Yearly Archives: 2016

New direct routes were launched in March, connecting Madrid to Birmingham, Biarritz, Turin, Bari, Bacau and San Juan, Puerto Rico, in addition to the routes already launched in December that connected the city with Panama, Asunción and Hangzhou.   On a separate note, Qatar Airways launched a route between Doha and Sydney, enabling its daily… Read more »

The number of annual overnight stays in the city of Madrid has surpassed 18 million for the first time ever. Data from the EOH (Hotel Occupancy Survey) conducted in March reveal a sharp and intense growth in tourism demand, the highest for any February on record in terms of both numbers of visitors and overnight… Read more »

In the month of March MCB’s Congress Department provided logistical and institutional support to ten national and international congresses, including the 8th Congress of the Spanish Society of Osteoporotic Fractures (SEFRAOS), the 2016 edition of ROOTED CON, the 3rd Biennial Meeting of the Specialised Biochemistry Group, the 12th Carbohydrates Conference, the Annual Conference of the… Read more »

We want to welcome 4 new companies that recently became partners of Madrid Convention Bureau: Arzábal Reina Sofía – Special Venue – http://arzabal.com/ Casa Patas – Special Venue – http://www.casapatas.com/ The Style Outlets –Service Provider/ Commerce – www.thestyleoutlets.es Sagardi Castellana – Restaurant – http://www.sagardi.com/restaurantes/57/sagardi-castellana

  ADOLFO SUÁREZ MADRID BARAJAS COMMITTED TO THE ENVIRONMENT Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is registered in the Carbon Footprint Register and reaffirms its commitment to the environment. The registration, granted by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment, encourages Spanish registered organisations to calculate and reduce their carbon footprint. In this way, the airport… Read more »

Hotel InterContinental Madrid, located at number 49 of the Paseo de la Castellana, inaugurates the renovation of its event and meeting rooms. The renovation has modernised and equipped these facilities according to the current needs of travellers and visitors on business. As a result, InterContinental Madrid positions itself as one of the leading MICE venues,… Read more »

Room Mate has announced it is going to open its fifth hotel in Madrid, which will stand at number 16 C/. Huertas, very close to Room Mate Alicia. The four-star Room Mate Teresa (its new flagship in the capital) will open within 12 or 14 months. It will have 84 rooms, a restaurant and meeting… Read more »

H10 Hotels has opened the doors of H10 Tribeca (the old H10 Orense), situated in C/. Pedro Texeira, in Madrid’s financial district. The establishment has four stars and 140 rooms. The redesign project has been carried out by Lázaro Rosa-Violán, focusing mainly on the hotel’s common areas where the décor is inspired on the industrial… Read more »

In February, there were 5 candidates for the 2017 and 2019 congresses, where the potential participation of 6000 delegates is expected. The fields of knowledge of the congresses comprise the business, medical and scientific sectors. During the same month three congresses were confirmed for 2017, including the national congress of the Association for the Study… Read more »