The MICE wonders of Savoy Palace, Madeira (and why you should consider it for your next event)

For this edition of ‘properties of m&i’, we’ll be speaking with our VIP Connect 2022 host, Savoy Palace, and discover why they’ve been recognised as one of the Leading Hotels of the World, and how they earned an impressive 9.4 ‘Superb’ rating on Booking.com.

Let’s get started…

Nestled in Funchal, the vibrant capital city of Madeira, lies the 5-star Savoy Palace Hotel, and a palace it certainly is! From its glamorous lobby with exquisite chandelier and luxurious spa to the infinity pool adorned with palm trees and opulent Galáxia Skybar, this hotel definitely feels fit for royalty.

So, what kind of facilities are available at Savoy Palace?

The hotel offers some really luxurious ways to pass the time. We’re talking four swimming pools (one heated indoor, one outdoor and two rooftop pools - one of the exclusive for guests who book a Suite), a stunning sun terrace, immaculate gardens, a solarium, a library, a leisure room and spa & wellness centre, including a sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, ice fountain, sensorial showers, heated indoor pool, halotherapy room, relaxation room, Champagne & Nails bar and a Beauty salon.

There are also 7 restaurants, 3 bars, a gym, 302 rooms and 50 suites, all packed into stunning spacious surroundings inspired by Madeira’s lush, natural landscape.

And what does the hotel offer for meetings & events?

It feels like the team at Savoy Palace have thought of everything, including plenty of space for hosting meetings & events. Featuring 30 impressive event spaces, 9 meeting rooms, and a spacious ballroom, there’s a grand total of 22,839 sq. feet of conference space up for grabs (with a capacity for up to 1400 people in the largest area).?

In the past, Savoy Palace has played host to events such as Advantage Anual Conference, APAFT – Portuguese travel agents Anual Conference, L′Oréal Iberica annual conference, Protocol Labs Network – international IT Conference, European Travel Agents Forum – USA agencies, and Connections Event.

As for m&i, we’ll be hosting our VIP Connect 2022 Forum here from 3-6 July.?

How about connectivity?

As an archipelago island, Madeira is best accessed by plane and thankfully, Savoy Palace is only 20km from the Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International airport (phew, that’s a mouthful!). The airport operates direct flights to most of Europe and the United States.?

Why choose Madeira for your events?

For an island only 35 miles long, they manage to fit a whole lot in! Lush green landscapes, unrivalled natural beauty, charming culture, fascinating history, and let’s not forget a fantastic MICE infrastructure (the island already plays host to countless festivals and parades). As mentioned already, Madeira is easily accessed from most parts of Europe, plus parts of the USA, and has a pretty reliable climate averaging 22oc in the summer and 18oc in the winter.??

Discover Madeira as a VIP

m&i VIP Connect 2022 is not your average Forum. This exclusive event is a real meeting of minds, designed to bring the most elite buyers and suppliers of the MICE industry together for three days of top-tier networking and unrivalled relationship building.

Strictly invitation only, our VIP Connect event at Savoy Palace in Madeira will feature a themed programme of intimate networking and high-end, destination-based experiences that will show off the truly breathtaking natural landscapes of this archipelago island - it’s the ultimate trip for senior-level MICE professionals.