At Aristo, youāll feel right at home
Whether itās your first day or youāve been with us for years, at Aristo youāre never on your own. We truly value a warm and open atmosphere where everyone can be themselves and feel seen. Together, we make sure our guests feel welcome, but we believe itās just as important that you feel at home here too. We work hard, enjoy each otherās company, and celebrate our successes togetherāboth big and small.
Working at Aristo
Working at Aristo means working in an environment where hospitality and professionalism go hand in hand. Every day, together with your colleagues, you contribute to the success of hundreds of meetings, training courses, and events. This is what makes our work varied and rewarding: no two days are the same, and together we ensure that every guest feels welcome and well taken care of. For us, itās all about teamwork, personal attention, and the opportunity to grow.
Our Locations
In 1983, the Van der Kinderen family founded Aristo Meeting Center with a clear mission: to create a welcoming and professional environment where people can effectively meet, train, and collaborate. What began as an ambitious idea grew into a leading family-owned business in the Dutch meetings industry.
Over the years, Aristo has continued to develop and innovate, always putting the customerās needs first. This has led to the expansion into four professional locations in Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht Central Station, and Utrecht Lunetten. Each location has its own kitchen, where delicious (lunch) catering is prepared daily for all our guests.
Our headquarter is located in Best. Here, all bookings are processed daily, and the management team is based there. The Administration, HR, Facilities, IT, Sales, and Marketing departments also operate from Best to support all four locations.
Our Core Values
We create an accessible and welcoming environment for everyone. A place where guests and employees immediately feel at home and where everyone can continue to grow. Aristo achieves this through personal attentionāfrom the very first point of contact until the last guest leaves. This allows clients and guests to focus 100% on the content of the event.
In addition, Aristo is constantly working on innovation. Innovation isnāt a goal in itself, but a way to better serve our clientsāwhether through modern meeting tools, smart reservation systems, or flexible spaces.
Corporate social responsibility also plays an important role at Aristo. We make choices that contribute to a better world, without losing sight of business realities.
Working at Aristo: the numbers
colleagues
With 65 dedicated colleagues, you get to work together and learn from each other every day.
Male-to-female ratio
A ratio of 28 men to 37 women promotes diversity and a healthy balance.
A diverse age mix of employees
A diverse age mix adds variety to your workday: 14 employees aged 18ā30, 26 aged 31ā50, and 25 aged 51ā65.
Managers
12 men and 11 women in management work together to ensure that everyone starts their working day with enthusiasm.
Long-tenured employees
A large number of employees with more than 10 years of service. A great sign of commitment and enthusiasm.
Guests
Every year, we proudly welcome over 1,000 guests, and you and the team ensure that every meeting or training course runs smoothly for them.
nationalities
With colleagues from more than 10 different nationalities, we work every day to create the best guest experience, regardless of background, gender, religion, culture, or age.
volunteer hours
Together, weāve already contributed 72 hours of volunteer work. You, too, can volunteer for social causes.
Stories from Our Employees
Bas van de Ven has been working at Aristo as a booking agent in the Bookings department for over 17 years. We can safely say heās one of our top performers! Itās high time to get to know Bas better and discover what makes Bas and Aristo such a great match, as well as what his unique contribution is to Aristoās personal service šš½.
š£ļø What does an average working day look like for Bas?
āMy average working day is very varied. I process all incoming requests via email, phone, and the booking tool; provide customers or guests with the right information; and inform them about the options Aristo has to offer, such as the convenience of our booking tool. This also involves, in part, following up with new customers, transferring bookings from existing customers to the booking tool, and monitoring how we can make the tool even better.ā
š£ļø šŖhat is your main motivation for working ar Aristo?
āI draw my motivation primarily from our customers. Every day is different. The market around us, which is ever changing , also teaches us new insights so we can respond even better to our customersā needs.ā
š£ļø šŖhat makes Aristo so unique?
āYouāre never too old to learn! At Aristo, you get the chance to become an even better version of yourself, and youāre part of the family. No matter who you are or what you do, at Aristo we donāt judge anyone, and everyone is respected for who they are. And thatās what makes Aristo so incredibly inclusive!ā
š£ļø šŖhat are your most memorable experiences?
āWhat has stuck with me the most goes back 17 years, when I first started at Aristo. Back then, my job simply consisted of processing reservations, and now, years later, my colleagues and I are much more than just reservation processors. We now play much more of an advisory role and can achieve more with the technology available today. And thatās what makes my job challenging and fun!ā
Meet Christy, our location manager in Eindhoven. For three years now, she takes great pleasure in ensuring a warm welcome and makes sure every event runs smoothly. With her eye for detail, the variety in her work, and the personal attention she gives to guests and colleagues, she makes a difference every day at Aristo.
š£ļøššØw long have you been working at Aristo?
Iāve been happily working at Aristo for 3 years now as a location manager in Eindhoven.
š£ļø What does your average working day look like?
I start at 7:30 a.m. by booting up the systems and getting the venue ready. Then I welcome guests and provide support as and when neededāfrom assisting guests in their rooms to setting up the extensive lunch buffet. After my own lunch, I catch up on my emails and administrative tasks. I wrap up my day around 4:00 p.m.
š£ļø šhat is your main motivation for working at Aristo?
The variety and freedom in my role are what motivate me the most. In addition to my daily work on-site, I also work on the SVH digital learning platform, for example. The variety of guestsāfrom one-time visitors to those who return every weekāmakes my job even more enjoyable!
š£ļø šhat makes Aristo so unique?
Aristo really looks at the person behind the employee. If I ever stop feeling happy, I know that anything is possible at Aristo.
š£ļø šhat is your most memorable experience at Aristo?
When I was pregnant with my first child, a regular guest gave me a stuffed toy as a thank-you gift. I thought that was very thoughtful, and it really made an impression on me!
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This is Aristo!
INVOLVED
Personal attention comes first.
A welcoming place where everyone feels at home. At Aristo, we believe in the power of personal connections and transparency. Like a close-knit family, we stay connected to our clients and colleagues. Our approach is open, honest, and built on collaboration. Whether you're here to meet, train, or network, you'll always receive a warm welcome and the flexibility to tailor your experience to your specific needs.
More about AristoGROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Always moving forward
Our locations evolve with the times, so you can always come together in an inspiring environment. Aristo has been a pioneer in its industry for decades. By listening closely to our guests and embracing new developments, we continue to adapt in a constantly changing world. Together, we create an environment where learning and development take centre stage, enabling our clients, colleagues, and locations to grow and thrive.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Conscious choices, visible impact
For Aristo, sustainability and corporate social responsibility are more than a choiceāthey are at the heart of everything we do. We create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and at home. Through conscious initiatives, such as rooftop bee hotels and long-term support for charities like the Ronald McDonald House Charities, we make a positive impact every day. When you choose Aristo, you contribute to a better future. Together, we make a difference.
Learn more about our initiatives