Interview with Sonia Serracarbassa Director of the Catalunya Convention Bureau

This new section called MAXintervews wants to inform talking with an expert. With just 3 questions and answers we will try to find out what is happening in the Tourism sector with focus in the MICE industry and the destination Spain. Do you want to know more about Catalunya as Incentive Destination? Then you should […]

1st MAXinterview: MAX Tourism experts in the Scandinavian market

This new section called MAXinterviews has the objective to inform the reader talking to an expert. With just 3 questions and answers we will try to find out what is happening in the Tourism Industry in general and with focus obviously in Spain and the MICE segment. We will start this new section with the […]

Hotel Calipolis Sitges, just 20 meters away from the beach!

The emblematic Hotel Calipolis has 4* and 170 comfortable rooms with sea view or mountain view. It is located on the sea front within 20 meters from the beach, right in the center of the promenade and next to the entertainment areas and major beaches of Sitges. The hotel has 2 plenary rooms (Arcos and […]

New Tax Regulation for Corporate Events in Spain

As of January 2015, the Spanish tax Law allows VAT exception in organization of Meetings and Corporate Events including a number of services and booked entirely through a DMC. These tax Regulation for Corporate events have to be a B2B transaction involving a “complex organizational service”. This covers nearly all events that require hotels, transfers, meeting […]

Enjoying the Basque Country!

Thanks to the Guggenheim Museum which opened its doors in 1997, the most famous city of basque country, Bilbao got well known all over the world. It is known for its Art & Culture, famous architecture, wine routes, traditional gastronomy (pintxos), Michelin star Restaurants and many more. The historic quarter is perfect for a relaxing […]

IMEX Frankfurt – Chronicle of an announced fair

With eager and high expectations we await IMEX Frankfurt every year.  We are working in this sector for a while now and we observe that although many tecnological advances arise, the “face to face meetings” will never disappear. This fair is a reference in our industry and an excellent platform to link international providers with […]

Best Barcelona’s terraces

When good weather starts Barcelona’s terraces are the best meeting point in the city. They offer the best views over the city and are an oasis to relax after a busy working day or to meet friends during weekends. Each terrace offers unique and novel products. Here is a collection of our favorite ones (some […]

Valencia significantly increases air links

The destination Valencia significantly increases air links and it is investing to attract more airlines in the city and in the last year completed 450 activities in cooperation with airlines, airports and the entire tourism industry in order to promote the destination Valencia, as a destination for summer and winter. Additionally this year, it is […]

¿ Is Barcelona a smart city ?

“Smart city” is a new concept that works to improve the quality of life of its citizens, ensuring sustainable social, economic and urban development. A “smart city” uses modernization of new technologies of information and communication technologies (ICT), optimizing efficiency management of services and resources of the city. In practice, a “smart city” is one […]

Why does your brand need a Community Manager?

In the era of web 3.0 we are ready to position our brand, listen to our clients opinión, what they feel, think and believe. To make the most out of “social networking” a key figure was born in the online communication of nowadays. The Community Manager can control and greatly improve the corporate image of […]