| The Netherlands
is a prominent gateway to Europe, and the province of Utrecht
lies at the very heart of the country. It is part of the metropolitan
‘Randstad’; a
region including Utrecht, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague
that experiences some of the most dynamic economic activity
in the European Union.
All roads lead to Utrecht
The province is a major point
of convergence for the country’s road, rail and
inland waterway networks. Links for freight, business and
private travel are abundant and versatile. Amsterdam, the
capital of the Netherlands, is only 19 miles away. Rotterdam,
the world's largest seaport, can be reached within 40 minutes
by car or public transport, as can The Hague, the country’s
center of government.
Fast, easy international travel
The city of Utrecht is the hub of the Dutch railway system
and a focal point for international train travel, linked
to many important European business centers by high-speed
train. Schiphol International Airport, the fourth busiest
in the world, is only a half hour’s drive away. Most European
business destinations are within two hours’ flying
time.
Major meeting point
Business meets business in Utrecht. Its central location has
helped make the province a trade fair Mecca, with facilities
such as the Royal
Dutch Jaarbeurs in Utrecht and the modern convention center
The Flint in Amersfoort, which rank very high in the International
Expo and Convention market. The Jaarbeurs alone hosts more
than 15,000 events each year that draw more than 4 million
visitors, the majority of them business professionals.
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