Brussels, the home of the European Commission, N.A.T.O. and the Council of the European Union is also the headquarters of a large number of multi-national organisations and several diplomatic missions. Brussels has a population of about one million, of which nearly one-third is made up of foreigners, giving the region a truly cosmopolitan flair. As an international business forum and exhibition centre, Brussels counts as the world's second largest congress centre. The city is well connected by road and rail as well as by a system of canals. Last year, the city0s international airport registered about 20 million passengers. Less than a 3-minute walk from the European parliament, the Radisson SAS EU Hotel will be located within walking distance to Porte de Namur 0 one of the main shopping areas. The hotel will comprise 149-rooms, an all day restaurant, a bar, and 10 meeting rooms.