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Brussels Airport Company acquires Novotel Brussels Airport ​
​building and land

Hotel operations remain with Essendi

Brussels Airport Company has become the new owner of the building and land of the Novotel Brussels Airport hotel. The hotel is strategically located at less than two kilometres from the airport and right on the future tram connection to the airport. The operation of the hotel remains in the hands of hotel operator Essendi.

Brussels Airport Company has acquired the Novotel hotel building and surrounding land from Covivio Hotels. The hotel will continue to be operated by Essendi and managed by Accor Group.

The acquisition is in line with Brussels Airport's strategy to diversify its activities with investments linked to its airport activities. The hotel is exceptionally well located, just two kilometers from the airport and will be even better connected to Brussels Airport in the future thanks to the new airport tram. The hotel will then be only 5 minutes and 2 stops aways from the airport.

Brussels Airport already owns the Sheraton hotel at the airport and is planning the construction of a new hotel at the terminal by 2032.

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About Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport is one of the most important airports in Europe. In 2025, Brussels Airport welcomed 24.4 million passengers and transported 795,000 tonnes of cargo through the airport. Brussels Airport caters for the specific needs of business travellers and holidaymakers alike, on both intra-European and long haul flights. In 2026, the airport offers direct connections between Belgium and 205 destinations worldwide, with flights operated by 83 airlines.   

The airport also offers a leading cargo platform, specialised in the transport of pharmaceutical products, perishable goods, e-commerce and live animals. Brussels Airport is the most important pharmaceutical hub in Europe.

With its SHIFT 2027 strategy Brussels Airport Company intends to strengthen its position as a major European hub, accelerate its ambitious sustainability goals, e.g. through the European Green Deal project Stargate, and continue to diversify its activities by focusing on innovation and cooperation.

Brussels Airport is the second most important economic engine in Belgium, good for 64,000 direct and indirect jobs and is owned and operated by Brussels Airport Company. The shareholders are a consortium between PMV and private investors (75%) and FPIM/SFPI (25%). 

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