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Local

Porto, Portugal DMC
Full-programme DMC

Since 1995, Local has operated across Porto, Lisbon, Madeira, the Azores, and Braga, delivering insider-led destination experiences throughout Portugal.

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About Local

Since 1995, Local has operated across Porto, Lisbon, Madeira, the Azores, and Braga, delivering insider-led destination experiences throughout Portugal. The company leverages deep-rooted local knowledge to provide corporate meetings, incentive programs, conferences, and team-building activities that connect participants directly to Portuguese culture and traditions.

Local manages the full spectrum of MICE and corporate services: incentive travel programs, sailing team-building tours, executive offsites, and event management nationwide. The company curates custom multi-day itineraries alongside private guided tours, cultural heritage experiences, and culinary programs focused on local food traditions. Accommodation sourcing and on-site coordination complete the service offering. Named projects include programs for Performance Strategies in July and September 2024 in Lisbon, and the LCC General Assembly in Braga in September 2023.

Local holds ISO 9001 and IQNET certifications, plus NP4469 accreditation. The company maintains memberships with Lufthansa City Centre, Go4travel, and RNAVT. A mid-sized team of 11–50 professionals staffs the Porto headquarters.

Company Information

Founded
1995 · 31 years in business
Team size
11-50 employees
Company type
DMC
Headquarters
Porto, Portugal
Coverage
5 cities across Portugal

Services offered

MICE & Conferences

Corporate meetings, conferences and trade shows

  • MICE

Galas & Stage Production

Gala dinners, awards nights and stage production

  • Gala Dinners

Incentives & Team Building

Reward travel and team-building offsites

  • Incentive Programs
  • Team Building

Tours & Cultural Experiences

Group, private and cultural tours

  • Itinerary Planning

Transport & Marine

Ground transport, transfers and marine charter

  • Transfers

Accommodation & Venues

Hotel block management and venue sourcing

  • Accommodation

Credentials & recognition

Certifications

  • ISO 9001
  • IQNET
  • NP4469

Associations

  • Lufthansa City Centre
  • Go4travel
  • RNAVT 2146

Signature projects

Selected case studies — full briefs available on request.

  • Performance Strategies - July & September 2024, Lisbon
  • LCC General Assembly - September 2023, Braga, Portugal

Frequently asked questions

  • Local is based in Rua Damião de Góis, 21, 4050-225 - Porto, Portugal.

  • Local offers MICE & Conferences, Galas & Stage Production, Incentives & Team Building, Tours & Cultural Experiences, Transport & Marine, Accommodation & Venues.

  • Click "Request a Quote" on this page or scroll to the contact form. You can also call +351 917 800 177. Typical response time is 24 hours.

  • Founded in 1995, 31 years in business.

Why choose Local

Full-programme DMC

Destination management covering MICE, incentives and gala events across 5 destinations — single operator for end-to-end corporate travel.

Since 1995

Delivering destination management in Portugal since 1995 — 31+ years of market relationships and operational depth.

3 Industry Certifications

Accredited by ISO 9001, IQNET, NP4469 — services delivered to international industry standards.

Industry Memberships

Member of Lufthansa City Centre, Go4travel, RNAVT 2146 — part of the global events and travel trade network.

MICE Specialists

Corporate meetings; Incentive programs; Conferences and congresses

5 Destinations Covered

Operating across Porto, Lisbon, Madeira, Azores, Braga with on-the-ground local expertise.

Contact

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Address
Rua Damião de Góis, 21, 4050-225 - Porto, Portugal
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