MICE tourism in Portugal

Portugal is part of the ‘Top 20 city ranking by number of meetings organized in 2017‘, according to the last assessment published by the ICCA, ranking in the eleventh position. Apart from been recognized as Best Tourism Destination of the World in the last edition of the World Travel Awards, Portugal has increased its MICE tourism, becoming a favorite destination for event organizers.

Why?
It is necessary to highlight the good flight connections with most European capitals, and all the direct routes from Spain. The most common flights are those connections to Lisbon via Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, plus also the Algarve.
Portugal offers all the necessary options as a destination city for the MICE sector, with a multitude of resources and places of interest, offering a very competitive quality product. It has excellent infrastructures and a wide variety of spaces for congresses, conventions, events, incentive activities, as well as an outstanding hotel offer.
Besides, Portugal has an impressive gastronomic tradition, mild weather with more than 300 sunny days per year and 850 kilometers of spectacular beaches that make of this country a perfect destination for the MICE sector.

Lisbon
Lisbon and the Algarve surroundings hold a very strong positioning in the MICE sector, quite industry-driven. Cities such as Sesimbra or Estoril are specialized in nature and wellness MICE offers, with numerous venues for events surrounded by beaches and other natural landscapes.

What are Lisbon’s strongest assets?
• Wide cultural and leisure offer
• Good transport connections
• Hotel professionals focused on the MICE sector
• Top level infrastructures
• Great offer of tourism and MICE spaces

Portugal, your next destination.