Portugal Lisbon Algarve DMC - Incentive Conference Organiser

Intro

PORTUGAL's Leading DMC conference planner (organizer) and events specialist for incentive travel and conventions, preferred supplier used by international conference organisers worldwide.

Portugal's only inbound operation with owned offices in Algarve, Madeira, Oporto, the Azores and Lisbon. Pedro Morgado, well known to many UK Incentive clients, is delighted to be heading up their new operation.

Meetings and Golf are the key areas where Abreu Destination Management is building its future path. With a new image, strong motivation and education of its staff, Abreu D.M. is creating memorable programs throughout the country. From the established resorts in the Algarve to the newer resorts within a twenty minute drive of Lisbon, Abreu can offer many Unique experiences within one country. The islands of Madeira and the exciting development of the Azores allows Abreu to showcase their in-depth knowledge of these destinations and how they are offering a new and very individual experience to the discerning Meetings and Incentive buyer.

Portugal, which was recently named as the “Established Golf Destination of the Year 2006” by IAGTO – International Association of Golf Tour Operators, currently has 66 courses: 8 in Porto and North Portugal, 2 in the Beiras region, 22 in the Lisbon region, 1 in the Alentejo region, 27 in the Algarve, 3 in the Azores and 3 in Madeira. Portugal has two golf courses listed in the top 100 of the world’s best golf courses, according to Golf Digest’s ranking: San Lorenzo (38th) and Vilamoura Old Course (84th). Very agreeable weather during all four seasons of the year makes Portugal a destination for golfers and for golf’s major competitions.

Destinations

Lisbon - A Fado

Lisbon is the city of seven hills, superbly expressed in the fado songs. Old Lisbon, overlooking the River Tagus, bears the mark of genius of the Marquis of Pombal as well as the unmistakable contours of the former empire. Modern Lisbon, which also lives hand in hand with the river, is an open window on the modern world. Lisbon, in its many different facets, is a permanent meeting point of culture, shows, large-scale organisations and great events. Not far from the city we can find the charm of Estoril and Cascais and the sublime beauty of Sintra, an ancient village that is a UNESCO world heritage site.

Oporto - A Toast

Porto is cultural tradition and architectural heritage. Porto is modernity, fashion, classical and modern music, contemporary art. Porto is a walk by the river mouth, an opulent dinner, S. João’s night, and fireworks. Porto is an afternoon spent in a coffee house, in a garden or strolling on a street. Porto is a rabelo traditional boat anchored on the River Douro. Porto is a vintage full-bodied strong wine from the Upper Douro winemaking region, a world heritage site, with an eternal toast to life itself!

Algarve - A Dream

Algarve is Portugal’s veranda overlooking North Africa and the Mediterranean. It is a region of long beaches with fine, white sand, perpetually linking the blue sea and the bright sun. Algarve is a region containing some of Europe’s most renowned resorts, where Portugal and the world’s beautiful people ensure they have a reservation. Algarve is good weather the whole year through, which is very pleasing for the golfers that come from all over the world. Algarve is a suntanned body, a perfumed pine forest, a fish that leaps from the boat onto the table of the best gourmets.

Madeira - A Pearl

Madeira, which is the name of the island and the archipelago that also contains the island of Porto Santo, was first called the Pearl of the Atlantic a long time ago. Madeira is, in actual fact, a rare gem, an exceptional destination, a place mentioned by travellers from all over the world. The hotels of supreme grandeur, the contagious night-life, and the outstanding cuisine are some of the plus points that make visitors want to visit the archipelago and return time and again. Funchal, the archipelago’s capital, is a city emanating a perfume of leisure time and pure fun - dancing and joking at carnival time, or watching the completely unique fireworks display that forms part of Madeira’s New Year’s Eve celebrations every year.

Azores - A Paradise

The archipelago of the Azores is formed by nine islands of rare beauty and charm in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Nine expressions of Nature that make you want to take all the time in the world to discover them. Santa Maria, S. Miguel, S. Jorge, Pico, Faial, Graciosa, Terceira, Flores and Corvo. Each island is certain to be a revelation. The Azores are a living example, in the purest form, of what we would imagine paradise to be like, between the sun and the mist, and the green land and the blue of the sea. The people of the Azores have a very special way of welcoming guests, of keeping their history alive, of expressing their culture, of valorising and promoting the potential of their numerous destination attributes.

CSR

Selecting Portugal and Abreu always means something extra, whether this involves giving something back to the community or working with organisation your already close too.

The advantage of organizing programmes of special interest which flexibility allows, in every situation, in every moment, an absolutely tailor made solution. Abreu Prestige Services option is an all-inclusive offer, especially designed to meet the demands and wishes of those who seek Portugal in all its dimensions – cultural, artistic, gastronomic, religious or sportive – whichever it is…