Business Meetings in Spain

MADRID

ing and those organising conferences. According to the ICCA Report on Meet- ings Tourism, Madrid scored over eight out of ten and togetherwith London oc- cupies seventh place in the ranking. To its splendid infrastructure for or- ganising congresses, conferences and incentive travel, we should add its at- tractive artistic and cultural heritage , innovative cuisine and the city's enter- taining nightlife . The city offers an incomparable walk- ing tour: the Paseo del Arte or Art Walk, which includes the Prado Museum , the Reina Sofía National Art Centre and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum . The Gran Vía, which has become Madrid's Broadway, the leafy Retiro Park and historic neighbourhoods such

as Madrid de los Austrias are just some of the city's endless attractions. By day, the city offers hundreds of shops where everything is possible. At night Madrid never sleeps. The nightlife in- cludes a host of theatres and venues with live music as well as a comprehen- sive selection of clubs and bars. Lunch or dinner on a terrace surround- ed by gardens or high up on a historical building are ideal opportunities to dis- cover Spain's cuisine. In addition to the Michelin-starred restaurants there is a wide selection of restaurants and exclu- sive venues where private meetings can be held. L L Further information: www.esmadrid.com/mcb/

b b EL PRADO MUSEUM

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