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What does the arrival of 5G mean for tourism?

The future is here! The human being is increasingly related to their environment, both personally and professionally, and this is mainly due to information and communication technologies (ICT). It is...

Valeska Nawatzki

Interview with Bilbao Convention Bureau

This section called MAXinterviews aims to inform through experts of the sector. With only 4 questions and answers, we are trying to discover what is happening in the tourism industry emphasizing in...

Valeska Nawatzki

Do you want to meet the team of Incentives Barcelona?

Sandra Oude Wansink My name is Sandra Oude Wansink, I’m half Dutch and half Spanish, married to Hector and have been living in Barcelona since year 2000. Since I have...

Andrea Gónzalez

Alella: a little treasure to discover

Privileged views in an extraordinary environment! Barcelona is one of the most touristic cities in Europe. Nowadays and increasingly it is being recognized that Barcelona is much more than lifely...

Andrea Gónzalez

Discover the magic among the vineyards of Spain

A perfect plan for wine and gastronomy lovers The production of wine plays a big role in Spain, so big that it has become a distinguishing attractive in comparison to other...

Valeska Nawatzki

MAXinterview with Jan Welander, Partner at Split Kommunikation AB

This section called MAXinterviews aims to inform through experts of the sector. With only 4 questions and answers, we are trying to discover what is happening in the tourism industry...

Valeska Nawatzki

Hotel Emperador: elegance in the heart of Madrid

A luxury within the reach of any visitor Hotel Emperador is located at number 53 of the Gran Vía in Madrid, 14km from Madrid airport and only 650m from the...

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Dolce Sitges reinforces its MICE offer with new advantages for organizing corporate events

The hotel is offering discounts of up to 5% on bookings made five months in advance and other significant additional benefits In order to renew and introduce improvements in its...

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What’s new in Sitges?

A gem in the outskirts of Barcelona 38 kilometers south of Barcelona, 27 kilometers from Barcelona Airport and at the foot of the Macizo del Garraf, we find Sitges. It’s considered...

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Princess Hotels in Barcelona: a solidarity year

A business model committed to the environment and citizenship Hotel Barcelona Princess and Hotel Negresco Princess, both hotels belonging to the Princess Hotels & Resorts chain, have spent these days...

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Growth of flight connections between Scandinavia and Spain

The frequency of flights with respect to the previous summer increases! Flight connections are one of the most important factors for destinations that drive international travel on a large scale....

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Interview with Reinald Gimeno, commercial director at Mas Salagros EcoResort

This section called MAXinterviews aims to inform through experts of the sector. With only 4 questions and answers, we are trying to discover what is happening in the tourism industry...

Valeska Nawatzki

VP Plaza España Design: luxury in the heart of Madrid

The best design hotel in the center of the capital! If you are looking for a central, elegant, and modern hotel, this is your place. The VP Plaza España Design...

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Exploring Bilbao with 10 Project Managers from Scandinavia

Incentives Barcelona shows us the best of Bilbao For many foreigners Bilbao is still an unknown city that offers a wide range of options to the visitor, especially to lovers...

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What do the event planners think about MAX Tourism?

Fulfilling the satisfaction of event planners in Scandinavia is the most important thing for us. In December 2018 we sent a quality survey to all the event agencies that we...

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Mas Salagros EcoResort 5*: work and enjoy in a nature reserve

The first 100% organic Eco Resort on the Iberian peninsula. Mas Salagros is a 5-star ecological Hotel that meets the established standards in European regulations on sustainability. It’s located in...

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Discovering Alicante with 12 MICE agencies from Scandinavia

Alicante has conquered the participants of our Educational Trip In spring 2018 the Alicante Convention Bureau contacted us to invite 12 event organizers from the Nordic countries to show them...

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The impact of bleisure in the future

Personalized experiences on the business trip Although over the years we have already become familiar with the term, it seems that the impacts of this trend are increasing more and...

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SB Hotels: Your best events in Barcelona

With more than 30 years in the industry, SB Hotels have five 4* properties in Barcelona and its surroundings. All of them are strategically located, either because they are close...

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Hotel Barcelona Princess: a hotel committed to the environment and people

An eco-friendly business model With the advance of society and new technologies, it has also increased a concern for the environment and the preservation of it. In the tourism sector,...

Andrea Gónzalez

Live Barcelona to the fullest!

MAX Tourism proposes you the best plan in the city One summer morning, we wake up early in one of the 363 comfortable rooms of Hotel Barcelona Princess, prepared for...

Andrea Gónzalez

Immerse yourself in the cultural world of Barcelona

A pleasure for architecture lovers It is well known that the main assets of Barcelona are its climate, gastronomic offer and a wide range of activities for groups. But the...

Andrea Gónzalez

Are hotels adapted to new generations?

Reinventing yourself is a wise thing to do! The tourism sector is taking a 360º turn, and much of that change is due to the new generations. It has made...

Valeska Nawatzki

Interview with Sergio Baudot, Sales Director of Sol y Mar Hoteles

This section called MAXinterviews aims to inform through experts about truly unique projects that have a differential value. With only 3 questions and answers, we seek to discover what is...

Valeska Nawatzki

Dolce Sitges, the perfect hotel close to Barcelona to celebrate your meetings

Everything at your fingertips in a quiet environment Dolce Sitges is the first hotel in Spain especially designed to host meetings, conferences and special events, as well as high-level holiday...

Andrea Gónzalez

Let yourself be seduced by the charm of Sitges

Beauty, culture and tradition half an hour from Barcelona When visiting a destination, many people focus on the main cities, leaving aside the charming towns and villages around due to...

Andrea Gónzalez

Flights from Scandinavia to Spain increase in comparison to last year

We start the summer with good news! Our team could not begin the summer season of 2018 without first taking a look at Scandinavia’s flight connections to Spain. Thanks to...

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Hotel Emperador’s Terrace welcomes the good weather!

The wait was worth it! After an endless winter, the MAX Tourism team is looking forward to enjoy the high temperatures. And what better way to do it than on...

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About our latest Fam Trip: discovering Barcelona and Girona

Wrapped in the magic of two cities! Although the MAX Tourism team likes to consider themselves citizens of a place called the world, they are always willing to take the...

Andrea Gónzalez

Suitopía Sol y Mar Suites Hotel: your new concept of business accommodation

Its surroundings take your breath away! The MAX Tourism team is inspired by professionalism in the heart of the Mediterranean. This is how we show it by announcing our representation...

Andrea Gónzalez

Costa Blanca: your business trip in the Mediterranean

Ready to discover one of the best MICE destinations? There are more and more destinations that, to leave behind the tourist seasonality caused by “sun and beach” tourism, decide to...

Valeska Nawatzki

Gran Hotel Sol y Mar: luxury in the heart of Calpe

A hotel with a character of its own As we have communicated through our social networks, the MAX Tourism team is proud to announce that we now represent Gran Hotel...

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Do you want to know more about MAX Tourism?

Sales Representation in Scandinavia for the MICE segment Throughout the history of our blog, we have done several interviews with professionals to be able to inform our MAXfollowers about the...

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The best of our Fam Trip organized by Incentives Barcelona

An unforgettable and original experience From 15th to 19th of October 2017, our client Incentives Barcelona organized a fantastic program for 9 event organizers from a multinational company with offices...

Andrea Gónzalez

¡New flight connections to Bilbao from Stockholm!

A big opportunity to discover the city Bilbao is rising as an icon of innovation and avant-garde, so that more and more people are interested in discovering the capital of...

Valeska Nawatzki

Interview with David Salomon, director of Hotel Camiral at PGA Catalunya Resort

This section called MAXinterviews aims to inform through experts of the sector. With only 4 questions and answers, we are trying to discover what is happening in the tourism industry...

Andrea Gónzalez

Scandinavia grows on international travel

Spain is their favorite destination! In the past years, the countries that form Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) have maintained a positive trend in terms of their international travel,...

Valeska Nawatzki

MAX Tourism gets excellent results on their quality surveys!

The satisfaction of our clients is our priority From the beginning of our business activity, MAX Tourism created a customer satisfaction form for trips to Scandinavia in which we travel...

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MAX Tourism wishes you a Merry Christmas!

It’s been another year and we cannot be happier for our successful professional experiences until today. The year 2017 has been very special to us, full of surprises, unforgettable trips...

Andrea Gónzalez

Increase in flight connections from Scandinavia to Spain

Scandinavians choose us in winter! Flight connections are one of the main indicators for destinations that drive large-scale international travel. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reported that a total of...

Valeska Nawatzki

MAX Tourism stays at Hotel Camiral!

A high level stay After a long time waiting for the moment, the MAX Tourism team traveled to Girona to stay at Hotel Camiral at PGA Catalunya Resort. After a 45...

Andrea Gónzalez

Girona: Your best MICE alternative

Girona thrills! If you are looking for a destination that offers all the services you need to hold a nice event or Incentive Trip, but would like to escape from...

Valeska Nawatzki

Interview with the Alicante Convention Bureau

This section called MAXinterviews aims to inform through experts of the sector. With only 4 questions and answers, we are trying to discover what is happening in the tourism industry...

Andrea Gónzalez

Alicante, the destination for your next incentive trip

The city is seducing business travelers! Nowadays, there is a wide range of destinations that seem to be made for MICE tourists, and Alicante is one of them, since it...

Andrea Gónzalez

Do you know the former most dangerous path in the world? – El Caminito del Rey

It’s really amazing! Have you heard about the most dangerous path in the world? It’s located between the towns Álora and Ardales (Málaga County) and within a stunning Natural Area,...

Andrea Gónzalez

Our clients are waiting for you at IBTM!

The most important MICE fair turns 30 years After a year of waiting, we are excited to announce the countdown to IBTM World, which will take place in Barcelona from...

Valeska Nawatzki

Interview with the Director of Costa del Sol Convention Bureau

This section called MAXinterviews aims to inform through experts of the sector. With only 4 questions and answers, we are trying to discover what is happening in the tourism industry...

Valeska Nawatzki

Don Carlos: A hotel with Michelin Star service

A hotel in Marbella with an outstanding team! We are very proud to represent Hotel Don Carlos 5*, which consists of 3 types of accommodation: Don Carlos Resort, Deluxe Villas...

Andrea Gónzalez

How will we travel in the future?

The best technologies at our fingertips! When we talk about tourism in the future, the first thing that comes to our mind are robots or planes which speed resembles teleportation....

Andrea Gónzalez

Hotel Barcelona Princess: An avant-garde business hotel

Everything at your fingertips thanks to its equipment and location! The Hotel Barcelona Princess 4 *, opened in March 2004 at number 1 Avenida Diagonal in front of the Forum,...

Valeska Nawatzki

Tax Regulation for Corporate Events in Spain

The rules of the game have changed! As of January 2015, the Spanish tax Law allows VAT exception in organizations of Meetings and Corporate Events including a number of services...

Valeska Nawatzki

Is Spain a smart destination?

The country already has 11 smart cities! “Smart city” is a new concept that works to improve the quality of life of its citizens, ensuring sustainable social, economic and urban...

Andrea Gónzalez

Café del Mar opens its doors in Barcelona

The essence of Ibiza comes to Barcelona! Followers of Café del Mar are happy as they can already enjoy this well-known Ibiza icon in Barcelona since 27th May 2017. This...

Andrea Gónzalez

Hotel Negresco Princess – in the heart of Barcelona

Infinity pool in the center of the city! Are you looking for a central located hotel in downtown Barcelona with urban, elegant and minimalistic design for your next Incentive trip?...

Valeska Nawatzki

Cartagena is getting ready for the next Iberian Mice Forum

¡The countdown is on for this event! MAX Tourism joins forces again with Iberian Mice Forums for their next event in Cartagena, which will be celebrated from the 5th to...

Valeska Nawatzki

Partnership with the creative agency Estempore

MAX Tourism is now developing new business opportunities through strategic partnerships with specialized companies in different sectors related to tourism and hospitality world. From the beginning of our journey we...

Andrea Gónzalez

Tradition and innovation: Discover the Basque cuisine

Great variety of flavors! Gastronomy plays a big role in Spain, so big that it has become a distinguishing attractive in comparison to other destinations. Moreover, more and more people...

Valeska Nawatzki

Interview with the Director of Incentives Barcelona

Incentives Barcelona, the DMC reference for Spain! Did you know that DMC Incentives Barcelona has organized more than 1700 events in 17 years serving more than 60,000 people? Incentives Barcelona...

Valeska Nawatzki

MAX Tourism, 2 years promoting Spain in Scandinavia

We are so happy to celebrate our 2nd anniversary and so grateful to our clients in Spain that believe in us since the beginning of our project. On the other...

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Expo Hotels & Resorts changed brand name to Selenta Group

Innovation and excellence in hospitality! The hotel chain Expo Hotels & Resorts, founded in 1976, was renamed Selenta Group in January 2017 to diversify business lines and offer a comprehensive...

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Find magic in the countryside: Hotel Camiral at PGA Catalunya Resort

Hotel Camiral at PGA Catalunya Resort opened its doors after a major renovation and change of name in June 2016. Since March 2017 it is part of the select club...

Valeska Nawatzki

Interview with the Director of the Catalan Tourism Board in the Nordic countries

This section called MAXinterviews aims to inform you through experts talking about really unique projects that have a differential value. With only 4 questions and answers we seek to discover...

Valeska Nawatzki

Catalonia is more than Barcelona!

Catalonia is well known for its Mediterranean climate throughout the year, its strategic location, Barcelona International Airport, its variety of unique meeting places and environments, its wide range of complementary...

Valeska Nawatzki

Interview with Javier Mendizabal, General Manager of Hotel Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa

This section called MAXinterviews aims to inform you through experts in the sector or talk about projects that are truly unique and have a differential value. With only 4 questions...

Valeska Nawatzki

Norwegian Airlines celebrates the 50th edition of its magazine N by Norwegian

On January 26 Norwegian Airlines celebrated the 50th edition of its N by Norwegian magazine with a party at the iconic Grand Hotel in Oslo. MAX Tourism was honored to...

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Hotel Emperador – The best views of Madrid!

In the Heart of Madrid Hotel Emperador offers the best views with a privileged location in the heart of Madrid, the famous Gran Vía. From May to September you can...

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Flight connections between Scandinavia and Spain

The frequency of flights between the Scandinavian countries to Spain continues growing. We know that flight connections are one of the main indicators between destinations that drive large-scale international travel....

Valeska Nawatzki

Interview at Cava & Hotel Mastinell with Olivia Valderrama

This section called MAXinterviews aims to inform you through experts in the sector or talk about projects that are truly unique and have a differential value. With only 4 questions...

Valeska Nawatzki

MAX Tourism promotes clients in Germany with a Business Partner

As everyone knows MAX Tourism has specialized in the Scandinavian market, but it was only a matter of time, start promoting clients also in the German market. We offer 2...

Valeska Nawatzki

Do you want to increase your sales with the Scandinavian market?

MAX Tourism is a Sales Representation Office and Marketing Advisor focused on improving international sales with preference from the Scandinavian and German market especially in the MICE segment. We decided to start...

Valeska Nawatzki

Hotel Mercure Augusta Barcelona Vallès, Meeting in a natural frame

Hotel Mercure Augusta Barcelona Vallés belongs to the same owners as Hotel Calipolis in Sitges. The Spacious meeting rooms, high quality dining services, outdoor swimming pool, the utmost comfort and...

Valeska Nawatzki

What is new in Barcelona?

Barcelona has been, is and will always remain a destination for family and business tourism par excellence. This is due to its large range of hotels, gastronomic offer and leisure...

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Madrid, a way of life!

Madrid city is not only the capital of Spain, but a vibrant city that never sleeps and offers countless activities for visitors of the city. Whether you are here for, leisure or...

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Wining & Dining in the Basque Country

Bilbao is the most important city in the region of the Basque Country and since 1990 it has lived an extraordinary urban development that has made this city a world...

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Win a stay at the Costa del Sol with Expo Hotels & Resorts

Expo Hotels & Resorts has celebrated recently its 40th Anniversary and wants to reward Event Organizers that trust in their company with a stay at the Costa del Sol. Now,...

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Diary of a successful event written by Incentives Barcelona

Diary of an event: Tuesday May 31st 2016. At 18.00 o’clock we arrive at the venue, a restaurant with a spectacular terrace and views over the port of Barcelona. This...

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Malaga is moving on!

The project of “cultural regeneration” of the city calls the capital of the Costa del Sol as one of the trendiest destinations of Europe. Some experts define Malaga as the...

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Norwegian grows flight connections from Scandinavia to Spain

Norwegian has occupied a void left by Air Berlin at the airport of Palma de Mallorca. On June 1 the company opened its new operational base in Mallorca, which will...

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What do have in common the day of San Juan and Midsummer of Scandinavia?

Midsummer’s Eve is celebrated on June 23, the same date on which in Spain is celebrated the night of San Juan. For Scandinavians, mainly Swedes, it is the second most...

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The Roof Garden at Hotel Emperador is ready for summer!

Are you also counting the days to start the summer season to enjoy terraces? Well, now it’s a reality. As every year in Madrid, the spring-summer season starts at the...

Valeska Nawatzki

Incentives Barcelona, northern execution & Spanish charm

“Incentives Barcelona” is an agency organizing incentive trips, meetings and events for corporate clients operating in the destination Spain. The team is composed of five women of great strength and...

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Expo Hotels & Resorts – Top Comfort for your Meetings & Events!

Expo Hotels & Resorts is a family business founded in 1976 to meet all the needs and desires of guests at their hotels in Barcelona, Valencia, Marbella and Tenerife. 9...

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1st Anniversary MAX Tourism

Did you know that we are celebrating this month a special anniversary? On 1st April MAX Tourism celebrated its first anniversary full with vitality, health and energy. This has been...

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Ready for the Iberian MICE Forum in Algarve?

MAX Tourism and Iberian MICE Forums have joined to promote the next event to be held in Algarve in the Scandinavian market. The last edition took place from 28.02.-01.03.16 at Hotel...

Valeska Nawatzki

Hotel Emperador – Classic Hotel with roof garden

Hotel Emperador In the Heart of Madrid Hotel Emperador offers a privileged location in the heart of Madrid, the famous Gran Vía. From May to September you can enjoy its...

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How to make a delicious Spanish Omelette!

The Spanish Omelette Part of the culinary culture of Spain is the Omelette, we have references as old as the XVII century and it is nowadays part of the Spanish...

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Interview with Rob Davidson – MICE Knowledge (2nd part)

This is the second part of the interview with Rob Davidson. As you all know he is the Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, a consultancy specializing in research, education and...

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Interview with Rob Davidson – reference in MICE Knowledge (1st part)

This week we are talking with Rob Davidson who is the Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, a consultancy specializing in research, education and training services for the meetings and events...

Valeska Nawatzki

El Caminito del Rey (The King’s little path) – the former most dangerous path in the world!

Have you heard about the most dangerous path in the world? It’s really amazing! It’s located between the towns Álora and Ardales (Málaga County) and within a stunning Natural Area,...

Valeska Nawatzki

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...

Valeska Nawatzki

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...

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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...

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Be part of the next Iberian Mice Forum in Alicante!

Meet the best MICE Suppliers from Spain & Portugal and get inspired for your next event. As a MICE professional we are pleased to invite you as a fully hosted...

Valeska Nawatzki

Incentives Barcelona takes care about the environment

The team of Incentives Barcelona cares about people and the environment therefore applies environmental and social criteria within the company. Their office is located in a co-working space with a sustainable and humanist...

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What does Scandinavia have, that have no other markets?

As many already know, MAX Tourism has specialized in Sales Representation in the Scandinavian market. Some people ask us “Why Scandinavia”? We decided to start with this market due to...

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Special Event for Meeting Planners during IBTM World

Take the opportunity to know firsthand new ideas of the DMC “Incentives Barcelona” during a private event organized at the MERCAT PRINCESA on Tuesday between 17.30h-19.30h just for Meeting Planners. It will...

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Corporate Events with discount

Do you want to get 5% discount during your next corporate event? The DMC “Incentives Barcelona” makes it possible. “Incentives Barcelona” is an agency organizing incentive trips, meetings and corporate...

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IBTM Campaign 2015: Meet our clients during your visit

IBTM World Tradeshow, will be held as every year in Barcelona from 17th until 19th of November and will use its new name. Reed Exhibitions has decided this year to...

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Get an Apple Watch with Expo Hotels & Resorts

Would you like to get an Apple Watch? It’s very easy, you will get one if you confirm your next group with Expo Hotels & Resorts! This hotelchain offers great Hotels in...

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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...

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