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2025 was a year to cherish. A year in which VIAGE showed even more clearly what we stand for: engagement, collaboration, and a genuine bond with Brussels and its people. This commitment doesn't go unnoticed. Today, it translates into several wonderful nominations that perfectly summarize what we try to achieve as a company every day.
VIAGE was selected for the Visit Brussels Awards 2026 in the Brussels International Icon category. This selection recognizes not only VIAGE as an iconic location in the heart of the city, but especially our 15-year anniversary project 'Viage, Brussels by heart'. We didn't choose a traditional celebration. Instead, we let our heart beat to the rhythm of Brussels itself. We joined forces with Brussels artisans, artists, and partners to create something unique together: a project that celebrates the city, its talent, its diversity, and its craftsmanship.
Brussels first!
Saskia Shutt Jewelry, a studio just steps away from VIAGE in the Dansaert district, designed a silver brooch in ethical silver together with us. We presented this as a tangible symbol of loyalty, appreciation, and connection to the 86 employees who were there from day one. Brussels chocolatier Concept Chocolat – who works with the sustainable Cacao-Trace™ label – created chocolate in the shape of the VIAGE logo. And graffiti artist Ryck Wane gave Brussels and VIAGE a face on a unique skateboard that we raffled to our audience.
This project embodies social and ecological responsibility in every aspect. Local partners, short supply chains, ethical materials – we consciously chose artists and businesses from the region. This way, we not only limited CO₂ emissions but especially highlighted Brussels creativity and craftsmanship.
We saw this vision rewarded in 2025 with the silver medal from Ecovadis. This globally recognized assessment platform aims to lead the entire business world toward a sustainable future. With this distinction, we place ourselves in the top 15% for our approach to environment, ethics, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement. Step by step, we're reducing our ecological footprint.
All are welcome
The anniversary weekend brought together between 3,000 and 4,000 people. Including people with limited mobility. Elevators, ramps, adapted toilets – inclusivity is part of our identity. After all, this past year VIAGE became the first casino in the world to carry the Queer Destination Label. With this, we made a concrete commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
All of this led to a wonderful feeling during our anniversary project: pride in our city, connectedness, and shared emotion.
Your vote makes the difference
That's why we now dare to call on you. From January 6 to February 12 (midnight), the public can vote via Visit Brussels. The five projects with the most votes will be nominated and judged by a professional jury. The final follows on March 26, during the visit.brussels Night 2026.
Encourage your family, friends, colleagues, network, and followers to vote for VIAGE. Every vote is a vote for local connection, for creativity, for a Brussels that flourishes through collaboration. A vote for the idea that companies can – and must – play an active role in the cultural and social fabric of their city.
The excitement is rising
Meanwhile, we're looking forward with great anticipation to next Monday. That's when we'll find out if our nomination for the European Casino Awards 2026 in the Corporate Community Engagement Award category will be crowned with the ultimate recognition. This prestigious award honors European casinos that excel in social engagement, sustainability, and innovation. That VIAGE is nominated for this confirms what has long been self-evident to us: social engagement is not a side issue, but a core component of our identity. Together with our employees, partners, and local initiatives, we build every day toward a stronger, fairer, and more inclusive city.
Whatever the outcome, one thing is certain: 2025 showed who we are and what we stand for. With Brussels. For Brussels. Through Brussels.
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