Lisbon proving to be a popular choice for IGCE 2008

(PRESS RELEASE) -- It was announced today that the response from attendees registering for the International Gaming Conference & Expo (IGCE) in Lisbon, Portugal, April 22-24 of 2008 has been, according to a spokesperson for the Conference, 'over the top.'

"IGCE is the conference division of The Sports Network, the premiere real-time sports wire service in the United States," stated Amanda Manero, Conference Coordinator for IGCE, "and their reputation for providing first class service and accommodation to their client base has extended itself with regard to the upcoming conference. That is why we chose the Corinthia Lisboa, a five star venue with which many of our attendees are already familiar and other are lauding as a 'fantastic destination' for the conference.

"Corinthia Lisboa Hotel forms part of Corinthia's Premier Collection - an exclusive selection of award-winning hotels that are market leaders in their respective destinations. The Corinthia Lisboa is a modern stylish hotel, close to Lisbon's most important attractions. And it takes no more than a few minutes to get the historical centre, the main shopping areas and the city's nightlife. Lisbon International Airport is only 7 km away. Totally refurbished, the 518 rooms are divided into Standard, Executive and Suites, sharing a blend of comfort and style."

Some of the nearby sites and attractions that attendees will be able to enjoy pre and post conference are the Bull Fight Arena, Library National Museum, City Museum, The Estrela Basilica, Saint George's Castle, National Pantheon, Colombo Shopping Center, Oceanarium, Lisbon Casino, Monument of the Discoveries, National Carriage Museum. Jeronimos Monastery and the Tower of Belem

On the top floor of the hotel, with Lisbon as a backdrop and a magnificent view of the 18th Century Aqueduct and Monsanto Nature Park,

"Attending an informative and well organized conference with top level speakers is always the obvious priority but," concluded Ms Manero, "doing so in a city as impressive and elegant as Lisbon, with its Old World charm, can only be capped off by convening at a venue like the Corinthia Lisboa Hotel. Our response to date has confirmed that, from those who have already traveled to Lisbon and particularly so for the many first time visitors."

IGCE has also announced that registration will be accompanied by reservations for specific luncheon seating with designated speakers on a first come, first serve basis and that attendees cannot sit with the same speaker on both days of the conference so that all have an opportunity to network and interact with the faculty members.