Lisbon is a key business centre and MICE powerhouse

Spread across seven hills overlooking the majestic River Tagus, Lisbon is a key business centre and MICE powerhouse. Its ever growing choice of world class venues, hotels and incentives options make it a popular choice for major international events. One will also discover a major cultural centre blessed with a mild, sunny climate, a fascinating melting pot where historic influences such as its rich maritime past are interlaced with modern trends and lifestyles. Thanks to its close proximity to Cascais, the World Heritage Site of Sintra and the Arrábida amazing nature, Lisbon is a ‘resort city’. From championship golf courses to the excellent shopping and world class gastronomy there’s a staggering choice of incentive activities on offer in the city and the surrounding ocean, beaches, mountains and rivers for your clients. We hope you enjoy this introduction to Lisboa and please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further assistance. One can also visit: www.visitlisboa.com www.facebook.com/visitlisboa www.twitter.com/TurismodeLisboa www.youtube.com/user/VisitLisboa www.pinterest.com/visitlisboa www.instagram.com/visit_lisboa Lisboa then AND NOW…

• Styled over 400 years by the Moors and certainly enriched by the spice trade in the golden age of its over sea connections during the 15 and 16th centuries.  Lisboa is a historic capital, a collection of unusual character and charm.
• The city is an amalgam of 1000 years of cultural influences that mingle with modern trends and life style creating intricate and spectacular contrasts.
• Spread across seven hills always opening a window towards the majestic Tagus river.

ATTRACTIVE FACTORS:

• Lisboa is just a short flight away. 1 - 3 hours from most European cities and 5 - 8 hours from North America.

The Lisboa airport IS centrally located only 15 min transfer from city centre and 30-45 min to Cascais or Sintra. The Airport is served by all major air lines and with daily non stop connections to all major European cities as well as the US, South America and Africa (more than 50 destinations).

• Mild weather - our climate is never too hot in summer and lots of warm sunshine in winter.
• Lisboa is amongst the most competitive cities for international events.
• Lisboa is a friendly and tolerant city by tradition.
• Lisboa is a “resort city” with a unique triangle –historic and cosmopolitan, the resort of Cascais,  the romantic village of Sintra, a World Heritage Site and Arrábida Mountain and nature reserve area  are just 45 minutes away.

A Lisbon experience:

• Culture/history/World heritage sites
• Modernity
• Entertainment and nightlife
• Gastronomy & wines
• Shopping
• 21 golf courses
• World surfing reserve
• Various activities to develop within the city, the rivers, the ocean, the mountains & beach
• High quality of our tourism infra-structure
• Still a vibrant new destination