{"id":3210,"date":"2023-12-21T15:14:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T15:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esmadrid.com\/mcb\/en\/?p=3210"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:27:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:27:02","slug":"madrid-is-named-the-worlds-leading-meetings-conference-destination-for-the-fifth-year-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esmadrid.com\/mcb\/en\/news\/madrid-is-named-the-worlds-leading-meetings-conference-destination-for-the-fifth-year-running\/","title":{"rendered":"Madrid is named the World\u2019s Leading Meetings &amp; Conference Destination for the fifth year running"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Spanish capital wins the grand final of the 2023 World Travel Awards, the tourism industry\u2019s most prestigious international accolades<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Spanish capital was competing against the cities that won the other regional categories of the World Travel Awards, including Abu Dhabi, Las Vegas, Paris, Seoul and Singapore.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Industry professionals reaffirmed their confidence in Madrid, which was named Europe\u2019s leading destination in the same category of the regional edition in September.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The capital\u2019s excellent reputation is the result of the city council\u2019s efforts and its commitment to public-private partnership, implemented through Madrid Convention Bureau (MCB).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Madrid\u2019s comprehensive offerings and the professionalism of its tourism sector are key factors in the destination\u2019s leading position.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The city of Madrid was named the World\u2019s Leading Meetings &amp; Conference Destination at the grand final of the 2023 World Travel Awards, the tourism industry\u2019s most prestigious international accolades, which were given out yesterday in Dubai. The win\u2014the fifth in a row for the Spanish capital\u2014represents a milestone for Madrid, cementing its position as a global benchmark for professional events.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid was competing against 15 winning and nominated cities from the various regional categories of the awards, including destinations like Abu Dhabi, Las Vegas, Paris, Seoul and Singapore. Once again, the capital gained the trust of industry professionals, whose votes are tallied to select the winners of the different categories. The award provides fresh recognition for Madrid, which was named Europe\u2019s leading meetings and conference destination for the sixth year running at the regional European edition of the World Travel Awards in September.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid\u2019s victory at the global edition shows that it continues to enjoy a leading position in the MICE segment. The Spanish capital\u2019s favourable image and reputation are the product of a strong push by the city council in recent years to bolster Madrid\u2019s image as a venue for conferences, fairs and meetings, with a strong commitment to public-private partnership. These endeavours are coordinated by Madrid Convention Bureau (MCB), which also promotes the Spanish capital\u2019s MICE offerings and provides advice and assistance to organisers throughout the event process. The bureau has been a pioneer in implementing sustainability and legacy measures in Madrid\u2019s MICE tourism industry, helping it to achieve its current standard of excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attractive offerings and professionalism<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Madrid\u2019s position as the world\u2019s top MICE destination also hinges on two key factors which distinguish the city and facilitate the success of any event it hosts. The first is its unbeatable range of specialised offerings, which include major assets like its special venues, thriving hotel scene and superb transport links, along with its rich historical heritage, delicious food and endless range of cultural and leisure activities to complement any stay. The other factor is the exceptional professionalism of Madrid\u2019s tourism industry, which guarantees top-quality services, talent and innovation, resulting in high levels of satisfaction among event organisers.\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Spanish capital wins the grand final of the 2023 World Travel Awards, the tourism industry\u2019s most prestigious international accolades &nbsp; The Spanish capital was competing against the cities that won the other regional categories of the World Travel Awards, including Abu Dhabi, Las Vegas, Paris, Seoul and Singapore. 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