Alimentaria 2018 – International Food, Drinks & Food service Exhibition

Alimentaria is the leading fair for food, drinks and gastronomy in Spain and the Mediterranean Arc and an international benchmark for the sector.

In various sectors the Spanish food and beverage industry is one of the favorites. Spain has Alimentaria as its reference room.  Based on the net sales data, the Spanish food and beverage industry has positioned itself as the fourth in Europe and the eighth worldwide.

This unique fair attracts thousands of international buyers each year, that are in search for high quality food and variety. It is the landmark international event for all professionals in the food, drinks and food service industry and represents an unmissable date with innovation, the latest trends and the internationalization of the sector.

Some of the various activities that you can experience at the fair are for example:

Vinorum Think: This includes a dozen master tasting sessions to unveil the wines that are setting the trends, and a space featuring the most outstanding classic ‘pairings’ in Spain between wine and cuisine.

Barcelona Cocktail Art: This exhibition and demo area teaches you everything you have to know about the art of cocktail making and will be the venue for presentations, workshops, master classes and tasting sessions by leading national and international experts.

The unique values of this fair are internationalization, innovation, gastronomy and sector specialization. So do not hesitate and come admire a highly attractive offering based on the key markets for the food industry and their consumer trends. This unique event will take place on 16-19 of April at Gran Via Venue in Barcelona.

 

 

There is a new catamaran in town

“There is a new catamaran in town”… and it will be soon available moored at Sitges port suitable for any kind of event.

This is a new, luxurious and futurist catamaran never seen before in the Mediterranean Sea.

The solarium has 19 comfortable and design lounges. Every lounge has mattress, pillow, towel and box with key for guests’ personal belongings. It has a sun visor that offers protection, comfort and intimacy.

The inside of the boat has a capacity up to 38 people sitting in nice Chester sofas. It is equipped with air conditioning, TV screens for presentations and a bar that offers gourmet menu as well as a selection of premium cocktails.

The prow area is a VIP zone for 8 people. Guests will enjoy privacy, VIP service and spectacular views. The poop is equipped with showers and swimming platforms.

This excellent catamaran is perfect for corporate meetings, sunset cocktails or any kind of special event you want to offer to your clients.

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Winery visit – Awaken your senses

We are all aware that Barcelona is the place to be, the place that all tourists and business groups want to visit and discover. However, Barcelona’s surroundings are as beautiful as Catalonia’s capital and definitely more calm and quiet.

That is the reason why sometimes we like to suggest an alternative to Barcelona when clients ask for a leisure activity for their groups while they attend congresses, conventions or incentive trips in the city.

Let us tell you a bit more about one of those alternatives; we call it “Awaken your senses”.

This is a half-day activity in the Bages region, around one hour driving distance from Barcelona. We will visit a winery that has more than 9 centuries of history and a long tradition in wine growing. Once we arrive to the winery we will start with a nice breakfast buffet that includes coffee/tea, juices, cupcakes, cookies and all sorts of cakes made by a local creative bakery.

Half an hour later, a guide from the winery will take us on a tour to visit the facilities, which includes the old cellar of the house (XII). The old cellar is of the gems of the wine culture and history of this area and it has been preserved in its original state. We will also visit the museum of industry and transport: private collection of the family engaged in transportation vehicles, trucks and antique tools that the family used for winemaking.

The next stop will be the modern cellar and the barrels room. In this last room we will take a break for a relaxing yoga session in a unique and charming place. After stretching our body and connect with ourselves, we will take a walk to the vineyards so we can approach history of viticulture in bages and enjoy the landscape.

At the end of the walk, the visit culminates with a wine and olive oil tasting in a lovely setting surrounded by vineyards. We will taste white and red wines as well as high quality olive oil produced by the same winery.

It is now time to have an appetizer back in the winery followed by a tasty lunch in one the winery’s rooms. We will of course enjoy our meal with the local wines.

A bottle of wine as a gift for all our guests will be the end of this experience before we go back to Barcelona with all our senses completely awaken.

This activity will allow your clients to disconnect from city stress and noise, recharge their batteries and be ready for any new business challenge coming.

Contact us for more information.

Cocktails of the future

If you are looking for a new way to impress the attendees of your event, do not look anymore, you have just found it!

Thanks to the Molecular girl, guests can taste cocktails of the future in an innovative way and through a collective experience. The speherification technique created by molecular gastronomy Chef Ferran Adria is also used in molecular mixology.

These creations are concentrated in spheres that provoke an explosion of flavors, textures and incomparable sensations.

The Molecular girl will definitely guarantee the success of your corporate event or gala dinner, contact us for more information.

 

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Mobile World Congress 2016

The exciting and always surprising Mobile World Congress is coming to Barcelona once again. The place where mobile leaders gather, collaborate and conduct business. The congress will begin Monday 22th February and continue through Thursday, 25th February. It will takes place at two venues, Fira Gran Via and Fira Montjuic.

The last edition in 2015 had a record breaking, 94.000 attendees from 200 countries and was covered by more tan 3.800 members of the international press and media. Several pavilions highlighted important initiatives benefiting the industry, such as Mobile apps, cloud or Green technology. Attendees confirmed that they could do more business in four days that they can do in months, that is why the Mobile World Congress is a MUST for everyone in mobile industry.

MWC 2016 will feature a conferences program offered by CEO’s of leading companies in mobile industry. Besides, there will be more tan 50 sessions where other topics will be discussed, such as Enterprise mobility, 5G, emerging markets or the Internet of things (IoT), among others.

The Mobile World Congress will features the leading products and services, from handsets and devices to network infrastructure. Some of the exhibitors include Alcatel-lucent, Ericsson, Google, Huawei or Samsung.

New at this year’s congress: The MWC tours Programme

Tours programme consists on different venues where matter experts will give insights in key industry focus such as 5G, the IoT or the Media, depending on audiences needs. The Orientation tours are webinar-based virtual tours to help the assistant to find the venue, exhibit and program that suit their needs and interests.

 

T-Made events can provide with several services during the Mobile World Congress: Transportation, private parties, restaurant bookings, cultural city tours, gala dinners and many more.

IBTM Barcelona – Where the World meets

IBTM is one of the largest events focused on MICE industry; meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions, taking place in the award winning city of Barcelona.

More tan 15.000 professional and decision makers of the global meetings industry will meet during three energising days to network, participate in seminars, discuss and interact with each other in this strong and dynamic show.

One of the highlights of this year is the Innovation zone – an area where more than 50 technology suppliers will showcase their latest technology products and services that will change the industry in the near future.

There will be more than 100 networking events for the assistants, not only the nightclubs or the welcome party, but many events taking place around the city and the exhibition area. After all, networking and fun is part of this show.

For all the industry professionals, attending this event means meeting global suppliers, connect with top level global meeting planners and buyers and keep up to date with the latest trends through the ibtm knowledge programme and education sessions.

ibtm world will take place from 17th – 19th November in Barcelona.

Barcelona Bridal Week– the capital of bridal fashion!

banner2014One in every ten wedding dresses sold worldwide is Spanish design. Spanish bridal fashion is highly regarded for its excellent quality. Its status as a genuine power on the international scene and a major exporter is backed up by its leadership in innovation, creativity and the quality of its fabrics.

Once again, Barcelona becomes the international capital of bridal fashion during Barcelona Bridal week, one of the most wedding fashion events. From May 6th to 11h, the Fira Exbition Centre  is transformed into a huge catwalk for wedding dresses, communion dresses, ceremony dresses and accessories of over  200 brands. The event is divided into three formats- Pasarela Gaudi Bride (runway shows only), Salon International Noviaespaña (a trading platform) and Eurobijoux Mibi (bridal fashion accessory show).

More than 14000 visitors from around 50 countries is making a beeline for the high profile event and taking active part in the exhibitor visitor negotiations. This year, leading national and international designers such as Rosa Clará, Raimon Bundó, Jesús Peiró, Victorio & Lucchino, Yolan Cris, Inmaculada García, M&M, Cymbeline, Isabel Zapardiez, Jordi Dalmau and Hannibal Laguna are participating.

The Gaudí Novias Catwalk, opened the event, feature practically all of the sector’s most important brands that got on the catwalk to officially present the 2015 season collections to buyers and guests from the five continents. The Eurobijoux Mibi event will display high-end fashion accessories from around 50 European labels. With an annual turnover of over €341.76 million, the Spanish bridalwear industry is considered as one of the most active sectors of the country’s economy.

If you’re planning your dream wedding, or simply love bridal couture, then be sure to be here. Due to the next event, T-made events & Luxury Trips Spain can provide with several ground services, such as accommodation, transportation, gala dinners, private events, restaurant bookings and any requests that can  make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

Do not hesitate to contact us, we will be glad to assist you with any information you might need.

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A secret cocktail club in the city!

Without doubt, it is one of the most secret and intimate spaces in Barcelona; the luxurious hardwood fittings make for welcoming, cozy surroundings. This unique spot offers live music (one of the only lounges in Barcelona to do so) and is adjacent to the hotel’s ‘Smoking Club’ which provides those clients who become members the increasingly rare possibility of smoking in a public venue. The layout is elliptical; a basement location in the hotel lends a clandestine quality, which only heightens the overall experience. The French décor from 19 century gives guests an impression of wealthy but warm place, which is used to welcome some of famous artist, politicians and celebrities.

This amazing spot offers, in addition to signature cocktails prepared with care and detail of Dany Martin, one of the most famous bartenders in town. Dany knows how to listen, understand and interpret the tastes and preferences of those who come here.

For corporate groups, it is possible to organize cocktail workshops. First of all, participants will be watching the bartender who will be glad to explain and show all the secrets of making cocktails, afterwards, for those who want to test their skills, they have the opportunity to go behind a fully equipped bar and get the feeling of this new exciting experience. Together with the bartender, they will create their own cocktail or an exisiting one.  After various techniques, tricks and tastes, we are sure that guest will enjoy this fun and tasty workshop.

You will be surprised of wide menu of more conventional cocktails, gin and tonics, liqueurs and wines and a variety of champagne and beer. Furthermore, you can enjoy non-alcoholic cocktails, and a new menu of tapas gourmet sweets and desserts that will delight everyone.

T-made events & Luxury Trips Spain invite you to come and sip on a cocktail while you enjoy a jazz concert .

Summer Special Incentive Program

Day  1

Sightseeing

Delegates will be welcomed in the airport and accompanied to the Nouveau Art Deco hotel  4* which is very central, only 10min walking from Passeig de Gracia.  Short relaxation and breakfast at the hotel. Afternoon spent in Gothic district – walking guided tour of the main historical and cultural points located in Barcelona’s old town such as Boqueria market, Ramblas, Barcelona Cathedral or Born district.

Dinner at clandestine warehouse – a discreet, intimate and pleasant place where every dish is made from the very best products in order to please the customers’ refined taste.

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Day 2

Sailing Regatta

Breakfast at the hotel. Going to the port  for a sailing regatta. It combines amusement, competition and for the sea lovers, the chance to get in touch with the beautiful Mediterranean sea. In order to achieve a positive team building result, participants shall be encouraged to take part in all activities involved in sailing the boat under the guidance of qualified instructor.

Dinner at Montjuic mountain restaurant with spectacular view of the whole city of Barcelona.

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Day 3

Team building beach activities

These activities take place on the beach (Castelldefells). Participants will be divided into several groups. Each group will do different activities to develop team spirit and improve team work. Activities include beach volleyball, SUP (Paddle Surf) and boat constructions.

Summer Special barbeque and closing party at the beach with music and entertainment.

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Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel and transport to the airport.

 

If you want to try out our Summer Special Incentive Programme contact us for any further information.

 

 

Convention center in the heart of nature!

monastery hotelLooking for the excellent environment for business, take a look at a modern, elegant hotel in tranquil, picturesque setting, idyllic venue for meetings, conventions and team-building activities.

Monastery hotel is situated in the region of El Bages, near Barcelona, surrounded by magical places, such as the medieval monastery. It is only 45 minutes far from Barcelona, so it’s perfect if you want some time away from the city, or if you want to go and discover Barcelona.

Monastery hotel is an also a place to develop ideas, creativity, reflection and knowledge. To do so, it offers 4000 m² of facilities, specially prepared to hold meetings, conventions and congresses that are located in several buildings: La Fábrica, the Monastery and La Casa del Amo.

This excellent hotel and quiet environment is set separate from the old monastery in a manner that neither clashes with it or obstruct its view. The entire valley bordered by the river Llobregat and views of distant mountains is an idyllic setting suitable for walks or just relaxing strolls.

The hotel rooms are spacious and all with fantastic private terrace overlooking the  gardens, the monastery and the natural park of Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac. The hotel boast three restaurants, 3 worlds to discover, and one of them with a Michelin star rating. The common areas are very luminous, spacious and well-appointed and of course parking is available and free. There is a pool in the garden with plenty of sunbeds for guest use and there is easy access to walks along the river.

Sant Benet de Bages monastery is the main part of the complex. In this Benedictine monastery founded in the 10th Century you will be able to appreciate how different periods have left their mark: Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Modernism. There are two different routes to discover it in an entertaining and surprising way with a multisensory installation. The first route tells the history of this place until 19th Century, going through the church, the crypt, the cloister, the wine cellar, the monk cells and the sunny midday gallery. With the second route you will visit the part of the monastery that a famous modernist painter – Ramon Casas – converted into his summer residence. He rebuilt the monastery in the Modernist style with support from Puig i Cadafalch, a well-known modernist architect with important buildings in Barcelona.

Moreover, you will have the chance to visit Alicia Foundation, an international research center dedicated to technological innovation in cooking and nutrition lead by Chef Ferran Adria, using tradional local produce, as well as encouraging healthy eating for all. It is at once a place where ideas about food and its preparation are generated, a stimulating, sensory experience that combines tradition and innovation, and a project firmly committed to its heritage.

So whether you are looking for a business meetingsspecial event venue or treating your employees with a weekend of enjoying the mix history to a very special food experience and the great outdoors, Monastery hotel is a perfect place to do all this at its fullest potential.  In case of any further information, feel free to contact us and we will gladly provide a break from the everyday rush in this oasis of calm.

The T-Made team