisse! Utrecht, the Dutch Parliament buildings extinguished at the port and trains cross and splash around at the amusement to The Hague. Museon Duinrell Omniversum De Uithof City Mondial

12 Dining and shopping City centre: something for everyone 7 markets, 900 shops Dining Dining at restaurants in The Hague is like turning your holiday into a culinary world tour. There s something for everyone - from the chips vendor on the corner to romantic dining overlooking the sea. From Indonesian rice tables to Dutch pancakes: The Hague is a multicultural city - a fact that s reflected in its many different restaurants. Trendy eateries with innovative dishes stand toe to toe with chic Michelin star restaurants and cosy pubs. No visit Restaurant de Boterwaag Shoppingcentre De Shopping to The Hague is complete, however, without an Indonesian rice table. This specialty finds its origin in the special ties that many people living in The Hague have with the Netherlands former colony. But besides Indonesian cuisine there are also restaurants specialising in foods from China, Japan, Thailand, Italy, Suriname, India, France, Spain, Argentina and many other countries. Naturally, Dutch pancakes and other typical Dutch food are served as well. Fresh fish - straight from the fish auction - is served in friendly harbour restaurants and dining during a spectacular sunset at one of the many beach pavilions in the two seaside resorts is romance at its best. Seeing and being seen The Hague is known for its pavement café culture. And rightly so, because whenever the sun shines, tables and chairs are moved outside onto terrace after terrace, thus creating a convivial atmosphere of seeing and being seen. Many terraces on the squares in The Hague are popular with young people, students, civil servants and politicians; the terraces on the beach ap- on end. Feast your eyes on fashion at countless boutiques and other clothing shops from trendy to haute couture, for every age, in every price range. In between shopping sprees, take a break and do some people watching from a friendly pavement café, in a tearoom or a brown café. The Hague s city centre is one big collection of shops of all sizes, many of them specialising in interesting centre for diplomats and foreign visitors, this city has practically everything to offer in local and international goods. So, besides the usual daily shopping, you ll find quality, exquisite and avant-garde goods. The Hague fits anyone s budget. Those who love antiques, for example, can rely on the arts and antiques walk, which you can buy at the tourist office. It takes you along the most important 700 restaurants, pubs and cafés And afterward.. And after a pleasant meal, The Hague offers a wide choice of entertainment possibilities into the wee hours of the morning. Dance to the music or pick up an after-dinner drink at one of the many places in The Hague Scheveningen, The Hague Kijkduin and The Hague s city centre like the Denneweg and the Grote Markt. Several cafes, bars, clubs and discos organise special parties every week. Summertime means lounging your way from one beach party to the next at the many beach pavilions. peal to a wider crowd. Shopping Shopping in The Hague is an adventure in itself, with a multitude of large department stores, a great variety of cosmopolitan boutiques, many streets and squares around the palaces lined with fascinating shops where shoppers can shop for hours items. Art and antique lovers can indulge themselves in the many antique stores and countless art galleries for which The Hague is so famous as well as fascinating curiosity shops. There is no town, where you can find more (variety on) shops as in The Hague. Since The Hague became the cosmopolitan streets in the old centre of the city, where you find the shops with antiques and curious goods. Besides this, the old city also is a good location to pick up original Dutch souvenirs. In the summer season you find on the Lange Voorhout in the towncentre the antique market.

13 More than 90 hotels different package deals Sleeping Hotels: From homelike to chique Seaside visitors usually prefer accom- international guests so their personnel are like Shopping, Walking or City Card For a single night, a long weekend or an entire holiday - The Hague has overnight accommodation to suit anyone and modation on the coast with a view of the beach. Are you looking for peace and quiet or just the opposite: a place near usually multilingual. One of the reasons for this is the presence of so many international organisations and institutions in any budget. Almost every well-known the entertainment centres? You can also the city. Many hotels also have splendid international hotel chain is represented in get a hotel room just a block or so away meeting rooms for holding business The Hague. Accommodation ranges from from The Hague s royal palaces. Besides gatherings, conferences, seminars and five-star hotels, bed and breakfasts and a good bed, many hotels offer various receptions. apartments to youth hostels, campsites extras such as a swimming pool, sauna and bungalowparks. You ll find them or gym. If you choose accommodation Looking and booking distributed throughout the city and the without a restaurant or bar, these facilities Making your reservation is as quick as it suburbs of Wassenaar, Rijswijk, Voorburg, are often right next door. is easy. Call directly or simply get in touch Westland and Delft. Hotels in The Hague are used to receiving with the Reservations department of Den Haag Marketing - The Hague Convention & Visitors Bureau - and get everything arranged with a single telephone call. T +31 (0) F +31 (0) E reserveringen@denhaag.com Or book your room directly via

14 Delft The Hague and Delft: two cities, one destination... Only twenty minutes away from each other. Delft is a fine example of a typical small Dutch city. It has a beautifully preserved historic city centre with long narrow canals and their centuries old canalside houses, picturesque little bridges and courtyards, where age-old church towers dominate the skyline. And the Dutch intimacy in the city shows courts of charming almshouses, narrow walkways and a marketplace with its splendid city hall. You will also find a treasure-trove of cultural sights within easy walking distance of the lively city centre: the famous Delft Blue pottery, scenes painted by Vermeer, and the many visible reminders of the early days of the House of Orange. City of Delft Blue, Orange and Vermeer The Hague and Delft: two cities, one destination Delft Blue When you think of Delft, you immediately think of Delft Blue. The original Delft Blue pottery has a long history but is still an important industry for the city. In the factories of the Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles (founded in 1653), De Delftse Pauw and De Candelaer, you ll see how craftspeople still make this pottery according to traditional techniques. But Delft is not just the birthplace of its famous Blue. Many lovers of contemporary ceramics are drawn to the numerous galleries in this City of Pottery. The House of Orange Delft is proud of its historic ties with the Dutch Royal Family. The Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) accommodates the royal crypts above which the splendidly restored mausoleum of William of Orange ( ) is displayed. Considered the founding father of the Netherlands, he was the first to be buried in the church after being assassinated by Balthasar Gerards in his residence known as the Prinsenhof, a former convent complex and now a museum. If you visit the Stedelijk Museum Het Prinsenhof you can still see the bullet holes in the wall where he was killed. Vermeer Not only was the famous painter Johannes Vermeer ( ) born in Delft, he lived and worked here almost all his life. A Vermeer city walk will bring you into contact with the many places that played such an important role in his life and which he immortalised in his fascinating compositions. You can still visit the site where he painted his View of Delft. Historical Delft is also a pleasant place to stay. Delft is a town of squares, cafés and boats converted into cafés. Many choose to go to the Markt, but those in the know and the people from Delft themselves prefer to enjoy one of the lively spots on the Beestenmarkt or the Doelenplein.

15 Getting there and around Public transport City Card The Hague Delft A city that welcomes motorcoaches Public transport in and around The Hague Now enjoy a hop-on, hop-off service in The The Hague welcomes coach companies is excellent: more than thirty different bus Hague and Delft! with open arms. For this reason, we have and tram lines and an efficient fleet of taxis. The City Card The Hague Delft offers you developed a unique folder that describes The city also has a clearly defined network tram and bus access for either 24 or 48 exactly where and how your drivers can park of streets and roads, often with separate hours and very attractive discounts on the their buses in The Hague. To ensure good lanes for cyclists that makes it possible to admission price for the top 30 points of access to the city and its tourist attractions get to the various parts of the city quickly interest in both cities, from theme parks like and museums, The Hague has made good and safely with private transport. Duinrell, SEA LIFE Scheveningen, Serpo parking facilities available. You can request More information about the various ways to and Madurodam to the Holland Casino, this folder from info@denhaag.com or down- Transport and accessibility Along with its neighbouring municipalities by. These cities airports are quick and get in and around The Hague can be found from museums like the Prison Gate Museum load it from Efficient, fast and convenient of Wassenaar, Westland and Delft, The easy to reach by car and public transport. at to theatres and from the Royal Tour to a The Hague is easily accessible from the Hague is fewer than a hundred kilometres Daily ferry services to Great Britain are Delftware factory and the New Church. rest of the Netherlands and Europe by car, from the Belgian border and about one maintained from Rotterdam and Hook of Hop-on, hop-off! train, boat and aeroplane. Connections are hundred and fifty kilometres from Germany. Holland at approximately twenty minutes also excellent within and around the city. Amsterdam and Rotterdam are also close from The Hague.

16 City guides Our services and products: Royal Tour Ooievaart Golden Coaches Boat trip on De Ooievaart Walking and cycling tours Walking past nine centuries of architecture Art and Antiques walk Royal Kilometres (walk or cycle) From cultural to adventurous Walking past nine centuries of architecture The Daytrip department also works with several well-trained multilingual guides. They will be pleased to take your group on a guided tour of all The Hague s places of interest. Their excellent knowledge of the city ensures an interesting and educational outing. Please note, however, that our guides are in great demand. For this reason, you should reserve their services as early as possible. The rates for guides are as follows: 90-minute city walk: 115 (max. 20 pers. per guide) 2-hour city tour by motor coach 135 (1 guide per motor coach) These rates include 6% VAT but do not include reservation costs and motor coach rental. For further information and/or reservations: T +31 (0) (Mo-Fr 9am-5pm) - F +31 (0) E tours@denhaag.com Addresses Tourist Information Offices: The Hague Tourist Information Office / Ticketshop Hofweg AA The Hague Open: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday noon-5pm. Scheveningen Tourist Information Office 1134 Gevers Deynootweg BX Scheveningen Open: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-3pm. City Mondial Tourist Information Office 193 Wagenstraat AW The Hague Open: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday and Monday closed. Free online media center Pictures, brochures or other downloads Visit our Online Media Centre ( image/login/denhaag) Free online media center Just for you, Den Haag Marketing has developed a digital image bank of photos, logos and maps that you can use free of charge in your own communications about the city of The Hague, the seaside resorts of Scheveningen and Kijkduin, and the historic city of Delft. Our image bank currently provides around 250 digital photos and logos and its contents are updated on a regular basis. All you have to do, to gain access to the image bank is to register. If you have used visual material from us, we would very much appreciate receiving a reference copy. You will find our image bank under image library at If you don t find exactly what you are looking for in the image bank, please do not hesitate to contact us. thehagueomc.com TOURIST INFORMATION: ( 0.45 P/M) TICKETSHOP: ( 0.40 P/M) RESERVATIONS: +31 (0) DAY TRIPS: +31 (0)

17 Den Haag Marketing Organisation Den Haag Marketing Den Haag Marketing is the official convention and visitors bureau for the city and organises the destination marketing and promotion for The Hague and both of its seaside resorts, The Hague Scheveningen and The Hague Kijkduin. The bureau is active in the focal point of the tourist, cultural, sports and business market, where the supply and demand of the entire sector come together. The organisation distinguishes itself from other urban marketing organisations in the Netherlands due to the fact that all leisure economy disciplines - both supporting and operational disciplines - are combined under one roof. A central management guarantees a professional, efficient and uniform approach, whereby all existing knowledge and expertise is used in the best way possible. What can we do for you Den Haag Marketing has a professional staff whom is specialised in the destination marketing that the city of The Hague is offering and developing. Den Haag Marketing plays an important role in the marketing of The Hague as a tourist and business-tourist destination to domestic and international visitors. Den Haag Marketing collaborates closely with businesses and the city council, and serves as a consultant to all parties. The most important areas of activity are: marketing/promotion for tourism, culture, sport, congresses and business meetings; business-to-business activities; lobbying for tourist-related businesses and the congress and meeting market; research, analysis and advice for the tourism and congress market; provision of information, products and services for meeting planners, PCO and other initiators of business meetings, such as site inspectors and platform promotions; provision of tourist information and services to consumers, such as hotel and excursion bookings; maintenance of the most complete database relating to tourism, events and congresses; initiation and promotion of innovation and product development within businesses and the authorities; provision of expertise to businesses and the authorities; striking marketing and promotional role within the province of South Holland, whereby the region (Westland, Delft and the bulb-growing area) plays an important role. It speaks for itself that you can contact us if you have any questions. E: info@denhaag.com W: T: +31 (0) F: +31 (0) Skyline

18 Colophon Publisher: Den Haag Marketing The Hague Convention and Visitors Bureau Production: Dewi van de Wal Design: A36 Printing: Modderman drukwerk Photography: Theo Bos, Drupsteen+Straathof, Arjan de Jager, Pierre Crom. Further information: Den Haag Marketing - The Hague Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box CD The Hague The Netherlands T +31 (0) F +31 (0) info@denhaag.com Uncover The Hague

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