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DUCO is a niche, destination-oriented travel summit to promote on a year-round basis the Best of Spain & Portugal to top producers from English-speaking markets (mainly USA) and other global markets on smaller scale.
DUCO organizes one annual event in Marbella to promote the networking between high-end Spanish and Portuguese hospitality providers and some of the world’s most qualified travel advisors.
Portfolio of Events
8th EDITION
March 23rd to 27th, 2026
Milan, Italy
8th EDITION
March 23rd to 27th, 2026
Milan, Italy
8th EDITION
March 23rd to 27th, 2026
Milan, Italy
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Exhibitors
Duco Travel Summit
buyers
Highly selected professionas
Frontline travel advisors invited and hosted by DUCO
Top Producers
from the high-end travel industry, mainly from the USA – other markets represented on a smaller scale
New
Advisors
No repeaters for 3 years*
(2-year gap between participations)
allowing new business opportunities
*Exception applies for company owners and senior personnel
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Buyers & Appointments
- DUCO curates top producer advisors from the high-end travel industry, focusing on English-speaking markets (mainly USA).
- Other global markets may also be represented on a smaller scale.
- All Buyers have verified portfolios of high-end clients in Spain and Portugal, matching Exhibitors’ target markets.
- To maximize opportunities, buyers may attend appointments in DUOs (pairs).
- Appointments are automatically confirmed by DUCO’s system; no preference selection is needed.
- Appointments are pre-scheduled and cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
- DUCO App will be available for participants interaction prior to the event.
- DUCO’s appointments may be held in various venues, with tables in rooms of different sizes and configurations.
- Buyers move through the table sequence, with meetings immediately following one another.
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Press
program
DUCO welcomes a carefully selected group of journalists, contributors to USA, UK and local media outlets.
As a courtesy, Exhibitors are invited to apply for participation in the Press Program. Availability is limited and confirmation is based on journalists’ interests.
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DUCO Spain & Portugal 2026
Event Program -
Marbella, October 19th to 23rd
pre-event
exclusive for journalists
Sunday, Oct 18th
- Press Welcome Activities
day1
Monday, Oct 19th
- Press Program at HOTEL FINCA CORTESIN
- Registration & Standing Cocktail at FINCA CORTESIN BEACH CLUB
day2
Tuesday, Oct 20th
- 1st full day of scheduled appointments at
ANANTARA VILLA PADIERNA PALACE - Lunch at leisure
- Opening Party at MARBELLA CLUB HOTEL
day3
Wednesday, Oct 21th
- 2nd full day of scheduled appointments at ANANTARA VILLA PADIERNA PALACE
- Lunch at leisure
- DUCO Awards at ANANTARA AMPHITHEATRE
day4
Thursday, Oct 22th
- 3rd full day of scheduled appointments at ANANTARA VILLA PADIERNA PALACE
- Lunch at leisure
day5
Friday, Oct 23th
- Check-out and departure
- A 1h20 lunch break will be provided, with continued coffee break service at appointment venue. Exhibitors hosting buyers for lunch must return on time for afternoon appointments. No-show penalties apply.
- DUCO guarantees 1 official evening event. Additional events may be added to the Official Program, requiring mandatory Buyer participation.
- Exhibitors may host private events only outside the Official Program. Invitations are limited to 12 advisors to ensure opportunities for all. Private events must be reported to DUCO in advance for Buyer support.
- DUCO provides transportation for Exhibitors and Buyers during the summit, between Hotels Hosting Buyers and Official Venues locations, according
to the timetable (excluding those within walking distance). - DUCO does not share mailing lists nor organizes or promotes non-Official Program activities.
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beyond the
summit
DUCO’s Marketing team curates thoughtful initiatives to ensure our Exhibitors remain present in the minds of our audience throughout the summit journey.
DUCO social media
Exhibitor promotion on @ducospainportugal Instagram, featured in destinations content to boost engagement and performance.
DUCO Best of Spain & Portugal
An educational online catalogue highlighting the regions of Spain & Portugal, featuring all Exhibitors and directing users to their respective websites for further information.
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