Lisboa SUPERINCENTIVE I June 29 th July 2 nd, 2017

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1 Lisboa SUPERINCENTIVE I June 29 th July 2 nd, Getting to know Lisboa is a unique experience! Rich and captivating, Lisboa invites you! Thursday, 29 th June Arrivals during the day from the USA and Europe Meet & Greet at arrival s Hall of the Airport by an English speaking guide -- Mrs Sónia Santos Transfer and check in at EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel Boasting a prime strategic location in Lisbon, in Amoreiras, a short distance from Marquês de Pombal and Avenida da Liberdade, the EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel offers 311 bedrooms. The comfort of its rooms and a service which is personalised down to the last detail make this Hotel the ideal place to stay when visiting the capital. The hotel facilities include 2 restaurants with different concepts: the Scale Lobby Bar and, on top of the Hotel, the Up Scale Bar with its infinity pool crowning the Hotel. For meetings and events the EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel has 1760 m2 divided into 14 meeting rooms that are able to host events of up to 1300 people.

2 Dress code: smart casual with comfortable shoes 18h15 meeting at the Lobby -- Meet & Greet by Mrs Alexandra Baltazar (manager) and Ms Ana Mendes (Sales Rep) from the Lisboa Convention Bureau Welcome drink and visit the Hotel Enjoy a ride on a vintage tram and discover Lisboa in a different way. Dinner at Largo restaurant Largo is a "must" in Lisbon Comprising of a main floor, which crosses the building, and a mezzanine, the space offers various distinct areas. It mixes aspects of the original cloisters construction, such as bare stone domes and structural columns with modern elements of daring design, in a mix of tradition and modernity with the name of Miguel Câncio Martins. Chef Miguel Castro e Silva needs no introduction. He is one of the most revered Portuguese chefs, leaving his mark on such charismatic gastronomic spaces such as the Tuga restaurant in London. Miguel Castro e Silva's seal is recognised nationally and internationally, and his creations have become part of the most demanding tastes of national gourmets. After dinner return to the Hotel Friday,30 th June Breakfast at the Hotel Dress code: casual, sun block, sun glasses and very comfortable shoes

3 09h00 Departure from the Hotel Time to discover MONUMENTAL LISBON Belém Quarter - Linked to Portugal s Golden age of Discoveries as the site where the famous navigators set sail to discover the world. Visit CCB Cultural Center of Belém CCB offers a modern and vast set of auditoria, conference rooms, halls and foyers, with extremely sophisticated equipment, guaranteeing the highest levels of quality according to internationally recognized standards. The diversity of the available spaces allow great flexibility and multi-purpose options, which may vary between business meetings, workshops, dinners and galas and congresses. CCB is also a Performing Arts Centre and an Exhibition Centre, where you can join contemporary culture in its various expressions. Visit Picadeiro Real (former Royal Riding School) The magnificent space of the former Royal Riding School, where the collection was exposed to the public during the last 110 years, it s still part of the Museum and can be enjoyed by visitors who can find there a small group of eighteenth century coaches.

4 In addition to Noble hall with capacity for up to 300 for dinners and cocktails up to 400 guests, have now also the side hall, which can be used for dinners, cocktails or conferences up to 500 people. Time to have fun with the Sitgo (**) This is the only Sitway (first Sit-Segway in the world) tour in town. They can do groups up to 50 people per hour, with personalized tours. Winner Project: Among thousands of applications in October of 2016, Sitgo won the 2020 Program with its front River Link project, for the best project of Qualified and Creative Entrepreneurship of Portugal Tourism. Special transfer with Beetles (**) with a private driver have the wind in your hair experience! Time to discover the City Resort Cascais and Sintra Cascais - favorite summer resort, once known as the Portuguese Riviera. Nice beaches, old fishing villages with pretty houses by the sea, the best fish and seafood, Casino Estoril, the biggest in Europe. Cascais is a lively stage that havens various international cultural and sportive events: car racing, tennis, golf, surf, sailing and music festivals Visit and Lunch at Sheraton Cascais Resort, 5 stars

5 The Sheraton Cascais Resort affords a haven of tranquillity and relaxation within its spacious gardens. The resort offers 44 luxurious guest rooms and 102 one- to threebedroom suites, whose balconies and terraces overlook the immaculate resort grounds and gardens. The Sheraton Cascais Resort s facilities have been designed to accommodate a variety of business meetings, presentations, training sessions, and social events. Multifunctional rooms can host groups of up to 150 guests, and immaculate gardens provide idyllic settings for special occasions. Some suites can be converted into breakout rooms suitable for small meetings, while two underground car parks are ideal for vehicle exhibitions. Sintra and its mountain more than being extremely beautiful are truly unique. It is upon this singularity that Sintra has been internationally acclaimed by poets, artists and thinkers. Its difference lies in the exceptional syncretism existing between Nature and its ancient monuments, in addition to the pioneering architectonic dreams it inspired in the Romantic period. Sintra truly deserves to be classified under UNESCO S "CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF SINTRA" World Heritage classification. The town of Sintra is a world Heritage site, with all the enchantment of a fairy tale town once described by Lord Byron as the glorious Eden. Visit Central Palace Hotel (venue) This Venue is located in Sintra s historical centre opposite the Royal Palace. Since 2014, and while renovation works on the bedrooms are pending approval, it has been functioning as a restaurant on the ground and first floors, with diverse rooms ranging in size and space as well as in decoration, which includes classic and contemporary design. It is a venue that encompasses history, mystery and legends. Free time in Sintra Historical centre

6 Return to Lisboa Dress code: smart casual 20h15 Departure from the Hotel Dinner at Eleven - restaurant with 1 Michelin Star. More than simply a restaurant, Eleven is a place of culture and art, both at the table and beyond it. The architecture of the purpose-built building is modern, minimalist and organic, using natural materials like wood and decorative stones, and boasting enormous glass windows that open towards Lisbon and the river Tagus. After dinner return to the Hotel Saturday, 1 st July Breakfast at the Hotel Dress code: casual, wind cut jacket, sun block, sun glasses and very comfortable shoes 09h30 Departure from the Hotel Visit Pavilhão Carlos Lopes (venue) (TBC) Built in Rio de Janeiro in 1921 for the city s International Exhibition that took place between 1922 and 1923, this beautiful building was later rebuilt in Edward VII Park in Lisbon in When the Portuguese athlete Carlos Lopes won the Los Angeles Olympics marathon in 1984, setting a new Olympic record, the pavilion was renamed to Carlos Lopes Pavilion. It was renovated in 2015 to reopen in The renovation of the entire building provides new singular conditions to host different kind of events conferences, cultural, sports etc. Special transfer with (**) Ribs/Speedboats - lots of adrenaline and fun -

7 Time to discover the MODERN LISBOA - Nations Park - Former 1998 World exhibition area -- nowadays one of the most cosmopolitan and fashionable areas in Lisbon. The Nations Park has a set of multi purpose facilities capable of hosting diverse range of events. Visit the Oceanário de Lisboa (TBC) - The Oceanário de Lisboa is a gateway to a unique and fascinating environment that never ceases to amaze visit after visit. Every year approximately one million visitors walk through the exhibits and place the Oceanário as one of the most visited cultural institution in Portugal. It is also one of the largest public aquariums in Europe, hosting over 8 thousand animals and plants, from 500 species, living amidst 7 million litres of saltwater. Set in perfect harmony by the Tagus river shoreline, the Oceanário is the perfect venue for meetings and events. Designed by renowned architect Peter Chermayeff, the Oceanário de Lisboa is beautifully located and perfectly integrated in full harmony with Lisbon s newly developed and modern eastern area. Cable car (**) for a panoramic overview Time to discover the city center -- HISTORICAL LISBON Lunch at Travessa do Fado

8 This is a restaurant of "petiscos" (small dishes) and of traditional Portuguese cuisine. The petiscos are served throughout the day from 12h30 to 23h30 in a relaxed space in one of the oldest neighborhoods of Lisboa - Alfama. The restaurant has several diferent spaces/rooms/atmospheres with a seasonable menu. Visit Museu do Fado Entirely devoted to Lisbon's urban song universe, Museu do Fado opened its doors to the public in 1998, celebrating Fado s exceptional value as an identifying symbol of the City of Lisbon, its deep roots in the tradition and cultural history of the country, its role in the cultural identity statement and its importance as an inspiration source and intercultural trade between people and communities. On 27 November 2011, fado was inscribed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. Special transfer with eco Tuks (**) with a private driver eco Tuks are a truly ecological and cultural experience in a sustainable way using Vehicles 100% electric assuring zero emissions. St George s Castle -- Magnificent view of the Lisbon city.

9 This important castle was rebuilt by the first king of Portugal after his victory over the moors in Small walking tour in Chiado, Downtown and Terreiro do Paço. Chiado and Baixa traditionally are the city s shopping hub and a unique place for leisurely walks. Praça do Comércio it s a magnificent Square - with its Triumphal Arch facing the River Tagus. Free time for shopping in Downtown Return to the Hotel Dress code: smart casual 19h30 Departure from the Hotel Dinner at the Museu da Eletricidade - with local suppliers LCB members (DMCS and Hotels)

10 Tejo Power Station was a thermoelectric power plant owned by CRGE (United Gas and Electric Companies), which supplied the entire Lisbon region with electric power. Built in 1908, it operated nonstop from 1909 to 1954, maintaining some production activity until the 1970s. A unique example of industrial archaeology from the first half of the 20th century. The building, classified as an Asset of Public Interest in 1986, comprises an impressive iron structure covered in brick, and the façades display several artistic styles, from art nouveau to classicism. Entering a new phase of its existence, the Tejo Power Station opened to the public for the first time in 1990 as an Electricity Museum. The museum s permanent exhibition, called the Power Station Circuit, presents original machinery in a perfect state of conservation, which tells the story of this old plant, as well as of the evolution of electricity up to renewable energy. In 2016, the Tejo Power Station also became one of the sites for MAAT Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, thereby reinforcing its vocation as a space to present contemporary art. ; After dinner return to the Hotel Sunday, 2 nd July Breakfast at the Hotel and check out Departure transfers End of the program (**) -- Please note, should we experience any adverse bad weather conditions (such as heavy rain, winds) some of the outdoor activities may need to be cancelled. THE LISBON CONVENTION BUREAU is the program organizer and sponsor. Special thanks to the associated members of the Lisbon Convention Bureau part of this program Turismo de Lisboa Rua do Arsenal 23 Ph: (+351) abaltazar@visitlisboa.pt /

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