What distinguishes this city guide is that all information is super current. That fits well with Rotterdam as an 'innovative' city that is constantly on the move. Places that are still open may be closed again next year. In addition, this guide has been compiled by locals from Rotterdam and you can really read that. GayRotterdam also contributed with 'insider tips' for hotspots to go out especially for the LGBTQ + community.

By choosing these thirteen Facebook Groups in Rotterdam, the guide often gives both visitors and residents of Rotterdam surprising insider tips. Other Facebook Groups that contributed include: Vegan Rotterdam, Port Friends Rotterdam, Urban Sketchers Rotterdam and International Women's Networking Group Rotterdam.

GayRotterdam was also invited to attend the launch of the Community City Guide in De Ballentent. Together with the other participating Facebook Groups we received the first copies, also our board member Talitha Nöllen features in the campaign that Facebook devoted to the city guide.

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The fact that Rotterdam was chosen for the first Dutch Community City Guide has everything to do with the Eurovision Song Contest taking place this year. The guide would have been very useful for the often open-minded visitors to this festival. After the outbreak of the Corona epidemic, it was decided to publish the city guide. Since July 1, Corona measures have been expanded again and many people from The Netherlands and neighboring countries are now going on holiday in their own country instead of further away. This city guide is certainly helpful for them!

The local entrepreneurs now need customers more than ever, and the same applies to the gay friendly business mentioned by GayRotterdam. Which are they? You can also find these under "hotspots" on gay Rotterdam and of course also in the Facebook Community City Guide of Rotterdam! This city guide is available for free there and at many other locations throughout the city. In addition, it is located at the Rotterdam Tourist Information points and is also available online. Under the heading 'Culture & Entertainment' you will find our contribution to this new city guide!