Spain
Why Spain?
There are numerous reasons why Spain is Europe`s number one travel destination:
- The climate and the guarantee of sun, rank high on the list.
- The geographical situation of the peninsula, about 75% of its borders are coastal line with wonderful sandy beaches.
- The regional variety with the green Celtic north of Galicia, Asturias and the Basque country, the Arabic roots of sunny Andalucía
- The cosmopolitan cities with its cultural treasures of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia
- The Pyrenees with mountains up to 3,500m high
- The beautiful Balearics and the Canary Islands with their breathtaking beauty.
- There has yet to be found another country accessible by more direct flights, with more 18-hole golf courses set in amazing scenery or more Michelin-star chefs than Spain.
- Constantly updated infrastructure, majestic culture, rich gastronomy, security and renowned hospitality…all this combines to make Spain an incomparable destination for your company event or incentive.
Ovation Spain DMC draws on the experience of an expert local management team in operating high-touch incentive and corporate meeting programs for national and international customers, whereby we operate all over Spain, including all islands.
Our first Ovation Spain DMC office was established in 2007 in Barcelona and forms part of Ovation Global DMC. Today, we operate from two strategically located offices in Barcelona and Madrid, ensuring comprehensive coverage and expertise across the country. Ovation Spain DMC is a specialist service organization offering unique local knowledge, expertise, resources, and, above all, contacts all over Spain. We are specialists in the depth of destination knowledge but also in the strategic understanding of the meetings, incentives, conferences, and events industry.
I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to you and all the Ovation Team for putting together an amazing trip. Everyone who attended the trip really enjoyed themselves and we’ve had great feedback. Thanks to your amazing organisational skills both Natasha and I were able to enjoy the trip rather than worry about what we were doing and what was happening next. Madrid is an amazing city and I can’t wait to visit again – although next time I won’t be bringing 30 work colleagues with me!
Horizon was a great experience and from what I heard so far, the participants really enjoyed it, too. A very big THANK YOU to Annabelle and you, both of you were amazing and ensured a smooth running in all situations.
I want to send you and your team my big big THANK YOU for supporting us so well with this huge event. This event was a great success and the perfect handling of the ground services was one important criteria why participants were really happy and satisfied. I appreciate very much that you were not only taking care of transfers and restaurant reservations but were so cautious in all aspects, e.g. to organize on your own the cloakroom in the CCIB which originally has not been your assigned task………..this showed me your identification with the meeting and with your job – I am really impressed by your dedication and your service and customer orientation.
As always your support during the Breathing COPD Edition was amazing.
Just a quick note to say thank you so much for your hard work on behalf of the ancillary team this week. I know it isn’t finished yet and we still have tomorrow to go but so far it has been great. The feedback we have had so far from everyone has been amazing and everyone has complimented the venues and services so thank you. I also wanted to make sure that you knew how pleased we have been this year with your temp staff. Ester is amazing and the 4 we had in CC4 and CC5 (Leticia, Anne-Laure, Borja and Maria) have been the best by far that we have ever had so thank you. It makes such a difference to have a capable, pro-active, friendly, efficient and professional team of people in our area as we host so many business meetings and they have been exceptional this year. Hope you manage to get some sleep finally and thank you again! Look forward to working with you again soon Kind regards, Alex.
Take a look at our sample programmes to find out how you can make the most of your trip to Spain.
Our Team
Elena Rubio | Head of Sales
Elena Rubio leads the Sales team at Ovation Spain & Portugal DMC, bringing over 15 years of extensive experience in hotels, luxury services, events, and sales & marketing. Born in the heart of Spain, with Andalusian passion in her veins, adopted by Galicia, and professionally nurtured in Barcelona, Elena embodies a rich blend of cultural influences. She is a dedicated, results-oriented, and client-focused professional who tirelessly fights for her clients' happiness and successes. Elena's unwavering commitment, innovative mindset, and exceptional leadership skills make her an invaluable asset to the Ovation team.
Diana Wolf, DMCP | Project Director – Client Solutions
Active in the events industry since 2008, Diana Wolf blends strategic vision with operational expertise to lead innovative event solutions across Spain and Portugal for Ovation DMC. She specializes in designing experiences that are both creatively inspiring and flawlessly executed. Known for her leadership, collaborative mindset, and tech-forward approach, Diana is dedicated to delivering tailored, high-impact solutions that create lasting value for clients.
Giulia Bertone, CMP I Project Director – DMC
With over 15 years of experience in the incoming business, Giulia is leading a team of experts that specialize in big complex logistics and high-end incentives from all over the world. With her local knowledge and her international attitude, she assures that any project in her hands exceeds your expectations.
Rudolf Rannegger, CMP | Deputy General Manager
As Deputy Managing Director for Ovation in Spain, Portugal, and Austria, and concurrently serving as Managing Director for Ovation Global DMC, Rudolf Rannegger leverages nearly 20 years in Spain for profound destination insight. From his Madrid base, he drives Sales & Marketing, Strategic Planning, and Creative solutions. Rudolf's dual leadership guarantees Ovation clients receive innovative, top-tier service, solidifying our position as a premier DMC partner in Spain and across the globe.
Sandrine Castres | Managing Director
Leading Ovation Spain DMC, Sandrine Castres brings an impressive 25+ years of strategic experience in the meetings and events industry. As Managing Director, she shapes the vision and drives the operational excellence of our South Europe offices, with a significant focus on key markets including Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Her leadership ensures that every corporate meeting, incentive program, and conference we manage benefits from insightful strategy and meticulous execution. Originally from France and now based in our Barcelona office, Sandrine offers a vital European perspective, making Ovation the go-to DMC in Spain for clients seeking sophisticated and successful events.
Sustainability and ISO Standards
At Ovation Spain DMC, sustainability is integral to our operations. We actively work to minimize our environmental impact while promoting ethical practices and community engagement. Learn more about our commitment through our SUSTAINABILITY POLICY_OVATION SPAIN, which outlines our framework, goals, and measures for sustainable impact.
Additionally, our adherence to the ISO 20121: Event Sustainability Management System highlights our dedication to responsible event management. Discover the specific benefits and strategies implemented to meet these standards in our Sustainability Strategy.
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