We are beyond thrilled to share that Abreu Events (covering our Conferences, M&I, and Leisure segments) has been crowned Best DMC at the Portugal Trade Awards by Publituris at BTL 2025!
The Alentejo will amaze you with its beauty, endless golden fields sprinkled with olive and cork trees. A collection of Historical walled Cities and castles classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, villages with white houses situated on top of a hill with astonishing views over the prairies dotted with colourful spring flowers.
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There’s an island in central group of the Azores nicknamed Blue Island, as it has an incredible amount of hydrangeas in different shades of blue. Theses tones also frame the houses, separate the fields and border the roads. Faial was discovered in 1427, but only colonized in 1432 by Flemish settlers and underwent considerable development in the 17th century, making it an important trading post, due to its geographical position as a safe haven between Europe and Americas.
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Valencia is a sassy and innovative city with a thriving cultural, dining and nightlife scenes. It will amaze you by the magnificent setting that carefully blends the modernity and ancient safeguarding centenary traditions and festivities.
Abreu Events developed teambuilding activities that will help guests to engage with Valencia’s culture, tradition and gastronomy.
Bilbao is one of the greatest treasures of the Basque Country with staggering architecture, delicious dining scenes, from Michelin Star Restaurants to buzzing “pitxo” bars located at stunning landscapes just outside the city centre. Bilbao has been awarded "Best European City 2018", since then it became an international benchmark city, showing itself as an example of urban transformation while maintaining its unique culture roots.
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The New York Times once stated, “An ideal day in Porto combines both the grandeur of its history and it’s very up-to-the-minute cool”. The city has an authentic historical vein and soul, its luxurious hotels are not an exception. Preserving its heritage and character, the Vila Foz Hotel is a majestic palatial building, located on the seafront ,10 minutes from the city center and surrounded by unrivalled tranquility. Upon arrival, you’re taken to the revival of the highest bourgeoisie of Porto, maintaining all the original traces of the luxurious architectural details of the 19th century adapted to the modern luxury of our days. Not far, there's another city pearl, theTorel Avantgarde a fascinating five stars art boutique hotel that’s been ranked by the Guardian Newspaper, as the best hotel in Europe 2018. This property evokes the elegance of the 1930s/1940s, whilst celebrating contemporary Portuguese art, design and dedicating each room to an avant-garde artist. It ultimately becomes a space to live art, to touch art, and to feel the heart and passion of the artist while tasting the local flavours.
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The Algarve region is composed by vivid colours from the mountain, sea and cliffs that stand out as golden highlights. Each region has its own charm and unique manner of welcoming you… On the southernmost point of Portugal, is a unique property located in a lush green pine forest and deep blue sea in the background, considered in 2014 by CNN one of Europe’s best new boutique hotels. Praia Verde Hotel expels a perfect relaxing environment featuring 65 rooms and suites with plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. There’s something that makes you feel at home here and yet you can’t describe it, whether you’re in lobby market which integrates various functions in a unique space including bar, grocery store and lounge area or at their delicious Mediterranean restaurant the home and cozy feel is the same.
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Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced late last week the news about the so called ‘Plan of Transition towards new normal program’, whose main goal is to protect health in Spain. The Government decided to create a different formula from the rest of the countries, based on 4 stages (0, 1, 2 and 3) to be carried out among Spanish provinces and islands. Each stage will last two weeks having specific criteria (based on transmission, urgency, detection and response capacity against pandemic of every city) to change from one stage to another. Thus, the final decision to move or go back in stages will be made in conjunction with Autonomous Regions (local governments).
Thus, the transition is expected to last between six and eight weeks. From 4th of May practically all the country started in stage 0. Please see below the 4 stages of the program:
Last Friday 30th of April, our Prime Minister António Costa, announced a three stage plan to start releasing the country from its state of emergency. It’s a sector-by-sector plan to ease our 6 weeks lockdown. Below is an overview of the plan, but it’s important to emphasise, it will only proceed to the next stage, if number of COVID-19 continue to decrease.
How are you adjusting to current home base reality?
First of all, what I had to do first was to create my own little business at home since it was the first time ever to work home-office. Considering that I would have to stay home for more than a month, I decided to place my desk close to a huge window, so I can see the sun and the wonderful Madrid’s sky at any time. Thus, I also managed to be isolated from my family’s noises and achieve the needed concentration to work; for instance, I listen to relaxing music on Spotify with my headset (I totally recommend “Chill Hits” or “Soft Pop Hits” playlists).
Additionally, I find it essential to follow pre-established schedules for the work routine. In fact, I continue with some habits as if I were in the office: every day the first thing I do is review the notes on my agenda; e-talk to colleagues in the department and take the recommended breaks for rest of sight and body. Still, sometimes I miss the bustle of the office!