About the Event

Part of the Connections Luxury Explores series, this dedicated one-day programme will be hosted in the north of England on Wednesday 8 February 2023.

Travel designers and tour operators from the UK are invited to meet with destination representatives and leading companies from all seven of Portugal's regions, whilst discovering the inspiring stories from the oldest country in Europe.

Whether it’s the World Heritage city of Porto, the diverse and stunning landscapes of Center of Portugal, the captivating neighbourhoods of Lisbon, the slow pace of Alentejo, the coastal wonders of the Algarve, the Atlantic islands of the Azores archipelago or perhaps Madeira and Porto Santo, Portugal’s hospitality has exceptional breadth.

Regions participating include: Porto and the North | Center of Portugal | Lisboa | Alentejo | Algarve | Madeira Islands | Azores

When & Where

08 - 08

Manchester
Manchester

Agenda

Wednesday, 08th February

Arrival Refreshments

Location: Midland Hotel

Opening welcome with Visit Portugal & Connections

Location: Midland Hotel

Pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments | 10-minute meetings

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Midland Hotel

Tales of Portugal with destination hosts | 20-minute sessions

Location: Midland Hotel

Networking Lunch

Location: Midland Hotel

Tales of Portugal with destination hosts | 20-minute sessions

Location: Midland Hotel

Coffee Break

Location: Midland Hotel

Pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments | 10-minute meetings

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Midland Hotel

Closing Remarks

Location: Midland Hotel

Networking Drinks

Location: Midland Hotel

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