All Greeter organizations around the world, as well as the Greeters
of Liège themselves, share the same core values :

Greeters welcome everyone—visitors (our guests) and
volunteers—without any form of discrimination.

Greeters are volunteers who warmly welcome their guests with a friendly face.

Greeters welcome individuals as well as groups of up to six people.

Greeter organizations are committed to providing a welcoming and
sustainable experience, respecting both the environment and people.

Individually, Greeters do not ask for any payment or compensation.

The members of our team have chosen to foster the sharing of any solidarity
shown by our guests in order to support the proper functioning of our association.

Guests are free to choose whether or not to support our association.

Greeters contribute to the cultural and economic enhancement of local
communities and help promote a positive image of their destination.

Greeter organizations promote mutual development and cultural
exchanges between individuals for a better world.

A brief history 

In 1992, a New Yorker named Lynn Brooks was surprised to hear that
many people around her wanted to visit New York but had many
apprehensions and prejudices, such as the city being dangerous,
hotel rooms being too expensive, or the subway being difficult
to navigate for visitors.

Lynn then decided to welcome her acquaintances herself in
order to show them the New York she loves.

Shortly afterward, she founded Big Apple Greeter, a non-profit
organization dedicated to discovering New York.

Today, Big Apple Greeter has more than 3,360 volunteers who are
delighted to show you around the neighborhoods of their city.

Since then, the Greeter concept has spread worldwide.

As of 2024, there are 171 destinations in 47 countries.

In Belgium, you can find Greeters in Aarshot, Antwerpen, Hesbaye Brabant,
Brussels, Charleroi, Hasselt, Hoegaarden, Koksijde, Middelkerke,
Mons, Ostend, Tongeren-Borgloon, and of course in Liège.

You can find a greeter all around the world via the website

internationalgreeter.org