Belgium

Abstract

Since 2004, tourism is under the responsibility of the different regions (Walloon region, Flemish region and Brussels-Capital Region). There is no tourism policy undertaken at federal level. This country profile presents the current policies developed in the Walloon and Flemish regions. In 2006, the tourism sector accounted for EUR 8 billion in Belgium. During the same period, Belgium received about 7 million international arrivals, of which 52% in the Flanders Region, 32% in the Walloon Region and 16% in the Brussels Region (Table 3.8). In the Walloon Region, tourism represents approximately 4.8% of GDP (2003).