Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom

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  • ‘The importance of knowing your organisation’s Gender Pay Gap’ seminar

    ‘The importance of knowing your organisation’s Gender Pay Gap’ seminar

    On the morning of Tuesday 6th March 2018 we held a seminar titled ‘the importance of knowing your organisation’s Gender Pay Gap’ seminar at the Spanish Chamber. The event was held in collaboration with Chamber member Diversitas Institute, a London-based management consultancy company which specialises in diversity and inclusion in the workplace and offers training sessions, workshops and coaching. The topic of this seminar is of great pertinence, having featured frequently in the British news headlines in recent weeks, being heavily analysed and with many firms revealing the gender pay gaps amongst their employees.

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    The talk began with Raquel Barrera of Diversitas Institute, the speaker at this event, providing a definition of the concept of the gender pay gap and explaining its context in our society; both past and present. She explained why the gender pay gap does not equate to unequal pay and the issue of unconscious bias affecting our views and behaviour; of which no one is exempt. She went on to emphasise the 4 key causes of the gender pay gap: unpaid work, part-time work, discrimination and segregation. Part-time work was highlighted as being important to take into account given that part-time jobs generally pay less than full-time, and there are substantially more women working in these roles than their male counterparts. Moreover, she commented on how despite efforts to change this, women still remain underrepresented in STEM roles.

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    Moving on, Raquel addressed the issue on how we can work to decrease the gender pay gap, highlighting actions such as awareness, recruiting with a gender perspective, supporting staff with caring responsibilities (i.e. with the option of flexible working) and mentoring programmes to remove bias from promotion opportunities. She concluded by pointing out that companies with over 250 employees are required to report on their gender pay gap, suggesting that they accompany this with an analysis of their findings and the creation of an action plan to address the issue.

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    This was a very successful seminar which prompted a great deal of discussion and debate amongst all of our members in attendance. All agreed that although it is a step forwards that the spotlight is now on this matter, there is still a great deal of work to be done in the effort to close this gap. The seminar was followed with an opportunity for participants to network and discuss their opinions of the seminar over breakfast.

    We would like to thank Diversitas Institute for their collaboration and for sharing their great expertise with us on this occasion. If you would like to find out about the seminars and other activities that the Spanish Chamber is organising, do keep an eye on the Upcoming Events section of our website. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to receive bi-weekly updates of our notices and events schedule.

  • ELEVATOR PITCH XXXIII EDITION

    ELEVATOR PITCH XXXIII EDITION

    On Tuesday 2nd February we held the XXXIII edition of our Elevator Pitch networking event which on this occasion took place at the Chamber’s offices in central London.

    The event was chaired by Igor Urra, Secretary General at the Spanish Chamber, who began by explaining the format of the event:

    -Participation is limited to one representative per company and a maximum of 16 companies can take part in each edition.

    -Only two companies of the same sector can register for the event.

     

     

    -Each attendee has two minutes to explain the work of his company to the other participants. Following this, everyone has the opportunity to ask questions to their fellow participants about their companies. Attendees then are able to network more informally and without the previous time constraints over a late breakfast.

    On this occasion, a wide variety of sectors were represented among the 10 participating companies: Audiense (Communications, IT and Network), Babel (Business Consultancy Services), Desamianta (Construction), Diversitas Institute (Businness Consultancy Services), DLF (Transport of Good, Storage and Handling Goods), El Ibérico (Press and Publishing Services), Fastrack to Refocus (Coaching, Education, Training and Learning), Hotel Indigo Kensington (Hotels and Accommodation), Melia White House (Hotels and Accommodation), Stonehealth Clinic (Health).

     

     

    We would like to thank all attendees who took part in this edition of the Elevator Pitch and we hope that they found it profitable.

    If you have not yet participated in an Elevator Pitch event and are interested in doing so, we encourage you to keep an eye on our newsletter (released twice a month) as well as the UPCOMING EVENTS section of our website for information about the next one.

  • NEW YEAR’S DRINKS RECEPTION 2018

    NEW YEAR’S DRINKS RECEPTION 2018

    On Tuesday 30th January the Spanish Chamber of Commerce held its annual New Year’s Drinks Reception, the first corporate event of 2018. This year the event was held at Skinner’s Hall, a beautiful and traditional Grade 1 listed building in the City of London. On this occasion the event welcomed Rt Hon Greg Hands MP as Guest of Honour. Mr. Hands was appointed as Minister of State in the Department for International Trade on 15 July 2016, and was elected the Conservative MP for Hammersmith and Fulham in 2005, and for Chelsea and Fulham in 2010.

    The event began with guests being welcomed into the main hall as they arrived where they were offered a glass of wine or cava. There was then an extended opportunity for them to meet and network with each other over a selection of freshly cut Spanish ham and cheeses.

    It was soon time for the speeches. Mr. Javier San Basilio, President of the Spanish Chamber, began proceedings by welcoming attendees and providing a brief summary of the Chamber’s principal achievements from 2017, including an announcement of the new Patron members that we are pleased to have gained. He went on to thank all members for their ongoing support to the Chamber as well as describing its principal aims for the coming year, before concluding by highlighting the importance for both Spain and the UK to maintain their special relationship regardless of the outcome of Brexit.

    The President went on to welcome Greg Hands to the podium and thanked him profusely for joining us for the occasion. Mr Hands went on to speak about the prosperous commercial relationship between Spain and the UK, two countries whose diplomatic ties go back 500 years. This included recently the visit of King Felipe and Queen Letizia to London last summer; demonstrating the strength of the two countries’ longstanding bilateral relationship. He went on to speak about the vital importance of Spain as the UK’s 7th largest trading partner, with figures showing that UK exports of goods to Spain had increased by over 15% in the year to November 2017 compared to the same period a year ago; with equally impressive statistics of investment in each other’s economies. He also highlighted that Spanish banks have the largest presence of all foreign banks in the UK. He went on to speak about Brexit and his belief that it is critical that the UK and Spain continue to collaborate as global advocates of free trade. He described why he is certain that the strong economic ties between the two countries will not only withstand the changes brought about by the UK leaving the EU, but also be able to continue become stronger.

     

    The evening proved to be another great success and we were pleased to see so many of our members in attendance, with over 150 representatives of both Spanish and British companies having been present. Following the speeches guests had a further opportunity to meet and wish each other a happy new year while continuing to enjoy the high quality products which were so kindly provided by our sponsors.

    We would like to sincerely thank our Patron Codorníu Raventós for providing the generous and curated selection of cava and red and white wine that was served during the evening as well as Nicolás y Valero, member of the Chamber, for their contribution of the delicious Spanish ham and cheeses.

    If you missed the reception, you can watch the video here and see the full image gallery here.

    We also encourage you to browse our Upcoming Events section in order to keep up to date with future Spanish Chamber corporate events, seminars and other activities.

  • A BRIEF RECAP OF THE CHAMBER’S ACTIVITIES IN 2017

    A BRIEF RECAP OF THE CHAMBER’S ACTIVITIES IN 2017

    The Chamber’s main aim is to promote commercial exchange by acting as an important communication link between Spanish and British companies. The events organised by the Chamber enable both member and non-member companies to develop and expand their contact networks from both countries.

    Over the course of 2017 the Spanish Chamber of Commerce organised over 30 events with an average of 65 individuals attending each. These events included seminars, conferences, business breakfasts, cocktail evenings, informal parties and corporate dinners.

    CORPORATE EVENTS

    On the 2nd of February we hosted our first corporate event of 2017. The New Year’s Drinks Reception was held in the exclusive Ironmongers’ Hall where the president of the Chamber, Javier San Basilio, had the opportunity to wish all member companies his best wishes for the New Year. We were honoured to welcome Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, partner of international law firm Dechert LLP and founder and chairman of Inspiring Girls, as our Guest of Honour on this occasion.

    In April we also celebrated the Annual Golden Award at the Embassy of Spain in London. Mr. Josep Oliu, Chairman of Banco Sabadell, received the award on behalf the company for the acquisition of TSB the previous year. There were approximately 250 guests present at this event, our largest of the year.

    The Annual Patrons Dinner took place the 28th of March at the Spanish Embassy in London and was hosted by the Ambassador of Spain, Mr. Carlos Bastarreche Sagües. In addition to this, on the 14th of June the Annual General Meeting, considered as one of our institution’s most important events of the year, took place at Merchant Taylors’ Hall; one of London’s oldest traditional Livery Halls that remains active. We were delighted to welcome Ms. Marisa Poncela García, Secretary of State for Trade, as our Guest of Honour on this occasion. During the members’ General Meeting, the Executive Committee of the Chamber presented the Financial Statements of 2016 as well as the memorandum of the activities and events organised by the Chamber during this year. The quadrennial Executive Committee Election was also carried out as part of this event, during which 22 members of the Chamber were chosen to join the Committee of the Chamber.

    On the evening of the 6th December we held our final corporate event of the year, the highly anticipated VIII Annual Gala Dinner which was held at the iconic Christ Church Spitalfields in the City of London. This black tie event, which saw approximately 230 guests in attendance, was presided by the Ambassador of Spain Carlos Bastarreche Sagües and welcomed António Horta Osório, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group, as its esteemed Guest of Honour.

    We additionally organised a wide variety of Seminars over the course of 2017 which were led by individuals who are greatly experienced in their fields. Topics of the sessions included Brexit’s potential implications on immigration, employment and tax, the different ways to detect and investigate corporate fraud and the examination of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

    Furthermore, 2017 saw four Elevator Pitch events being hosted by our member companies, each being filled to full capacity. The assistance is capped each time to 16 individuals, all representing different companies with a maximum of two being from the same sector. Each participant has two minutes to give a concise presentation summarising their company’s activities, answer any questions about their work and share their business card with the rest of participants; a highly effective way for participants to expand their business networks in a small amount of time.

    Finally, there were two Financial Forums that took place in 2017. This events, which are exclusively managed by the Chamber, provide Spanish professionals with the opportunity to come together and exchange ideas about the current financial climate. On these occasions, members shared their opinions with two exceptional guests: Sebastián Albella, President of the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (the Spanish Regulatory Authority for the Securities Market) and Román Escolano, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank.

    INFORMAL EVENTS

    With respect to less formal events, our series of internal parties organised in collaboration with our patron Mahou proved to be a great success, each hosting an average of 90 attendees from over 50 companies. These events offered our members the opportunity to relax and expand their contact network over an after work drink. The events took place at various locations and we would like to thank Ibérica and Trison (patrons of the Chamber) along with Hispania and Dry Martini (members of the Chamber) for hosting the parties.

    We would also like to mention the noteworthy activities which the Chamber has been either directly or indirectly involved with. In June, with the aim of promoting the Spanish culture the Chamber organised a Spanish Tapas Tour, a new gastronomic event which brought the very best flavours of Spanish cuisine to London. Ten of the city’s best Spanish restaurants offered a tapa and a drink at a fixed price, with dishes that represented various regions of Spain. The event was a great success with more than 350 tapas being sold.

    With regards to events developed in collaboration with the Council of Foreign Chambers, the most prominent was the International Wine Tasting which took place on the 18th September at Middle Temple Hall in the City of London. Almost 300 guests came together to broaden their international business networks with peers from other Chambers while sampling a delicious array of wines, beers and spirits from around the world.

    COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

    Regarding our commercial activities, last year the Spanish Chamber conducted nine Commercial Agendas within five different sectors including telecommunications, financial services and food and beverage suppliers. This service forms part of the Business Promotion activities carried out by the Chamber and provides a commercial representation for contracting companies, which are either Spanish businesses wishing to sell their products in the UK or British companies wishing to invest in and/or export to Spain.

    The Spanish Chamber also successfully realised two Reverse Trade Missions in the wine sector during 2017. The purpose of this activity was to increase the importation and exportation of local products. Furthermore, it enables contracting companies to showcase the design and manufacturing of their goods and services which could be traded with potential clients to support them in reaching their exportation aims. The reverse trade missions target current and near-term business opportunities, creating immediate results and export successes for Spanish businesses.

    In summary, 2017 was another successful year for the Chamber which both embraced and promoted the vital business relationships between Spain and the UK. We would like to warmly thank our members, guests and sponsors for supporting our work at the various events we held and we hope that they found them as profitable as we did.

  • CHRISTMAHOU PARTY DECEMBER 12TH

    CHRISTMAHOU PARTY DECEMBER 12TH

    Last Tuesday 12th of December we held our fourth and final Mahou Informal Party of 2017 in collaboration with Mahou San Miguel and Ibérica Restaurants, Patrons of the Chamber, at their restaurant in Victoria.

    Even though it was a particularly cold evening in the city, guests continued to arrive at the restaurant, giving place to a warm and cosy atmosphere. Over relaxed conversation, everyone had the chance to enjoy a cold and frothy Mahou beer. A wide range of Spanish delicatessen products and tapas were also served during the event, including a selection of cold cuts, cheeses and olives. Ibérica is highly regarded for its carefully selected menu including traditional, elaborated Spanish dishes and fine wines.

    Mahou beer is one of Spain’s most  prominent beer brands and has been a vital part of Madrid’s gastronomy culture for over 125 years. Due to its freshness, authenticity and high quality, it is widely known as being one of the finest tapas accompaniments around.

    We would like to thank everyone who attended this event and helped make it such a wonderful evening, with a special mention for the sponsor of the event Mahou – San Miguel for making it all possible.

    Click here to view the pictures of the event. To find out further information about the Chamber’s events and for a full agenda of its upcoming activities, have a look at the Upcoming Events section of our website and keep an eye out for our bi-monthly bi-weekly newsletter and active Twitter feed.

  • VIII Gala Dinner

    On the evening of Wednesday 6th December 2017, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain held its VIII Annual Gala Dinner at Christ Church Spitalfields in central London. The iconic venue provided the perfect setting for the Chamber’s final corporate event of 2017 and to celebrate the end of another busy year full of successful events held for its members.

    The black tie event, to which almost 250 guests were in attendance, was presided by the Ambassador of Spain Carlos Bastarreche Sagües and welcomed António Horta Osório, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group, as its esteemed Guest of Honour.

     

    The highly anticipated event began with guests being welcomed in from the cold with a glass of Anna Blanc de Blancs cava, kindly provided by our Patron Codorníu Raventós, before having the chance to network with other guests. During this time there was also delicious Iberian ham being carved for the guests to enjoy which was courtesy of our member Brindisa and COVAP.

    Following the drinks reception, guests took their seats at each of the round tables and became acquainted with those sitting with them, if they were not already. The Ambassador then led a toast to the King of Spain and the Queen of England each in turn, whilst both of the respective national anthems were played.

    Guests then went on to enjoy a delicious three course feast, accompanied by red and white wines provided by Codorníu Raventós which perfectly complemented the meal.

    After the dessert was cleared, the speeches began. The Ambassador of Spain spoke first, detailing the important commercial relationship between Spain and the UK and how the two countries should aim to continue to strengthen their links. The Guest of Honour António Horta Osório spoke next, recounting key aspects of his career path to date as well as crediting the important work of Spanish companies in the UK this year; followed by Eduardo Barrachina, Treasurer of the Chamber and acting on behalf of the President.

    After the three speeches drew to a close, guests were able to chat with each other some more; meeting new connections and exchanging their impressions of the evening. The event came to an end late in the evening, with a pleasant and memorable evening appearing to have been had by all.

     

    We would like to warmly thank our members and their guests for joining us on this special occasion marking the end of another year of successful Chamber activities. We would moreover like to express our gratitude to our generous sponsors Codorníu Raventós and Brindisa for their contribution with the wines, cava and ham which were served throughout the event.

    Please click here to access the complete gallery of pictures of the VIII Gala Dinner. You can also access a short video summary of the event by clicking here.

     

    For further information about the Chamber’s events in 2018, do not hesitate to visit the Upcoming Events section of our website www.spanishchamber.co.uk or subscribe to our biweekly newsletter.

  • ELEVATOR PITCH XXXII EDITION

    ELEVATOR PITCH XXXII EDITION

    On the morning of Thursday 30th November we hosted our most recent Elevator Pitch networking event, held in the stylish London office (based in Hammersmith) of Trison World, new patron of the Chamber. The event was chaired by Igor Urra, the Spanish Chamber’s Secretary General, who once all participants had taken their seats proceeded to explain the how event would work. The general format of the event is as follows:

    • One representative from each company is allowed to participate, with a maximum of 16 companies being able to take part. In addition, no more than two companies from the same sector can register for the event.
    • With something of a round table format, each participant begins by presenting their company and what they do to fellow guests, being given a maximum of two minutes to speak. Following this, each participant answers any questions other participants may have about their companies, before participants have a further chance to network more informally and without the previous time constraints over a late breakfast.

    This occasion saw 11 participants from a variety of sectors taking part: Buckles Solicitors (legal services),  Elastacloud (communications and IT networks), Global FDI (business consultancy services),  Trison World (audio visual integration), Melia White House Hotel (hotels and accommodation), Mishcon de Reya (legal services), Spanish Olive Oil School (education, training and learning), Sunfloret Translations (translation services), Synergym (leisure and sport management) and Your Architect London (architecture, interior design and engineering). Given that there were only 11 participants, the event was highly interactive with guests being able to learn a great deal about the other companies and explore potential routes for collaboration.

    We would very much like to thank all attendees who took part in this edition of the Elevator Pitch for having joined us, in particular a special thank you to Trison for hosting the session so successfully! Guests were even treated to a surprise following the main event, which saw them each being able to invent their own individual scent, inspired by different aspects of their personalities.

    If you have not yet participated in an Elevator Pitch event and are interested in doing so, keep an eye on our newsletter (released twice a month) as well as the UPCOMING EVENTS section of our website for information about the next one which will be held early in 2018.

  • COMING SOON: VIII ANNUAL GALA DINNER

    COMING SOON: VIII ANNUAL GALA DINNER

    We are excited to announce that our VIII Annual Gala Dinner will be held on Wednesday 6th December 2017 at the beautiful Christ Church Spitalfields, located in the heart of the City of London and a stone’s throw from Liverpool Street station.

    This corporate event is one of the most important activities that the Spanish Chamber organises each year and it is attended by leading representatives from a wide range of both British and Spanish companies. As tradition dictates, the event will be presided by H.E. the Ambassador of Spain, Mr. Carlos Bastarreche Sagües.

    On this special occasion we are also very pleased to announce that Mr. António Horta-Osório, Chief Executive Officer of Lloyds Banking Group will be attending as our Guest of Honour, and we would like to take this opportunity to introduce him.

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    Mr. Horta-Osório started his career at Citibank Portugal where he was Head of Capital Markets. He then worked for Goldman Sachs in New York and London, before joining Grupo Santander as Chief Executive of Banco Santander de Negócios Portugal in 1993. He was additionally Chairman of Santander Totta until 2011, where he was CEO from 2000 -2006, while having been CEO of Banco Santander Brazil prior to that.

    António joined the board of Lloyds Banking Group in January 2011 as an Executive Director and became Group Chief Executive on 1st March 2011. Previously a non-executive Director to the Court of the Bank of England, António is currently a non‐executive Director of Exor N.V., (an investment company controlled by Italy’s Agnelli family), Sociedade Francisco Manuel dos Santos B.V. (controlling shareholder of Jerónimo Martins, Portugal and Poland’s largest food distribution company) and Fundação Champalimaud (private bio medical research foundation) in Portugal.

    In 2014 the Government of Portugal awarded António with the Order of Merit Grã‐Cruz, which is the highest Order of Civil Merit. He serves on the CBI President’s Committee and became Chairman of the Wallace Collection in 2015, a Prime Ministerial appointment. The Wallace Collection is one of Europe’s most prestigious art collections.

    With such a remarkable Guest of Honour, we are certain that attendees will be delighted to hear Mr. António Horta-Osório insight during his highly anticipated speech, as well as to have the opportunity to meet with him during the evening. Moreover, the Dinner will be held at one of London’s most impressive venues: in the Nave of Christ Church Spitalfields. This stunning, oak-panelled space is certainly an architectural masterpiece that has been restored to enhance its authentic Baroque features, namely architect Nicholas Hawksmoor’s bold symmetrical design which enhances the striking ceiling of intricate flower designs from which elegant chandeliers are hung. The grandiose Church is situated close to the famous Spitalifelds Market, Brick Lane and Columbia Road Flower Market and is very easily accessible by road, rail and tube.

    Please remember that places for this event are limited, so do not forget to book in advance to avoid disappointment. For further information on this event and how to book a place, please see the Events section of the Chamber’s website.

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  • “Brexit: Immigration, Employment and Tax” seminar with Buckles Solicitors LLP

    “Brexit: Immigration, Employment and Tax” seminar with Buckles Solicitors LLP

    On the morning of Tuesday 10th October 2017 we were pleased to hold the breakfast seminar “Brexit: Immigration, Employment in Tax” organised in collaboration with Buckles Solicitors LLP, Benefactor of the Chamber. The event was held, very fittingly, on their premises close to Chancery Lane; in the heart of the City.

    Guests from several of our member companies attended the seminar, interestingly from a variety of sectors. Following an opportunity for attendees to meet each other over coffee, Alejandro Verdú de Haro, Head of International at Buckles Solicitors, welcomed everybody on behalf of his firm and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain.

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    Giles Betts, Partner and Head of Employment at Buckles then began the seminar by speaking about the effect that Brexit has had so far on employment in the UK and how it potentially would affect it in the future. In particular, he spoke of the sectors which employ the most individuals from other EU countries (such as hospitality, construction, and healthcare) and how this varies around the UK. Next, Ben Sheldrick, Senior Partner (UK/US) at Magrath Sheldrick Solicitors LLP spoke about how Brexit was affecting the field of immigration law. He mentioned how in the 21st century the UK has seen a substantial spike in immigration from across Europe, but how since last year’s referendum this has been stagnated. He also provided insight on the government’s three phase approach to the introduction of a new immigration system for EU nationals, as well as its proposals for EU citizens arriving in the UK after the yet-specified date and during the Implementation Period.  After Mr Sheldrick’s presentation, Alejandro Verdú de Haro took over to speak about tax. His topics covered the impacts Brexit could have on customs & excise duties, value added tax and on direct taxes in Spain as well as in the UK.

    To conclude the seminar, attendees had the opportunity to bring up further points of discussion and ask any questions they had for all three of the speakers, following by a further opportunity to discuss such matters as well as to network over coffee.

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    We would like to warmly thank our Benefactor Buckles Solicitors LLP for hosting the event and for providing such interesting insight, as well as Magrath Sheldrick LLP for their participation in the talk. We would also like to thank all guests who joined us for the seminar and hope that they found it as worthwhile as we did.

    If you would like to find out about other activities organised by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, we encourage you to keep an eye on the UPCOMING EVENTS section on our website. In addition to this, you can also subscribe to our biweekly newsletter in order to receive updates and information about the events we hold.

  • INTERNATIONAL TASTING: WINE, SPIRITS AND BEER 2017

    INTERNATIONAL TASTING: WINE, SPIRITS AND BEER 2017

    On Monday 18th September 2017 we were delighted to take part in the annual International Wine, Spirits and Beer Tasting event. This event was hosted by a total of 13 London-based foreign Chambers of Commerce representing countries from around the world, with the aim of broadening attendees’ networks by exposing them to a greatly international audience.

    Almost 300 guests gathered at the beautiful Middle Temple, one of London’s four ancient Inns of Court located in the heart of the legal quarter. Minutes from The Strand and Embankment and overlooking the river Thames, it provided a perfect setting for such a spectacular event.

    On this occasion, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg, Canada, the Czech Republic, Colombia, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain and Switzerland were the countries whose various wines, beers and spirits were represented.

    With such international mixture the event didn’t fail to impress. Guests had a unique opportunity to broaden their international business networks with peers from other Chambers of Commerce. They were additionally able to exchange opinions about the various beverages and make recommendations to each other in the relaxed environment, resulting in a positive and lively atmosphere.

    The International Wine, Spirits and Beer Tasting would not be possible without the invaluable collaboration of the sponsors. On this occasion, our member Wines from Rioja was the sponsor of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce with two of their representatives operating the Spanish stand. They provided a generous selection of 8 different wines, with vintages varying from 2009-2016 and grape varietals including 100% Viura, 100% Tempranillo and 100% Garnacha.

    However, Spanish Rioja wine was only one of the many options our guests could taste. Many enjoyed sampling the Japanese sake, the rich Czech beer, without forgetting the sweet Canadian ice wine that once again impressed the most demanding connoisseurs. What everyone agreed on was the excellent selection each country offered, enabling many guests to discover new and unexpected flavours.

    We would like to thank our member Wines from Rioja for their kind support by providing a generous selection of their delicious wines. Likewise, we would like to thank as well to all the attendees who joined us and, especially, to our colleagues at the Foreign Chambers of Commerce and trade institutions for their work and collaboration to bring this event to life and make it a success yet again.

    We look forward to seeing you at next year’s International Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting. If you were unable to attend on this occasion or would like to reminisce about it, please click here to access the complete gallery of pictures for this event.

    If you wish to know what we are up to next, take a look at the Upcoming Events section on our website or subscribe to our electronic newsletter for biweekly updates.

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