Main aims of the Congress
- To promote the professionalization of the tourist guide sector.
- Involvement of the University in training and formation
- Application of new technology to new methods of contracting
- The tourist guide as an advocate of sustainable tourism
- Promotion of Mallorca as a leader in the sector
- Problematic issues of the sector. Unification of criteria. Solutions
- Conscious awareness in the interpretation of heritage
Programme
| Hour | Event |
|---|---|
| 19.00 | Welcome Cocktail, Bellver Castle. Official welcome |
| Hour | Event |
|---|---|
| 9.30 a 10.00 | Reception and credentials |
| 10.30 | Visit of the exhibition. Institucional opening |
| 11.15 / 12.00 | Conference |
| 12.00 | Coffee - break |
| 12.30 / 14.00 | Round table |
| 14.00 | Almuerzo buffet |
| 16.00 | Salida hacía la Catedral |
| 19.00 | Visit to the Cathedral with audio visuals and concert. Conference given by Mercč Gambas (Bachelor of History of Art and expert in the work of Miguel Barceló). |
| Hour | Event |
|---|---|
| 10.00 a 10.45 | Conference |
| 11.00 a 11.45 | Conference |
| 11.45 a 12.15 | Coffee break |
| 12.15 a 14.00 | Round table |
| 14.15 | Gastronomic excursión |
| 18.30 / 19.00 | Regreso hoteles. Tiempo libre. |
| 20.00 (opcional) |
Salida hacía el Observatorio astronómico de Costitx. Conferencia a cargo de un experto. Refrigerio. |
| Hour | Event |
|---|---|
| 9.30 | Salida para excursión de medio día |
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Regreso y tarde libre |
| 20.00 | Salida de los hoteles para la cena de gala |
| Hour | Event |
|---|---|
| 9.00 | Salida para excursión de medio día a Valldemossa |
| 13.00 | Regreso y tiempo libre |
| 16.00 | Salida hacía las cuevas del Drac. Visita, montaje audivisual con conferencia a cargo de un experto en geología. Datos de interés: se han previsto todos los traslados de los hoteles a la escuela de hosteleria y turismo y viceversa. El tiempo aproximado del recorrido es de unos 20 / 30 minutos desde cualquier de los hoteles. |
Pre-Congress: A day in Menorca
| Hour | Event |
|---|---|
| 9.30 | Arrival at Menorca Airport |
| 10.00 | Visit of Mahon Harbour and La Mola, magnificent 19th century Spanish fortress dominating the second largest natural deep water harbour in the world. |
| 12.00 | Immerse yourself in the prehisotry of Minorca at the unique Taula of Torralba and learn to use the ancient weapons of the Balearic slingers. |
| 13.15 | take in the views of the entire island from Monte Toro, the highest point and visit the sacred image of the Patron Saint of Menorca. Time for an aperitif of "Pomada" (Local Gin & Lemon). |
| 14.15 | Typical lunch in the charming fishing village of Fornells |
| 17.00 | See the beautiful Menorcan black stallions perform for us as they do during the traditional fiestas on the island. |
| 18.45 | Farewell with local wine and cheese at the famous natural Caves of Xoroi (or the Binifadet-Winery). |
Post-Congress: "Visit to Ibiza"
| Hour | Event |
|---|---|
| 10.00 | Walking tour around "Dalt Vila", old part of Ibiza town, declared world heritage site by the UNESCO in 1999 |
| 11.30 | Reception in town hall of Ibiza town with traditional dances and handicrafts |
| 13.15 | Visit to posidonia prairies by boat. (the weather permitting). |
| 14.30 | Lunch and free time |