Madrid is the leading destination for award-winning meetings and service to all who visit this incredible convention city, the Capital of Spain. Known for business tourism, featuring incredible venues, art, food, sports, and museums, Madrid has won several awards including, Best MICE Destination in 2020, Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2020, and the World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2020. In addition, Madrid is the headquarters of the UN World Tourism Organization.
Rich with arts and entertainment, culture, and prosperous lifestyles, Madrid offers modern infrastructure, cultural wealth and gives a lively feel, making you feel at home regardless of how far you’ve traveled to visit this cosmopolitan city for your meeting or incentive trip. Full of excitement and continuously evolving, take a virtual tour through Madrid and its main yet countless attractions, Madrid.
The Madrid Convention Bureau (MCB) boasts of their city as the ideal destination for meetings, conferences, congresses, and incentive trips while being recognized as the best in the business for providing details and professionalism to assist anyone who is visiting Madrid. The MCB is a sole negotiator between companies and organizations linked to the meetings industry, allowing planners to focus on the details needed for any successful event, aiding with site selection, accommodations, promotional needs, tourist information, fam trips.
Some of the top venues within Madrid and worth exploring.
Galería de Cristal del Palacio de Cibeles, A new space under the sky of Madrid, featuring a large glazed vault, is an essential element of the new headquarters of the Madrid City Council. This place was part of the surroundings of the Royal Palace of Buen Retiro in the seventeenth century and in the nineteenth century housed a recreational garden.
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, From 20 people to 80,000, this stadium venue is a unique, spacious, bright, versatile, and, above all, exclusive space, with the distinction offered by a brand like Real Madrid, which will make yours the most remembered event.
The Lope de Vega and Coliseum, a theater and auditorium with magnificent architecture, is a symbol of Madrid’s Broadway. This venue offers 1,400 seats and is available for all types of celebrations, events, or shows displayed on their LED screens.
RIU Plaza España, located in the heart of Madrid shows historic character, modern facilities, and an exceptional staff. With a variety of meeting spaces, experienced staff, bars, restaurants, and a Sky Top location with a 360-degree view of the city.
Palacio de Linares is one of the capital’s most distinctive buildings. Located in what some say is the best area of town at the intersection of Prado-Recoletos, the atmosphere is exceptional. The palace has spaces available to host any event with basic accommodations for sound, lighting, furniture, and a staff to assist with creating different styles for your needs.
El Jardín de Arzábal Museo Reina Sofía is located in the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid and steps from the Atocha station, this garden terrace is a unique space known for its cuisine. This venue offers a multi-purpose private room and a private gazebo in a garden terrace adding a creative touch to any meeting, event, or banquet.
Madrid Conference Center, located on the ground floor of the Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel and close to the Madrid Airport. This convenient location is ideal for large groups and features an auditorium, leisure center, pools, sauna, and gym with over 15,000 square meters of space to host your presentation, exhibition, banquet, or trade show event.
Madrid is quickly becoming the world leader for groups, meetings, and incentive trips. With over 40,000 sleeping rooms and over 300,000 square meters of meeting space, the Capital of Spain welcomes you to their beautiful city throughout the year, safely and ready to be your number one choice when selecting your next destination.
For more information visit the Madrid Convention Bureau on www.scb.es or www.esmadrid.com/mcb and please contact the Tourist Office of Spain www.spain.info.
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