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!
How are you adjusting to current home base reality?
At the beginning, it was difficult I had to adapt one area of my house into a little office to keep working... nobody expected the world to suddenly be paralyzed! Working hours are different, missing to see my team in the office, our personal (and not virtual) meetings, our lunch times together, planning where to go to discover new places, venues, hotels, activities to include in our proposals.
But after a few conference calls you realize that we're all the same situation, and that helped to me to adapt myself to our new reality even more!
How are you adjusting to current home base reality?
Not as bad as previously thought. Despite it hasn’t been easy, I honestly thought it was going to me more difficult but I like to think, I am coping quite well with it. Surely, the most difficult part has been the impossibility to meet, talk and even share jokes with my colleagues at the offices. Besides, most of my job tasks imply travelling in order to visit and meet clients personally, but due to the current situation I am unable to do so. Therefore, I have been somehow forced to reinvent my way of communicating with clients becoming more active on a virtual level, in a closer and more informal approach, sharing a “virtual coffee” and a nice chat at the same time.
How are you adjusting to current home base reality?
I think the word challenge will be the perfect one to describe it! I have two very energetic kids that usually do a lot of sports… therefore my living room is actually a football field and my balcony is a roller rink! Furthermore, they’ve both started virtual classrooms, so, instead of two, I have forty little voices in my head at the same time!
Jogging in the early morning, before my kids wake-up is the key to keep my sanity, and before Abreu Events morning meetings too! Apart from that, new technology platforms are allowing us to be in contact with teams and clients, therefore even from home it´s possible to keep the job done!
How are you adjusting to current home base reality?
At the beginning it took me some discipline, I had to create my own little office environment, create my new routine and getting dressed I was going to the office was crucial to start my day… then it’s working as usual, been in touch with my colleagues on a regular basis, having a few conference calls throughout the day.
Funny enough, my challenge has been with my two small dogs, I live in an apartment… keeping both my dogs away and quiet, is interesting to say the least. I did allow them to be with me a couple of times, this scenario happened, halfway through a Zoom call, I had one of them crawling up my leg wanting some attention, whilst I’m trying to keep a normal face for my colleagues and discretely trying to make my dog stop. Now, I think is safe to say, they’re starting to understand that if I’m at my desk and not giving them attention that they’ve to put their best behaviour on…!
One of the main attractions of the Spanish capital is its local gastronomy, based on traditional recipes and flavours. In recent years, restaurants are arising with new flavors and contemporary touch, spicing it up the restaurant options in Madrid. To enhance your dining experience, some of these restaurants are opened to cooking activities, as well.
The Spanish gastronomy is diverse as the size of the country; “pintxos” are typical from the Basque Country and are smaller than a normal “tapas”, perfect to be served in a cocktail.
There’s more to Barcelona than just the Catalan Cuisine, the city is a cauldron of culinary uniqueness and upcoming new chefs. The uniqueness is felt in their restaurants with avant-garde atmosphere and at times mesmerizing views.
At the gothic quarter of El Born there’s a delicious pearl with a rustic ambient that’s a reference of the Basque Cuisine in Barcelona, their famous grilled “txuletones” dish (tender rib steak).
The Portuguese archipelago of the Azores won the “100 Most Sustainable Destination” in the Best of Nature Category. Abreu Events can design an incredible experience with unique activities exploring its iconic landscapes...
The awards ceremony normally happens during ITB Berlin that unfortunately was cancelled this year. The Azores has been protecting and preserving its natural beauty by the aid of the government and local entities. Following and promoting sustainability with a rich and protected geodiversity and marine life, natural areas have well-regulated hiking trails, as well as, an “eco-school”. These magnificent islands have won the following sustainability prizes over the years:
In recent years Madrid’s city council has done efforts to fight against pollution, especially in the central areas of the city. Abreu Events Madrid can create unique and eco-friendly experiences for your next event.
Moving around Madrid has never been so dynamic and sustainable, the activities range from a bike tour passing by the green areas and stunning parks of the city, tuk tuk and segways have full access to the city center allowing us to design our own route.
There’s a new retreat facing the sea with 21 luxurious and unique rooms, very close to stunning Lake of Sete Cidades. Abreu Events Azores can have the hotel in exclusive for your next event with us.
Apart from the magnificent rooms, this picturesque location has trendy restaurant with adjacent bar area, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, a beautiful garden, a spa and wellness centre. Even through, there isn’t a meeting room; it’s easily to adapt the restaurant area into a small meeting space. Moreover, it will be applying sustainability practices and enhancing a greener “Azores Experience”.