Conrad Algarve, Portugal
Almancil
About the Event
During their two days of one-to-one meetings, delegates were invited to take part in some special activities while they networked, including spray painting their own street art, mending fisherman’s nets on a white-sand beach, and witnessing adorable Portuguese water dogs at work, as well as sharing pedal boat rides and Segway tours of the estate. Delegates also took part in a group cooking experience, preparing Cataplana – a Portuguese seafood dish – and were treated to an evening cocktail party with live entertainment. The event was sponsored by Amadeus, BBC World News and Spafinder Wellness 365, while the Connections experiences were sponsored by Portugal No Limits. Along with the networking, delegates enjoyed an informative debate between the CEO of Sha Wellness Clinic, Alfredo Pineda, and the Vice President of Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spas, Anna Bjurstam; a thought leadership session, “All About the Future Generation” from digital entrepreneur, Ewan MacLeod; and roundtable discussions addressing issues impacting the luxury travel industry.
Sunday, 22nd March - Day One
(All day)
VIP transfers - check in
Informal cocktail reception and dinner
Monday, 23rd March - Day Two
(1 hour)
Optional activities
Running, gym, bike ride and tennis
(30 minutes)
Opening breakfast
(45 minutes)
Opening welcome with Micaela Giacobbe, director of events
(45 minutes)
Connections experience
(45 minutes)
Connections experience
(15 minutes)
Business break
Free time
(45 minutes)
Connections experience
(45 minutes)
Connections group experience (cataplana)
(1 hour)
Keynote debate with CEO of SHA Wellness Clinic and VP of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
(1 hour)
BBQ lunch
(1 hour)
Connections group discussion
(45 minutes)
Connections experience
(15 minutes)
Business break
Free time
(45 minutes)
Connections experience
(45 minutes)
Connections experience
(45 minutes)
Connections experience
(30 minutes)
Business break
(3:30 minutes)
Cocktail mixologist and official dinner
Tuesday, 24th March - Day Three
(1 hour)
Optional activities
(45 minutes)
Breakfast
(45 minutes)
Connections experience
(45 minutes)
Connections experience
(15 minutes)
Connections discussion feedback session
(1 hour)
Keynote speaker Ewan MacLeod - All about the future generation
(1 hour)
Lunch experience
(15 minutes)
Business break
Free time