EUROPEAN INSIGHT TOUR

25th - 28th September 2024

Savour Madrid: A Hospitality Networking Journey

Our Insight Tours are designed to uncover our host city’s rich culinary offerings and impressive hospitality insights whilst providing U Dine Sponsors and industry peers with an opportunity to connect.

 The 2024 U Dine Award winners joined us for an exclusive four-day trip to Madrid - a unique experience in the heart of the city’s culinary and hospitality scene, with ample opportunities to explore, learn and network.

The Winners package included:

Exclusive Tastings: Winners savoured a variety of regional specialties at top restaurant concepts, including Metro Bistro serving innovative avant-garde cuisine and Restaurante Botin, the world’s oldest restaurant.

University Catering Facility Tour: Our exclusive tour of the Madrid Pozuelo Student Experience luxury student residence provided insight into this innovative full-service concept offering sustainable, high-quality housing for students from all around the world.

Hidden Culinary Gems: Local food tours gave insight into the history and traditions that influence Madrid's food culture.

Cultural Experiences: Winners experienced the world-famous market, Mercado de San Miguel and dined at Flamenco De Leones – an authentic tapas and flamenco experience.

We were accommodated by The Social Hub, Madrid, in the heart of the city overlooking the Royal Palace with a rooftop bar and pool plus vibrant work and community spaces.

The Social Hub’s hospitality concept welcomes students, tourists and business people to learn, with an innovative environment to stay, work and play.