Flemish mining site becomes new meetings venue

The Flemish Minister for Tourism Ben Weyts and VisitFlanders have invested €2.2 million (£1.94 million)  in ‘Thor Central’, a new meeting and conference venue on the old mining site of Waterschei in the province of Limburg.

This financial support has helped to transform the industrial heritage site into a one-of-a-kind event location that will attract lucrative business travellers to the city of Genk.

“Business travellers are generous contributors to our economy,” said Weyts. “We will fully tap into this growing market. We have a well-thought-out strategy and continuously invest in the development and expansion of our meeting venues, products and services.”

Alongside VisitFlanders, Weyts has invested the cash to create Thor Central,  a brand-new convention venue on the Waterschei mining site in Genk with meeting capacity for up to 300 people. Thor Central offers contemporary meeting facilities in a historic setting.

Thor Central is part of Thor Park, Limburg’s hotspot for technology, energy and innovation. The technology park is home to many innovative companies and start-ups.