Ms. ANNETTE CHOYNACKI has been named Director of the Belgian Tourist Office for North America. She succeeds Frederique Raeymaekers, who brilliantly managed this office for thirty years.

Annette has been integral to the rise in Belgian tourism in recent years, as a result of her passion for Belgium and extensive understanding of the North American Leisure Travel and Meetings marketplace. She is a 25-year veteran of the organization, which she has served for 15 years as Deputy Director. Highly respected by her colleagues and clients for her professionalism and follow through, she has significantly contributed to the increase in travel to Belgium through innovative advertising and marketing programs for all industry segments.

Annette holds an M.A. in Art History and a B.A. in Political & Social Sciences, from Brussels University. Her career and her personal passion have taken her to over 80 countries.

Annette’s new primary goal is to maintain accessibility for all of you, to ensure that hip Brussels -- the European capital -- historic Flanders and charming French-speaking Wallonia are in your mind for your next meeting, your client’s requests or your next vacation.

Ms. Liliane Opsomer who has been Press and Public Relations Manager for 15 years has been appointed Deputy Director. Liliane will remain the media contact.