Why Lisbon is the next big MICE destination for all corporates

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Portugal is home to several landscapes, stories, people and a unique cultural heritage coexisting in harmony with progress and advanced technologies. The white sand beaches quickly give way to vast mountains, unique villages, and ancient traditions. Cities with centuries of life highlight an invaluable heritage. Be it an event of grand scale or business meets and conferences, Portugal offers a wide range of opportunities and amenities to corporate needs.

Lisbon

Lisbon’s airport is a 5 to 10-minute drive from the city center, with exceptional air connectivity to Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, etc. It is also at the heart of a wide hotel network of the main international chains, as well as event venues such as multipurpose rooms, congress centers, modern museums, and historic buildings.

Cascais/Estoril

Beaches, leisure opportunities, shops, and lifestyle are all to be found along the seaside to Cascais. Just about 30 minutes outside Lisbon, Estoril is known for its glamour enhanced by the entertainment and fun offered by the casino. The next stop along is Cascais, a reinvented fishing village that is now an elegant seaside resort brimming with good food, cultural events, and shopping opportunities, all set against the background of a picturesque historic center.

Algarve

The Algarve offers different advantages in the meetings industry. Venues in this region total to a capacity of 75,000 seats. Some of them can accommodate more than 1,000 people and in some cases more than 3,000 people. The range of choice is also varied. In addition to world-renowned luxury hotels, charming hotels, inns and golf resorts, the region offers castles and museums that have witnessed a historic legacy since the Discovery period, in which the Algarve played an important role.