1. M&I Portugal

2. Strategic location
Lisbon is an international hub to Europe, America and Africa
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EUROPE
SOUTH AMERICA
AFRICA

3. Mild climate
250 days of sunshine per year

4. Secure country
18th safest country in the world (Global Peace Index Ranking 2014)

5. Friendly population
7th most welcoming country in the world (World Economic Forum 2013)

6. world travel awards 2016 winner
Madeira Islands
Europe’s Leading Island Destination
Algarve
Europe’s Leading Beach Destination
Lisboa
Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination
TAP Portugal,
Europe’s Leading Airline to Africa and South America

7. Concentrated Diversity …
Folklore & Festivities
Gastronomy
Europe’s largest indoor
Oceanarium
12 Michelin
stared restaurants
Fado. National Song.
World Heritage

8. 5 Great Reasons to do Business with Portugal:
Modern and efficient transport links and communications networks
Mild climate with sunshine all year long
Diverse country within a short distance
State-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities
Demonstrate capacity to hold massive international events

9. ….and offer.
Preserved nature and cultural variety within a short distance
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10. Portugal: the best fish in the world
Talented chefs

11. Port wine
And memorable top wines
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12. Wide accommodation range
From international chain hotels to boutique hotels

13. Unique spaces And historic and contemporary venues
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14. Experienced suppliers
Personalized and value-for-money offer
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15. Lisbon
A human scale capital

16. Lisbon Airport location: 7 km from the city centre
Capacity: 22,504 hotel rooms in Lisbon area
Events location: Congress and meeting multi-function centers and hotels with state of the art facilities and technology
Visits and activities:
Pastel de nata cream tart
Tour trough historic quarters of Lisbon by tram 28
Belém district with its World Heritage monuments or contemporary leisure area at Parque das Nações
Shopping international fashion brands, traditional or more alternative-style offerings
Trendy Nightlife versus traditional Fado music
Sandy beaches 20 minutes drive from Lisbon
Estoril/Cascais for water sports, golf and charm lovers
Romantic Sintra, cultural landscape classified as World Heritage by UNESCO
Serra da Arrábida Natural Park walk and Moscatel wine tasting

17. Oporto
Tradition and modernity

18. Oporto Airport location: 11 km from the city centre
Capacity: 8,501 hotel rooms in Oporto area
Events location: Congress centers in historical buildings and business hotels
Visits and activities:
Port wine cellars
Wine & cuisine workshops
Creative river cruises
Historic centers of Oporto and Guimarães, Douro Valley, World Heritage Sites by UNESCO
Museu de Serralves and Casa da Música, contemporary architecture masterpieces
Trendy & vintage shops

19. Algarve
Europe’s most famous secret

20. Algarve Airport location: Faro
Bedrooms capacity: 23,789 hotel bedrooms in the Algarve
Events location: Congress center and international and national hotel chains
Visits and activities:
Sandy beaches protected by dunes with clear water
Water sports
Cataplana dish
Sagres Peninsula and Cape
Spas and wellness programmes
Via Algarviana and Costa Vicentina Natural Park walking and bike route
Birdwatching at Ria Formosa Natural Park
Play golf in one of the 40 courses located by the beach or further inland

21. Madeira
A natural place to meet

22. Madeira Airport location: 18 km from the city center of Funchal
Capacity: 11,930 hotel rooms in Madeira
Events location: Congress venue and meeting spaces
Visits and activities:
Walking tour of the historic city center of Funchal
Sub-tropical gardens
Levada walking
UNESCO World heritage laurel forest
Madeira Wine banquets in historical cellars
Taste local fish and fruit at Fajã dos Padres
Dolphin and whale watching
Sailing on a Christopher Columbus caravel replica

23. You can count on us Choosing the right destination and venue
Official Convention Bureaux provide:
Impartial advice
Assistance to event organizers
Bid preparation
Site inspections
Expert venue knowledge
Comprehensive planning toolkit
Promotional materials
Ideas for social and accompanying persons programmes

24. Hope to see you soon!