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Portugal came 11th globally in terms of the number of meetings organised. Faro Airport’s new €32 million terminal symbolises the momentum that the nation has been experiencing for some time. Its airy, well thought-out public areas add 12,000 sqm of additional space, accommodating the 18.5 per cent year-on-year increase in passengers using Faro Airport logged in 2016. Now, the facility can serve up to 3,000 passengers per hour. Tis is about to become even more valuable following
the opening of the Algarve’s largest conference venue last summer. Located next to Vilamoura Marina, the impressive Algarve Congress Centre is designed to let its surroundings in, with ten-metre-high ceilings offering 270-degree waterfront views. Tere are 19 meeting spaces to choose from (totalling 7,600 sqm), and the largest can welcome 3,800 delegates at once. Te 2,300 sqm rooſtop space gives the option for coffee breaks, dinners or receptions that make the most of the ocean air and year-round sunlight. Te Algarve’s hospitality infrastructure has seen some
impressive new additions and refurbishments in recent years. Tese include the new clubhouse at Four Seasons Fairways, Quinta do Lago – an upscale golf destination that’s high on the list for corporate groups. Following a €2 million refurbishment, the clubhouse now has a glass-walled wine
THE ALGARVE CONGRESS CENTRE LETS ITS SURROUNDINGS IN, WITH HIGH CEILINGS AND WATERFRONT VIEWS
cellar, an indoor-outdoor heated pool, a restaurant and cocktail lounge, and an entertainment area that combines a pool table with private work stations – with a design inspired by Azulejos traditional Portuguese tiling. And, last year, the five-star Anantara brand chose the Algarve for its European debut (see across). Last year, Portugal gained two new Michelin-starred restaurants – both of them based in the Algarve. Housed in Conrad Algarve in Almancil, Gusto by Heinz Beck fuses contemporary Mediterranean dishes with Scandi design and has a cigar menu, plus an outdoor terrace. And at Vista Restaurant at Bela Vista Hotel and Spa in Portimao, guests enjoy staggering views of Praia da Rocha while indulging in beautifully designed cuisine with national and Mediterranean influences. Both venues would be perfect for a wow-factor dinner to reward delegates. Any other reasons
to consider the Algarve for a meeting, incentive, conference or event? “Easy access, superb weather, quality accommodation with international brands investing more and more
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From top: Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort; Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort; the champagne bar at Pine Cliffs Resort; Algarve Congress Centre cocktail terrace
in the region, great meeting and exhibitions facilities, rich history and gastronomy, authentic experiences and value for money,” says Schlaipfer. Enough said.
ANANTARA VILAMOURA ALGARVE RESORT Te first Anantara property to open in Europe offers sleek facilities and an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, where a golf guru can help fine-tune your swing. A private feel resides, and there are five pools to choose from aſter delegates have convened in one of its modern spaces – the largest of which can host 950 people.
anantara.com
TIVOLI CARVOEIRO ALGARVE RESORT A polished five-star property with 248 rooms and suites, this recently refurbished resort has 1,300 sqm of event space and modern rooms and suites with a light, calm-hued design. It has a serene spa and five restaurants, several of which offer panoramic ocean views.
tivolihotels.com
PINE CLIFFS RESORT Tis sprawling cliff-top resort belongs to the Luxury Collection brand. Its elegant suites, apartments, villas and townhouses offer a wide range of accommodation options, while its tree-lined golf course runs along the Atlantic coast. Tere are 11 restaurants and bars, plus 2,184 sqm of meeting and event space.
pinecliffs.com
BLANCO BEACH CLUB Tis glamorous venue with a white-sand beach opened last summer just outside the port city of Portimao. World-class DJs perform at its open-air nightclub, which features a grill restaurant, plus fire pits, sunken beds and private spa baths.
blancobeach.com
More information:
visitportugal.com
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