Andrew Daines

Tourism marketing professional, Director UK & Ireland, VISITFLANDERS, passionate about authentic travel experiences, good food & drink. All views my own.

[Grain Brewery @grainbrewery]

Here’s something fun we’re doing next week…
@CityOfAle @RogerProtzBeer @visitflanders

[School Travel Forum @STF_Forum]

First up at our conference is @AndyDaines from @visitflanders updating our members about new developments and visit opportunities in this region.
#schooltrips

[Andrew Daines @AndyDaines]

#schooltrips offer children so much: opportunities to discover and learn from different cultures, develop independence, have experiences that their family lives may not be able to deliver, create a love of travel…as well as the formal learning “in the field”

[School Travel Forum @STF_Forum]

Why are #schooltrips so special? #History teacher Natalie explains what they mean to her students.
Let's make sure your pupils have the same educational experience as their older sisters/brothers. Our members are ready to help you plan your next trip or tour.
#teachertwitter

[Andrew Daines @AndyDaines]

@StuartForster @TravelBegins40 …and I trust that you’re having a fantastic experience in #Leuven Stuart! Looking forward to hearing about it!

[School Travel Forum @STF_Forum]

Delighted to see clear guidance from @educationgovuk that schools can start travelling and booking future trips from the start of the autumn term - full details here: https://t.co/xYzQFJg4lu

[Andrew Daines @AndyDaines]

Tourism, when done properly, is a huge force for good: for visitors, host communities – & for '000s working in the industry...for whom the future, with current restrictions on travel, is in jeopardy. Now is the time for a safe return to international travel #traveldayofaction

[Andrew Daines @AndyDaines]

@guardian 21 places to go in 2021 - ‘The holidays we’re dreaming of this year’ - includes some great reasons to head to Westhoek in Flanders, Belgium: WW1 heritage, great beer, rolling landscapes and the relaxed lifestyle. Hoping travel is a reality soon! https://t.co/07Ys6wJs3o

[Anita Rampall @AnitaRampall]

Avoid the crowds, book a channel crossing, turn left and the journey awaits #belgianbeachinspiration!

[Flanders Fields @FlandersWW1]

98-year-old RAF veteran to walk two miles on VE Day in aid of soldiers' club https://t.co/GZzKSRhzFL

[Andrew Daines @AndyDaines]

@EveningStandard asked London’s gallery/museum directors to choose the painting from their collections they’d hang at home. The only artist to appear twice is Flemish Master Peter Paul Rubens, via @WallaceMuseum Xavier Bray & @DulwichGallery Jennifer Scott https://t.co/uBmMZ5vriA

[Guardian culture @guardianculture]

'A godlike, pounding power': Van Eyck and the Ghent Altarpiece Restored – review https://t.co/vScDMpxmr5

[Andy McGrath @Andymcgra]

In Yorkshire? Like pro cycling, beer or Belgium? I'm hosting a chat with @johanmuseeuw on Saturday at @CornerHaus for @rouleur and @visitflanders. Also, generally HMU for coffee meets/booze/cycling chats this week. More info here: https://t.co/tA9zCzD6jd

[Andrew Daines @AndyDaines]

I left my Sony VAIO laptop on board @Eurostar service #ES9132 to Brussels earlier today! It hasn’t been handed in at lost property in Brussels, so I’m thinking it might be on the train returning to London, probably the 1656 #ES9149 or 1756 #ES9153. Any help appreciated!!

[Andrew Daines @AndyDaines]

@RogerProtzBeer @gbbf And Belgium Roger! There’s a cask version of the excellent @BrasserieSenne Zinnebir, highly recommended!

[Belgian Smaak @belgiansmaak]

*NEW EPISODE*

EP015 | Jef Janssens of Brouwerij Hof ten Dormaal

Janssens talks about the origin story of this farmhouse brewery, the fire which destroyed it in 2015, and the challenges the family faced in its aftermath, both financial and emotional:

https://t.co/yjjIpmU3YL

[Roger Protz @RogerProtzBeer]

Very high quality beers to choose from but the overall winners are: #ChampionBeerofBritain: @SurreyHillsBrew Shere Drop 2nd place: @greytreesbrewer Afghan Pale 3rd place: @OakhamAles Citra Congratulations to all! #GBBF #CBOB

[Andrew Daines @AndyDaines]

@RogerProtzBeer @SurreyHillsBrew @greytreesbrewer @OakhamAles Well done @SurreyHillsBrew! Shere Drop has long since been a favourite of mine (and Ranmore Ale too!) - perfect refreshment and reward after a walk in the, ahem, Surrey Hills...

[Andrew Daines @AndyDaines]

From #Leuven City of Beer to #Norwich City of Ale @gbbf...some excellent @HofTenDormaal beers to David, head brewer at @moongazerale. Looking forward to seeing - and tasting - the outcome of the collaboration of two amazing, passionate breweries!

[Andrew Daines @AndyDaines]

Bringing some great craft beer from @norfolkbrewery @CityOfAle to @HofTenDormaal in the heart of Vlaams-Brabant near #Leuven - with brilliant beers coming back to #Norwich! Sharing the passion of amazing beer!

[Roger Protz @RogerProtzBeer]

Leuven great city for breweries and bars
https://t.co/3oUUOs3CGu
@visitleuven @visitflanders @HofTenDormaal