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“Unlocking Opportunities: Holding your next Conference in Spain.”

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Event organisers, are you seeking a European venue for your company’s next conference? Spain is world-leading in conferences, meetings, and events, boasting various resources and quality accommodation. International Airports make internal and international travel extremely accessible making Spain one of the best European destinations for hosting conferences, meetings, events, and product launches.  

From the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, known for its technology and business conferences, to Madrid: The cultural and economic capital offering a wide range of meeting venues. Over all there are plenty of opportunities for businesses and their delegates on offer throughout Spain. Whatever the size of your event, the team at Spain Conferencing venue finding service work closely with you to find a suitable conference facility or meeting space and accommodation with evening functions to fit your itinerary.  

We’ve picked out four of Spain’s cities Spain Conferencing has to offer. The venues range from luxury hotels to boutique accommodation, with superior conference rooms, meetings, and event facilities, perfect for product launches and other corporate events. 

These are just four conference destinations with excellent road and rail transport links and international airports. 

Alicante  

Although primarily associated with tourism, Alicante has a growing business sector. Located on the beautiful Costa Blanca, with its expanding international airport and excellent road and rail connections, Alicante has emerged as a vibrant city known for its developing technology and business sectors. With its unique combination of opportunities, and pleasant climate, it is becoming a popular destination for companies to hold annual conferences. 

Whatever the focus of your business, the opportunity to hold your next conference in one of Alicante’s many suitable venues is not to be missed. Its beautiful beaches and excellent and unique conference facilities, such as the 5-star Asia Gardens Hotel  with its 3.500 m² Conference Centre, make it an attractive destination for professionals seeking a blend of business and leisure.

If you’d prefer a venue that’s right on the beach, The Meliá Alicante, with its 544 bedrooms and a range of flexible meeting rooms and capacity for up to 470 delegates, could be the right venue for your next event. 

Barcelona  

The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona, has earned a well-deserved reputation as a leading destination for technology, medical and business events. With its world-class facilities, Barcelona attracts businesses from around the globe, making it a thriving centre for companies to hold their conferences and product launches. 

Barcelona’s technology scene attracts conference organisers and industry professionals in artificial intelligence, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and e-commerce, encouraging networking and exchanging ideas.  

In addition to the technological opportunities, Barcelona is a thriving hub for business and corporate events industry forums and with more than 200 hotels offering a range of conference venues and state-of-the-art meeting facilities, such as the Meliá Barcelona Sarrià with 1900 square meters of conference and event space is ideal for more significant events, or if you require something a little smaller the Mandarin Oriental, offers something a little more intimate and unique.  

Madrid 

Madrid is a leading destination for conferences, business meetings, and events.

Madrid conference hotels

With its buoyant economy, Madrid is Spain’s central transport hub, with road and rail networks linking it to other destinations throughout Spain and an international airport connecting it to worldwide destinations. Boasting a vast range of meeting locations and conference centres, roughly 15 percent of people travelling to Madrid do so for business. With over 700 hotels, there is plenty of accommodation for your delegates. We have a selection of Hotels with a range of conference facilities and accommodation, such as the Eurostars Madrid Tower, with a delegate capacity of 1,300 and 473 guest rooms plus several suites. And the smaller but exquisite Hotel Ritz Madrid. They boast four meeting rooms, the largest with a capacity of up to 600 delegates reception style and 167 Guest rooms and suites.  

Marbella  

Situated on the Costa Del Sol, The luxurious coastal city of Marbella is known for its upmarket image and pleasant climate, making it the perfect choice for companies wishing to host their next conference in this stunning location at any time of the year. Known primarily as a holiday resort, it is becoming popular as a destination for businesses who want to mix a little leisure time with their event. Thirty minutes from Malaga airport with easy transfer options, Marbella is host to many luxurious venues such as the Anantara Villa Padierna Palace with its 1,131 square meters, of dedicated conference space holding up to 600 delegates.

Alternatively the five star Los Monteros Spa & Golf Resort  with more than 1,000 m2 of meeting space with seven meeting rooms and 1 Royal room holding up to 350 delegates is the perfect venue for a smaller conference.  

Away from the conference venue, Marbella has much to offer delegates to do during your event’s downtime, providing your participants with a perfect balance of business, relaxation, and Mediterranean charm. 

Time to visit the old town and historical landmarks, or the world-class golf courses and marina are a great location for networking or some team building. 

Team building Spain

In conclusion, our team can provide you with a solution to finding a venue and planning your itinerary for your future conferences. Spain Conferencing  are here to help you through your event planning as seamlessly as possible by tailoring your event to your needs and budget. Contact  us today, or to see our other destinations click here. 

A Tale Of Two Cities: Madrid and Toledo.

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We were lucky enough to be invited away recently on a trip to Spain. Naturally, we wouldn’t dare turn down such a generous offer, or pass up on a chance to escape the office for a couple of days! So, a few weeks ago I found myself headed up to London, preparing to jet off and visit a part of one of my favourite countries that I had never been to before.

Arrival

After touching down in Madrid, I was quickly whisked away for a short, but comfortable ride to the hotel. I would be both inspecting and staying in for the next two nights, the stunning, Eurostars Madrid Tower. Although it was dark by the time I had landed, it was still easy to appreciate just how impressive a building the Madrid Tower is. The first thirty floors of the tower are operated by Eurostars, and during the day they grant guests some stunning views.

Introductions were made and dinner was served. We dined later then we are used to back in Britain, but one must always adhere to the customs of the country one visits! The menu was comprised of both classic Spanish and local dishes. My hosts were overly generous with the wine, causing my memory of the food to be rather foggy, with one marvellous exception. Carrot Cake is not usually my first choice for a dessert, but when served with the deliciously decadent, passionfruit twist that was our meals finale, it’s fair to say I have converted!

A Trip to Toledo

Thanks to a rather jam-packed itinerary for the next two days it was an early breakfast before setting off for Toledo. I was equally as curious to visit this stunning fortress-city as I was to visit Madrid itself. A fairly acceptable drive of about 40 minutes was all it took to put the capital behind us and bring us to Toledo’s stunning cityscape. I’d never seen an image of Toledo before we stopped off at the historic city gate. As a former Citadel, much of the interior layout to the old-town is still preserved, although the once thick curtain-walls are now broken in some sections.

Toledo is protected by the Tagus river on all sides. It’s an impressive natural defence but also a beautiful landscape feature. The view from the surrounding hills across the Tagus of the city is simply magnificent. The most beautiful landmark in a city filled with them has to be the cathedral at its heart. A stunning assembly of baroque and neo-gothic architecture. Filled with frescos, gold, and other precious objects that catch the eye as you wander around the cathedral’s vast expanse. I could have wandered around the cathedral, and indeed, most of the city itself for days. But, duty called, and after a brief tour of the local Eurostars site, it was back to Madrid.

An Evening of Entertainment

Following another brief tour of another property, and a very quick shower, the evening’s entertainment could now take centre stage. We were taken to a quiet street, just across from the cities cathedral, and entered one of the most packed restaurants I’ve ever been to. A legion of smartly clad serving staff attended the few hundred diners who occupied almost every inch of floor space. A podium took up one small corner of the restaurant, the stage as of yet, unoccupied. Soon, after gorging ourselves almost into a stupour the clock struck ten, and the real reason we had arrived at this establishment became obvious.

The Flamenco is one of the most passionate, intense, and fierce performances in dance that the eyes can witness. The crash of every step. The echo of every chord and note. It is both visually and audibly intoxicating to watch. I found myself in awe of the performers, both the musicians and the dancers. It is easy, in our mostly digital world we now occupy, to forget the power of a live performance. Our most-kind and generous hosts had provided a surprise well worth the journey.

More Of Madrid

We departed the restaurant for the more relaxed and less crowded environment of the Madrid Tower. A few drinks and friendly chats were had but there was nothing that could possibly top the earlier performance. We retired once again quite early, for we knew that although the next day was our last, we still had much todo. Another early start saw us take a walking tour of the city centre of Madrid. Our Tour guide was a chap named Sean, one-half Irish, the other Spanish. I can safely say he was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. The tour was slightly hurried, given our busy schedule, but Sean provided more than an insight into the history of the city.

Sadly, we left the beating heart of Madrid and ventured back to the tower. They really had saved the best until last with our final site inspection. The hotel boasts some truly first class meeting and breakout rooms. They have good reason to be proud of their property. It is no wonder why it remains so popular with everyone from foreign dignitaries to the giants of football. Liverpool FC stayed at the Madrid Tower during last years Champions League final in Madrid. I’m told any team who spends the night in the property before a match always wins the next day.

Departure

After a fantastic lunch, it was time to be on our way again. Despite having just over an hour until the flight home, I did have a nervous glance at my watch anticipating traffic en route to the airport. I needn’t have worried. The journey once again, lasted barely 20 minutes, and still left time to quickly browse duty-free! During the flight, I reflected on the last two days and all that I’d seen during my enjoyable, but brief stay. You can never spend enough time away on trips like these. But of course, the whole point of the trip was to leave me wanting more.

Our hosts were fantastic. The itinerary was put together in order to give us as much to see and do as possible. In that, it definitely delivered, as did our fantastic Eurostars hosts in showing off their properties. Both Madrid and Toledo have much to offer any visitors. For myself, I’ve found another part of Spain to love, and explore. Hopefully, I won’t be waiting too long to return there.

To read more about other destinations, check out our blog, or to view the Eurostars Madrid Tower click here.

Hotel Focus: Asia Gardens

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The typical trip to Benidorm is not one where the word “luxury” may spring to mind straight away. The towering skyscrapers and the sizeable number of apartment blocks that dominate its skyline are more reminiscent of Las Vegas then they are of a seaside city on the Costa Blanca. The famous Hotel Bali may look impressive thanks to its considerable size, but is this the place you would choose to go for immersing yourself in your surroundings, or for holding a conference? Fortunately, just a few short miles into the hills away from the Playa Levante, we find the hidden oasis of the Asia Gardens.

The Gateway to The Orient

Oasis is the exact term I would use to describe my first thought upon visiting this other-worldly hotel. Once you make it through the rather spectacular lobby and atrium the fun really begins when you see the start of the signature gardens. Bamboo trees line the perimeter of the entire hotel, conveniently shutting out any intrusive buildings, encasing you in a jungle-like environment. There is a vast network of connecting paths that take you through over 150,000 immaculately maintained shrubs and bushes. On your travels, you will constantly traverse alongside countless ponds and other water features. Shangri-La, as it turns out, does exist after all. But instead of the dense jungles of south-east Asia, you can find it on the Costa Blanca.

Business or Pleasure, The Asia Gardens can be enjoyed at your leisure.

It is fortunate that some of the larger ponds come with signs to advise you not to swim in them. Thankfully, the hotel boasts an impressive amount of pools. Seven larger ones, as well as a host of smaller ones used for treatments and adults only. Most of the pools are heated also which makes swimming outdoors available almost the entire year. The food as you may have also guessed is exquisite. Eight restaurants, offering not only traditional dishes from both the Orient and the Mediterranean, but also a wonderful assortment of gastro and fusion in other restaurants. Each dining area also presents a different environment and theme in which to gorge yourself senseless in.

The Spa at the Asia Gardens is also worth mentioning. I say mention. What I mean is it should be the first thing you incorporate into your trip itinerary. Every professional on the Asia Gardens Spa team has trained at the Wat Pho temple in Bangkok. Why such a big deal? It is one of the oldest in the city and considered the first University ever established in Thailand. Each professional on the team is a master of technical practice that has been passed down and taught for two and a half thousand years. I feel relaxed just writing about it. Booking in advance is mandatory as the demand for treatments is naturally very high!

More Than A Hotel: An Incentive For Experience.

The Asia Gardens is so much more than a hotel. It is one of the most perfect destinations for any kind of event or corporate trip. It offers considerable space, with over 300 Balinese style rooms for guests. The impressive conference and meeting room facilities can hold up to 800 delegates. The atmosphere is tranquil and intimate, yet open and engaging at the same time. The region around the hotel has plenty of options for exploration and travel with Alicante being a half-hour drive away, and the coastline up to Valencia is worthy of exploration. But on a short trip of two-three nights, you will struggle to fully explore all that Asia Gardens has to offer.

The Asia Gardens is a truly remarkable experience for any type of stay. The hotel has an uncanny ability to replicate the surroundings of its oriental inspiration. You will feel like you have been transported into another world during your stay there, and with its impressive facilities and staff (who I have not mentioned nearly enough but are all wonderfully accommodating and friendly). It is a sure-fire winner for any event or occasion.

For more Infomation about booking the Asia Gardens and to view Conference-desks rates and enquire about bookings, click here.