Good health and wellbeing

Good health and wellbeing

A great event leaves people feeling better, not drained. That’s why we put physical and mental wellbeing at the heart of our planning, paying attention to comfort, safety, healthy choices and the small moments of rest that make a long day liveable for participants, staff and everyone in between.

Wellbeing is built into the very design of events and the day-to-day management of venues across Flanders. They offer healthier food and drink options, provide quiet and low-stimulus spaces, and pay attention to ergonomics, safety and a balanced programme.

Take a look below to see how care for people takes shape across the sector.

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Inclusive catering, supported employment and flexibility built into the operation: every participant looked after, without extra work for the organiser.

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Accessibility

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BluePoint Antwerp

A fully smoke-free building protects visitors and staff from exposure to second-hand smoke.

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Oude Vismijn

A fully smoke-free venue with no ashtrays at the entrance: smokers handle their own cigarette butts.

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Awareness campaigns and a response team make the venue safe and inclusive for every visitor.

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Awareness

Good health and wellbeing

Er wordt fruit aangeboden tijdens het ontbijt naast de traditionele koffiekoeken. En bij de versnaperingen worden er ook gezonde alternatieven zoals snoepgroentjes aangeboden.

Catering

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BEFuture Signature Event

A calm, low-stimulation space makes a meaningful difference for a far broader audience than one might expect.

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BEFuture Signature Event

Free earplugs are made available when needed, protecting visitors and staff from hearing damage.

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Wintercircus

An attractive, high-quality non-alcoholic offer is fully integrated alongside alcoholic drinks.ondersteunen zij gezondere en duurzamere consumptiepatronen binnen hun hospitality-omgeving.

Catering

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Wintercircus

A calm, low-stimulation space makes a meaningful difference for a far broader audience than one might expect

Inclusivity/Diversity

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Event Sector Congress

A shared understanding of safety principles contributes to a structured and safe working environment for everyone. Therefore, BMCC staff participated in the mandatory basic safety training.

Good governance

Good health and wellbeing

Awareness of responsible alcohol use is growing across the events sector. Today, receptions and events are typically guided by thoughtful policies that discourage excessive drinking. The BMCC fully supports this approach and actively promotes responsible alcohol consumption.

Catering

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BMCC

BMCC invests in the well-being of its employees by conducting a well-being survey.

Good governance

Good health and wellbeing

In the events sector, hearing protection is essential to prevent damage for both visitors and staff. The BMCC integrates this into its prevention policy and informs organisers of legal requirements.

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