Georgia Southern University, Barcelona & Madrid, May 08 - May 15, 2016

Sun, May 08,

2016
11:55 AM 11:55 AM

12:30 PM - 1:00
PM

bienvenidos a Espaa!
arrive Barcelona

Delta 478

meet ISP Program Manager at the airport, transfer to

hotel, store luggage in the hotel
Grupotel Gran Via 678 4*;
address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 678, 08010
Barcelona;
tel: +34 931 924 560

1:00 PM - 1:45
PM

lunch: own arrangements

1:45 PM - 2:00
PM

meet in the hotel lobby, depart for the guided tour

(comfortable)

2:00 PM - 5:30
PM

cultural event: guided tour of Barcelona

explore Plaza de Catalua, Via Laietana, the Cathedral
and its cloister, the Gothic Quarter, Generalitat and Town
Hall. Continue to the Villa Olimpica and the Olympic
harbor. Afterwards, ascend Montjic Mountain, which
offers a panoramic view of the city

5:30 PM - 5:30
PM

check-in

7:15 PM - 7:30
PM

meet in the hotel lobby, depart for the welcome dinner

7:45 PM - 9:30
PM

welcome dinner
Citrus Restaurantus

9:30 PM - 9:45
PM

return to the hotel

9:45 PM - 11:59
PM
Mon, May 09,
2016
7:00 AM - 9:45
AM
9:45 AM - 10:00
AM

day 1

bus transfer

bus/walk

walk
Citrus
Restaurantus
walk

rest of the day at leisure

Spanish business environment and

cultural heritage

day 2

breakfast

hotel

meet in the hotel lobby, depart for the visit (dress code:
business casual)

10:30 AM 11:45 AM

visit: economic and political overview of Spain

Diplocat (Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia)
Mr. Kolja Bienert, Project Manager
key points: macroeconomic framework, current economic
performance, investment climate, demographics, trends
and what's ahead, Catalonia & Spain
presentation, discussion

12:00 PM 12:30 PM

return to the hotel, freshen up

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lunch: own arrangements

1:00 PM - 1:00
PM

meet in the hotel lobby, depart for the market tour

1:00 PM - 5:00
PM

cultural event: food tour at traditional Spanish

market
visit one of the citys most beautiful and historic market,
where youll learn about the markets rich history and
discover its tempting food stalls your guide will advise
you on the best bites to try

5:00 PM - 11:59
PM

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: admire the extravagant modern
architecture at Palau de la Msica Catalana, named a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. This concert hall
uses ornate materials and stained glass windows
resulting in a mesmerizing building

Tue, May 10,

2016
7:00 AM

specifics of Spanish market

breakfast

walk

day 3
hotel

meet in the lobby, depart for the visit (dress code:

business casual)

10:00 AM 11:30 AM

12:30 PM - 2:00
PM

3:30 PM - 5:30
PM

7:00 PM - 11:59
PM
Wed, May 11,
2016

visit: local success story - expanding company

footprint around the globe
Roca Barcelona Gallery
Ms. Nuria Vall-llovera, Gallery Manager
key points: market entry strategies, bringing
products/services to foreign markets, tips for global
success
management presentation, discussion

bus full day

lunch: own arrangements

visit: innovation as the key for a sustainable
business
DENSO Barcelona, S.A.
Mr Alfonso Menor, HR, Gral. Affairs & Information Systems
General Manager
key points: navigating through a changing business
landscape, managing innovation and change, talent
management, leadership and vision
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
rest of the day at leisure

from Catalonia to the capital

7:00 AM - 9:00
AM

breakfast, check-out

9:00 AM - 9:05
AM

meet in the hotel lobby, load luggage on the bus

9:15 AM - 9:15
AM

transfer to the train station

day 4
hotel

bus transfer

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train transfer to Madrid + lunch on your own during the

train transfer

1:30 PM - 4:30
PM

cultural event: guided tour of Madrid on the way

from the train station
this tour will take you to some of the most spectacular
locations of the city. Madrid offers travelers a unique
modern infrastructure with a historic feel and a wide
variety of landmarks and sites known as some of the
world's best tourist attractions. The most notable
landmarks include the Royal Palace of Madrid, home to
the Spanish Royal Family, Buen Retiro Park, Villahermosa
Palace and much more

4:30 PM - 5:00
PM

transfer to hotel, check-in

Hotel Meninas Madrid 4*;
address: C/ Campomanes 7, 28013 Madrid;
tel: +34 915 412 805

5:00 PM - 11:59
PM
Thu, May 12,
2016

doing business in Spain

breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:15
AM

meet in the hotel lobby, depart for the visit (dress code:
business casual)

12:00 PM - 2:00
PM

visit: global business strategies of a multinatinal

company
Campofro Food Group Holding
Mr. Leonardo Gonzalez Garcia, Sales Director
key points: investor's perspective, business opportunities
and challenges in Spain, influence of the EU
management presentation, discussion

day 5

bus full day

lunch: own arrangements

3:00 PM - 4:30
PM

5:00 PM - 11:59
PM

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: walk around the glorious gardens
of El Retiro Park, located in the heart of the city. This park
was built in 1505 for the royals and now houses beautiful
sculptures and monuments, galleries, a peaceful lake,
and much more

7:30 AM - 8:45
AM

bus transfer

hotel

visit: digital transformation and marketing in the

21st century
Territorio creativo
Mr. Julio Fernndez-Sanguino, Director
key points: digital technology, new types of innovation
and creativity, transformational change, business results
management presentation, discussion

Fri, May 13,

2016

bus/walk

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: take the "Telefrico", Madrid's
cable car, which offers excellent views of the Royal Palace
and La Almudena Cathedral

7:30 AM - 9:00
AM

10:00 AM 11:30 AM

AVE

looking ahead

day 6

breakfast

hotel

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8:30 AM - 8:45
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meet in the hotel lobby, depart for the visit (dress code:
business casual)

9:30 AM - 11:30
AM

visit: start up climate: transferring ideas into

successful enterprises
TechHub Madrid
Ms. Paloma Mas, Community & Membership Manager
key points: specifics of start-up environment, strategic
direction, fundraising, how to become profitable, current
trends
management presentation, discussion, networking,
discussion with entrepreneurs

12:00 PM - 2:00
PM

farewell lunch
Los Galayos

Los Galayos
restaurant

2:45 PM - 3:00
PM

meet in the hotel lobby, depart for the rooftop tour

3:00 PM - 6:00
PM

cultural event: half day rooftop tour

take a rooftop tour, savor the citys skyline, and watch the
sunset from a bird eyes view. Explore the entire world of
terraces and panoramas and relax with a refreshing drink
on top of Madrid

6:00 PM - 11:59
PM
Sat, May 14,
2016

day trip to Toledo

day 7

breakfast

9:15 AM - 9:30
AM

meet in the hotel lobby, depart for Toledo

9:30 AM - 4:30
PM

cultural event: full day trip to the medieval city

Toledo
enjoy this trip to one of the oldest towns in Europe; start
with a panoramic tour and a stop to enjoy the Cathedral,
the Church of St. Tome, home to one of the masterpieces
of El Greco, visit the Synagogue of Sta Maria la Blanca,
the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, and learn about
the famous technique of damasquinado (encrusting
precious stones and metals in steel)

12:00 PM - 1:00
PM

lunch: own arrangements

5:30 PM - 11:59
PM
Sun, May 15,
2016

hotel

bus/walk

return to the hotel

rest of the day at leisure

depart for USA

day 8

breakfast, check-out
8:00 AM - 8:15
AM

walk

rest of the day at leisure

8:00 AM - 9:15
AM

4:30 PM - 5:30
PM

public
transport/walk

hotel

load luggage on the bus, transfer to the airport

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bus transfer

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depart for USA

Delta 109

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