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The Visit USA Center - Belgium was created in 1978, with the support of the American Embassy and the United States Travel and Tourism Administration. It started founding members and was run by two American volunteers. When the Center opened, there were 75 000 Belgian travelers to the US.
There are more than 210.000 today. It is now independent and is supported by its 100 subscribing Members which include States and Regions in the US, attractions and services, airlines, travel agencies, hotels, rental cars, cruise lines and tour operators. The Center offers Members a number of services and advantages ranging from active promotion of their products and destinations to the press, travel trade and general public, to special rates at fairs and seminars.