Spain's capital has enjoyed a serious boom as a city break destination on the last decade. The proliferation of cheap flights has made more and more European cities accessible to weekend travellers. Often overshadowed by the Catalan capital, Barcelona , Madrid is now showing what it has to offer and, more importantly, sharing it with foreign visitors.

More and more event managers are realising the potential that Spain offers to the business traveller. The increasing number of international fairs, congresses and conferences held each year, throughout the country, is testament to Spain's growing reputation as a destination that caters for every need of the conference and incentive market.

Unseasonably poor weather in the Mediterranean meant that the planned landing in Gibraltar had to be aborted and our GB Airways flight was diverted to Malaga.

Last minute changes to any itinerary provide a true test of a DMC's ability. Our host Viajes Med rose to the occasion. Emerging from the airport we were greeted by Jose Mayen who provided a personal and immediate transfer facility to our base at the 5 Star deluxe, Kempinski Resort Hotel.